Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2019

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

Cleaner

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2020

AKASOL will supply battery systems for more than 40 Coradia iLint hydrogen trains ( earlier post ), which have been ordered from Alstom by the Lower Saxony Transit Authority and the Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association. Based in Darmstadt, AKASOL has been engaged in the development of train batteries for more than ten years.

Hydrogen

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

Renault and the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, le Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives) have signed a cooperative research and development agreement that encompasses work on electric vehicles, new energies, and cleaner combustion engines. Bernard Bigot, Chairman of the CEA.

Cleaner

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AUGUST 29, 2022

An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. kg helmet ensures exposure reduction by more than 80% as measured using a controlled environment. kg helmet ensures exposure reduction by more than 80% as measured using a controlled environment.

Motorcycles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Use of electric vehicles would achieve greater reductions in GHG emissions, corresponding to the rate that the electric grid becomes cleaner, through greater reliance on renewables and low- and non-emitting generation. This research points to the importance of two fundamental and parallel trends in energy and the environment.

EPRI

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2023

The concept machine is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, matched to the duty cycle of the excavator, which fit neatly into the existing engine bay. The zero-emissions concept machine, named EL41H4, is on display at the Gradall Booth, W41500.

Volvo

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2020

This is part of its Destination Zero mission and a commitment to reducing emissions and making environments cleaner through relentless innovation. The Wolverhampton site is complemented by a growing electrification ecosystem in the Midlands, with the Battery Assembly Center at nearby Hams Hall assembling PHEV and BEV batteries.

Land Rover

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2019

ABB will supply a comprehensive integrated power and propulsion solution for the new-build vessels, including lithium-ion battery packs and an onshore charging system, enabling sustainable operation with maximum reliability. The color scheme is environmentally-friendly green combined with the blue of the water. — Gil C.

Powered

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

The BYD second-generation 8Y battery electric yard tractor will make its world premiere at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach next week, showcasing a design that combines performance, reliability, improved driver comfort and operability, along with zero tailpipe emissions and quiet operation.

BYD

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. The lithium-sulphur battery for the F 125! With radio-based networking with the environment (Car-to-X communication), the F 125!

Mercedes

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Battery producers will face tougher environmental and due diligence standards if they want to sell in the European market. The impact of electric vehicle batteries on the environment and communities is set to significantly improve under a new law agreed by EU lawmakers on Friday.

Cleaner

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. —François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

North America

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2020

UC Berkeley School of Law’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) and the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) are conducting a stakeholder-led research initiative focused on identifying strategies to improve sustainability and governance across the EV battery supply chain.

Supplies

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Electric cars have no tailpipe emissions, but their overall impact on the environment includes the electricity generated to recharge their batteries. The carbon emissions associated with that power vary greatly, depending on the local utility that provides it.

Cleaner

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

BYD 12m battery-electric bus. The far northern region of Sweden provides the ideal opportunity for BYD to demonstrate the capability of pure electric technology in extremely cold environments, having already seen successful operation in regions throughout Scandinavia. —Jens Råsten, Fleet manager, Nobina Group.

BYD

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2021

million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of the zero-emissions Class 8 trucks and will expand the project to include five more hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks, two battery-electric yard tractors, and two battery-electric forklifts.

Los Angeles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

While CO 2 emission rules will drive the deployment of zero-emission vehicles, it is important to ensure that all vehicles on European roads are much cleaner, the EC said. Battery electric vehicles also still cause pollution from brakes and microplastics from tires.

Standards

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

The trailer’s electrification platform and equipment set—inclusive of an e-axle, battery pack, and smart kingpin—provides power to auxiliary devices, enables zero-emission precooling with TRUs, provides the ability to move trailers with reduced emissions, and increases the overall uptime of tractors.

California

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor Group toward realizing a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles. Additionally, the Kona’s Electric battery is covered by Hyundai’s industry leading Lifetime Battery Warranty. Battery pack energy density is 141.3 kVA per liter.

2019

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The absence of motor noise and exhaust emissions contributes to better working conditions for the drivers and a quieter, cleaner urban environment. The drivers who will operate the electric trucks have had the opportunity to test-drive them prior to delivery, as part of the operator training.

Volvo

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A123 Systems will supply the advanced nanophosphate lithium-ion battery packs that will power the Spark EV. Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments. It will also retain its battery electric propulsion, connectivity and autonomous driving capabilities.

Chevrolet

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

G&W), the largest owner of short line and regional freight railroads, to pursue zero-emission battery and hydrogen freight strategies, as well as increase rail utilization across North America. The gathering also featured the inaugural display of Wabtec’s FLXdrive, the world’s first heavy-haul battery-electric locomotive.

Wyoming

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2012

In addition, given the substantial mitigation of adverse impact of transportation on the environment, the NCEM was of the firm belief that supporting the faster adoption of hybrid & electric vehicles and their manufacture in India will be a wise investment for future generations.

2020

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars. Should All AVs Be Battery-Powered? The solution?

Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Our new technology could help to drive down the cost of biofuels so that they eventually replace fossil fuels in transport and aviation—a much happier situation for the environment and one we are all working towards. —Professor Andrew Livingston of Imperial’s Department of Chemical Engineering.

Cheap

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

CEA : a French government-funded technological research organization the focus of which includes material, batteries, and fuel cells. IFP NEW ENERGIES : a public-sector research and training center, aimed at developing the technologies and materials of the future in fields of energy, transport and the environment.

Li-ion

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Our EV powertrain and battery solution is configured and installed to support features such as wheel-chair lifts, aftermarket HVAC systems, and third-party seating configurations. This makes it critical to know the vehicles’ locations and state of battery charge at all times. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

Florida

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2018

Ola will work with driver-partners, cities, vehicle manufacturers, and battery companies to make sustainable technologies cost-effective and viable in daily mobility. Ola is the market leader in app-based hailing, and intends to leverage its scale to bring cleaner, more comfortable, and safer products to market.

Companies

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. Creating Cleaner Non-Road Engines.

Cleaning

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2009

We are committed to a cleaner, safer environment and to reducing our carbon footprint. Its lithium-ion batteries deliver top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), a range of up to 100 miles (161 km) on a single charge and can be recharged from flat to full in 6-8 hours. The electric vans are simply another step towards this goal.

London

EV Box

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Make no mistake, electric vehicles and their batteries are a crucial step towards a more sustainable future in transportation, as they offer a cleaner and greener alternative to traditional combustion engine cars. On-road operation of EVs results in significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions, with zero tailpipe emissions.

Environment

Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 9, 2009

But gradually we would be driving battery-powered electric cars and powering more and more of our homes and factories with wind, solar, nuclear and second-generation biofuels. Tags: climate change electric cars environment green jobs plug-in cars renewable energy solar power New York Times Thomas Friedman.

Climate Change

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2019

Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. But diesel-powered buses are not safe for kids’ developing lungs, which are particularly vulnerable to harmful air pollution. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

California

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions. The purchase is part of the company’s goal of reducing emissions by 25%, said Michael Levine, CEO of Taxi Medallion Management. The taxis have a 39-foot turning radius.

Taxi

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

A new law has set high environmental standards for batteries from electric cars. But its effectiveness will be determined by rules that are still up for discussion.

Cleaner

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

However, this alone will not drive the widespread change needed to really make an impact on the environment, and this challenge cannot be put on the shoulders of motorists alone. The pandemic has seen a wave of strong activism and more conversations around sustainability, which has driven the nation to re-evaluate mobility solutions.

Vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Volkswagen of America will begin a pilot scheme to test 20 prototype E-Golf Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) over a nine-month period in select locations in the US. The Li-ion battery pack comprises 180 cells, and has an energy capacity of 26.5 The E-Golf looks just like a four-door Golf, with seating for five people. —Prof.

Diesel