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JANUARY 20, 2017

Ford is launching a multi-million pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. Development of the 20 Transit Custom PHEV fleet trial vehicles has been supported by a £4.7-million Commercial vehicles in London make 280,000 journeys on a typical weekday, travelling a total distance of 8 million miles (13 million km).

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to the UN IMO to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D program to help eliminate CO 2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about US$5 billion over a 10-year period.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. 15–45%·year −1 ). No data was available to compare trends in ΔPM 2.5 Roadside PM 2.5

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APRIL 20, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a £67-million (US$100-million), four-year international tender for up to 1,300 electric or ultra-low carbon vehicles. four-wheel light-duty vehicles), with maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 75 g/km. Maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 75 g/km. European Vehicle Category M1.

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JUNE 27, 2022

The Qantas Group, which has committed to using 10% SAF in its overall fuel mix by 2030, is sourcing SAF overseas, including 15% of its fuel use out of London currently and 20 million liters each year for flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Australia from 2025.

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MAY 1, 2014

Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. Their findings indicated that emission control strategy retrofits are the least costly near-term intervention to reduce urban air pollution. Credit: ACS, Chong et al.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Replacing fossil fuels with Neste’s renewable fuels reduced global climate emissions altogether by a 8.3 The figure equals removal of 3 million passenger cars from the roads for a full year—more than the amount of cars in the city of London, UK, for example. million metric tons—8.3 million tons from 2016.

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JUNE 25, 2020

New York City Transit Authority has selected BAE Systems to supply 435 electric hybrid power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of transit buses, reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Tootbus, a prominent sightseeing bus company around Europe, has partnered with electric fleet specialist VEV to deliver more sustainable mobility across its entire operations. In 2021, Tootbus converted its fleet to HVO fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions by 90% compared to traditional combustion.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The European Union (EU) recently adopted CO 2 emissions mandates for new passenger cars, requiring steady reductions to 95 gCO 2 /km in 2021. The model also includes representation of fleet turnover, and opportunities for fuel use and emissions abatement, including representation of electric vehicles. —Paltsev et al.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is adding 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids ( earlier post ) this year to its UK rental fleet, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles. The new Yaris Hybrid will be available to book and collect from all Europcar locations, subject to availability.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van ( earlier post ) made its debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transits for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017. million (US$6.1-million)

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JULY 12, 2010

Later this week, the UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership will host the inaugural LowCVP Low Carbon Champion Awards, recognizing best recognize best practice in vehicle manufacturers, fuel suppliers, fleet operators and developers of products and services that reduce greenhouse gases from the road transport sector.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

According to the London Mayor’s office, 23% of pedestrian and 58% of cyclist deaths in London involved a Heavy Goods Vehicle, despite HGVs making up only 4% of road miles in London. To maximize payload, the new cab will be a composite-clad spaceframe structure, the composite panels using natural rather than carbon fibres.

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JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) will invest a total of US$45.5 —Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Group. Earlier post.).

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MAY 20, 2022

London, UK. It finds that to achieve the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario, the world would need an 18-fold increase in existing renewable production capacity. Estimates show a production potential of more than 10,000 TWh for (net) zero carbon fuels in coastal regions worldwide. Vancouver, Canada. 17th May 2022.

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MARCH 28, 2022

FlyZero is the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) project aiming to realize zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by 2030. Funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the project FlyZero began in early 2021 as an intensive research project investigating zero-carbon emission commercial flight.

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APRIL 13, 2018

ICCT’s marine program director, Dan Rutherford, and senior marine researcher Bryan Comer participated in the talks over the past two weeks in London during the 72 nd session of the MEPC (MEPC 72). of the world’s remaining carbon budget under the Paris Agreement, up from 2.3%

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JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The addition of the 92 trucks increases the FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles by more than 50%, from 172 to 264. Tags: Conversions Fleets Hybrids. FedEx Corp. over the past six months.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

ADL will focus initially on the introduction of the low emission technology to bus fleets in London and Oxford but anticipates rapid deployment across the UK in the next few years. It will also be working closely with GKN to develop the technology for international markets.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

British Airways has entered a partnership with Velocys to design a series of waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel to power its fleet. This will contribute to the airline’s commitment to reduce net emissions by 50% by 2050. It would be the first plant of this scale.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

million) to six projects to further develop the UK’s low carbon vehicle capability. The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment. VIPER will show how a reduction in CO 2 emissions of 4.5%

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

This is the first tailored urban delivery solution to address growing traffic congestion in Seattle’s downtown corridor, and is part of UPS’ Cycle Logistics Solutions that help reduce carbon emissions, noise, and traffic. The cargo eBike is part of a broader UPS strategy to continue to electrify its delivery fleet.

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JUNE 24, 2009

Eight new low carbon vehicle projects will receive a share of £25 million (US$41 million) of funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator to run ‘real-life’ trials. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. The winning consortia.

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MARCH 25, 2021

The positive impact on our environment is one of the biggest and best, especially if you have a business that runs a fleet of vehicles. Here we look at how and why EVs can play a major role in your company fleet. Right across the world, we’ve finally realised that carbon emissions are harming our planet. In short, yes.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

million) demonstration program to encourage road haulage operators in the UK to buy and use lower carbon commercial vehicles. More than 300 low-carbon commercial vehicles will be involved in the demonstration program. More than 300 low-carbon commercial vehicles will be involved in the demonstration program.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

The shipping industry has been trying to cut its carbon emissions for years, and with little to show for it. Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Daimler AG has received top marks for disclosure of its climate protection measures aimed at combating climate change, receiving the maximum 100 points in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) “Climate Disclosure Leadership Index” and an “A” rating in the “Climate Performance Leadership Index”.

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MARCH 25, 2018

Electric vehicles are not only zero-emission and quieter and more pleasant to drive, they also clearly lower emissions of the carbon dioxide linked to climate change under most circumstances.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

British Airways, in partnership with the Solena Group , will establish Europe’s first plant for sustainable jet-fuel and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014. A carbon-based catalyst is used to enhance gasification in the bed above the torches.

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MARCH 16, 2023

India E-Mobility Show 2023 is part of global mobility and other sustainability events organized by Valiant to support zero-emission mobility and a carbon-neutral future. On 23-24 March 2023, the India E-Mobility Show will take place The countdown to the highly anticipated Indian E-Mobility Show has begun. Visit [link] to register now.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Clean cooling technologies, which can support environmentally sustainable cold chains, include Dearman’s zero-emission transport refrigeration system ( earlier post ); solar-driven cooling for pack-houses; and even small transportable ammonia-water absorption refrigeration which can be used to transport medicine. It also accounts for 3.3

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JANUARY 12, 2017

The bid evaluation committee chose BYD amongst a pool of 5 bidders for its successful 12-meter electric bus, which is already used in cities such as London, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, etc. This plant would bring foreign investment to Argentina, and will have a significant impact in the creation of new jobs.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The company has also developed a retrofit stop/start engine system, which can further reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 5-10%. Ashwoods is the sole supplier of hybrid vans into the Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP). The Ashwoods motor generator unit. Click to enlarge. Stop/start.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Description of project: This project will demonstrate the world’s first use of ammonia as a low-carbon hydrogen carrier to power continuously running, distributed fuel cell power generation products in a major field trial. Fuel Cell London Taxi Demonstrator Programme. 2,354,924/ £753,953. Earlier post.). 1,942,168/ £658,359.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

Fleet insights, US. The data is gathered by devices plugged into the HP fleet vehicles. Data Driven Insurance, London. City Driving On-Demand, London. A fleet of Ford Focus Electric vehicles and Ford Fiestas with EcoBoost powertrains is located across London. Dynamic Social Shuttle, New York and London.

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