Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2023

A team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and University of Miami has analyzed the implications of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) for emissions of greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants, both in aggregate and in their distribution. Mejia-Duwan et al.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2022

Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (INO) has ordered a full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. Scooptram loader.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2023

Torqeedo GmbH announced a new battery option for its Deep Blue series of marine electric drives: Deep Blue Battery 80. The new battery leverages lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and delivers 80 kWh of energy storage, twice the capacity of the previous generation of Deep Blue batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2021

The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive is a defining moment for freight rail and will accelerate the industry toward low- to zero-emission locomotives. illion grant from the California Air Resource Board (CARB) awarded to Wabtec, BNSF and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2019

Capable of carrying approximately 30 vehicles and 200 passengers, is powered by a 4.3MWh battery system provided by Leclanché SA. We are very proud to provide specifically designed unique lithium-ion battery system to this ferry, the precursor to a new era in the commercial marine sector. —Anil Srivastava, CEO of Leclanché.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, the Canadian subsidiary of NFI Group, announced an award from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for an additional ten forty-foot, zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses. TTC New Flyer Industries XE40 Xcelsior electric demo bus.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is leading a landmark effort along with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to deploy 100 battery-electric regional haul and drayage trucks across California.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Corvus Energy will supply the battery-based ESS to Kawasaki Heavy Industries to integrate into the zero-emissions all-electric propulsion and electrical systems aboard the “e5 tanker” under construction for Asahi Tanker. The battery-powered vessel was designed by e5 Lab Inc., of Tokyo, Japan.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Electrify America has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) at more than 140 ultra-fast DC charging stations around the country, including more than 90 installations in California.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2020

The European Commission is proposing modernizing EU legislation on batteries; this would be the first initiative delivered among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. The proposal addresses the social, economic and environmental issues related to all types of batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Aqua Metals has successfully recovered high-purity nickel from lithium battery black mass using its proprietary Li AquaRefining process, utilizing electricity, and without a polluting smelter or the significant chemical waste typical in recycling. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

kWh battery packs (118 lbs each); mobile charger connects to 120V & 240V outlets (24 lbs); Bluetooth-enabled throttle; connecting power cables, throttle cable and throttle mounting bracket; and Pure Watercraft’s standard prop (16?). Specific product offerings that occur from the collaboration will be disclosed at a later date.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2021

Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global leader in construction equipment, are partnering to leverage Proterra’s battery technology for the development of Komatsu’s first battery-electric middle class hydraulic excavator.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2020

By the end of 2019, Transdev already operated more than 800 electric buses worldwide and should have a fleet (operated and on order) of 1,200 electric buses (batteries, batteries and hydrogen fuel cells) by the end of this year. The introduction of these vehicles promises to reduce pollution by 99% compared to thermal vehicles.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

There are so many challenges in the mining industry, which is known for corruption, environmental pollution and human rights violations. We can all see that there is growing demand for proof of what is in our batteries and our vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Aqua Metals has recovered high-purity lithium hydroxide (LiOH) from lithium-ion battery black mass at the company’s Li AquaRefining recycling facility located at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC). Aqua Metals in January electroplated its first critical battery metal—copper—from Li-ion black mass. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 standards to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU. However, in 2050, more than 20% of cars and vans and more than half of the heavier vehicles are expected to continue to emit pollutants from the tailpipe.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. For the next version, Shellios will tie up with top tier-2-wheeler OEMs for the commercialization of the anti-pollution helmet. Following all mandatory standards stipulated by the government, the 1.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet.

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APRIL 4, 2020

The certification covers twelve storage battery system components, including SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable battery modules, current sensors, and the battery management unit (BMU) which monitors the voltage, temperature, and current of the battery module. Storage battery system component configuration.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Proponents claim that if renewable electricity is used and CO 2 is captured from the air, then the e-gasoline and e-diesel are climate-neutral fuels that will also reduce pollution. However, said T&E, particle pollution was far from eliminated. pollution. The emissions were compared to the standard E10 EU gasoline. Full report.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The tractor configuration of the DAF CF Electric features a VDL 210 kW nominal / 240 kW (peak) motor that delivers 2,000 N·m of torque and a 350 kWh (315 kWh effective) battery pack that supports a range of up to 220 km / 137 miles and can fast charge at 250 kW. tonnes of CO 2 e per year.

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JULY 29, 2021

Creating a fuel cell engine for these trains would potentially eliminate their emissions and provide a much-needed reduction in air pollution from the railways that serve California’s warehouses and ports. Switcher locomotives are a type of engine for trains that carry goods from ports to nearby warehouses.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will evaluate whether emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. The agency plans to issue a proposal for public review and comment in 2022 and take final action in 2023. —EPA Administrator Michael S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare. Levels of airborne lead in the United States have declined 99% since 1980.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The DAF CF Electric is capable of deliveries within a radius of about 50 kilometers with zero local emissions and with minimal noise pollution. The center of this intelligent powertrain is a 210-kW electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack with a current total capacity of 170 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (Trinity Metro) has awarded New Flyer a contract for four heavy-duty, thirty-five-foot Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses. The bus showcased reduced air and noise pollution, and enhancements such as wood-like floors and USB charge ports for passengers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2023

A research team in China has developed an innovative self-powered system comprising an electrochemical Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling reactor and a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) for recycling spent LFP batteries. W for powering the electrochemical recycling system and charging batteries. doi: 10.1039/D3EE01156A

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

With its quiet operation, the LR Electric will meet the needs of customers working in an urban setting who are seeking to cut noise pollution and operate quietly at night.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The tractor’s hydrogen tank can hold 67 kg of hydrogen with the battery providing 72 kWh for a gross combined weight of 37,200 kg to deliver an average range of more than 450 miles per tank. This project is led by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), which applied for the TAG funding.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In an infrastructure-light country like India, automotive OEMs are embracing solutions such as battery swapping to further reduce the upfront cost of EVs to increase access and accelerate the nation’s clean energy transition. metric tons annually and eliminate dangerous NO x and PM tailpipe emissions that contribute to air pollution.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We are excited to see the first deployments of our battery-electric model in Virginia, and glad to have the support of our local dealer, Nacarato Truck Centers, to ensure a positive customer experience after the sale. The Volvo VNR Electric’s 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries have an operating range of up to 150 miles.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2023

Currently, Sysco operates 11 Freightliner battery electric eCascadia tractors at its Riverside facility and expects to deploy 20 total by summer 2023. To accommodate the energy demands of this growing fleet, the Riverside site will also feature 4 MWh of battery storage and will increase its solar power generation by an additional 1.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Proterra announced that Broward County Transit (BCT) has agreed to purchase 12 40-foot Proterra ZX5 battery-electric transit buses with 660 kWh of onboard energy and the DuoPower drivetrain. With Broward County’s purchase, Proterra has now sold more than 1,000 battery-electric transit buses in North America.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. This brief study analyses, for each individual state, the changes from 2008 to 2018 in the use of coal (one of the two most polluting energy sources) to generate electricity. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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