Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2012

In a pilot program, Waste Management, Inc. is introducing Rotopress waste collection trailers for the first time in North America. The entire waste load is continuously mixed and compacted during and following collection. This makes the drive smoother and reduces wear on tires.

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North America Waste America Gas 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The plant will feature SGH2’s gasification technology, which uses biogenic waste, biomass and recycled water to produce carbon negative hydrogen. The facility will process 42,000 tons of recycled waste annually, employ 35 full-time employees once operational and provide over 600 jobs during construction.

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Hydrogen Green Transportation Waste 307

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2023

The feedstocks can include a blend of waste wood from managed forests, construction waste, paper, cardboard, and other common household and commercial waste. By-products of fuel production are carbon-rich solids that sequester carbon when used as soil amendments.

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Diesel Fuel Energy Waste 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

Historically, clean-burning fuels, and those that are easy to make from waste CO 2 streams or syngas, have failed to ignite using MCCI. Ethanol’s shorter hydrocarbon chains (two-carbon atoms vs diesel’s twelve- carbon atoms) reduce or eliminate soot formation under typical engine conditions.

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Emissions Engine Diesel Miles 370

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions.

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Renewable Diesel Fleet California 278

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2013

The plants being contemplated are expected to have an attractive environmental footprint as they would process these waste streams with a low emissions profile. In addition, these plants have the potential to include nearly complete carbon capture capability.

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Waste Green Energy Coal 225

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. Let’s not forget our carbon footprint.

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Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2010

Sauter Carbon Offset Design has introduced the design of Transcendence, a 49-meter plug-in hybrid megayacht featuring Mercedes Benz / MTU Bluetec diesel electric power generation, solar cells, and a grid-chargeable Li-ion storage system to achieve a 50 to 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to other high-performance megayachts.

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Design Plug-in Carbon Li-ion 285

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Research on utilizing low-grade heat from sources such as industrial waste streams, geothermal activity, and solar heating has focused on using solid-state thermoelectrics and Stirling engines to harvest low-grade waste heat as electrical energy. Tags: Thermoelectrics Waste Heat Recovery. dela Cruz, John P. Ferraris, Anvar A.

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Waste Conversion Ferrari Carbon 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2021

degrees Celsius compared with pre-industrial levels, Renault Trucks is committed to gradually electrifying its fleet to become carbon-neutral within 30 years. Battery-electric and fuel cell electric power will be crucial to achieve this major transformation towards carbon-free transport. tractor and construction version from 2023.

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Range Market Volvo Electric 459

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Fully Electric Electric Electrical Diesel 536

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

From maintenance routines to mindful driving habits and simple modifications, we’ll explore practical advice to help you make the most out of your truck while going easier on your wallet and the planet. Keep Your Truck Well-Maintained Consistent maintenance is key to keeping all systems in top shape.

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Gas Maintenance Fuel Economy Economy 72

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The company will also be responsible for the integration at the site as well as the operation and maintenance of the electrolyzer, which will be the first step for the industrial-scale production of synthetic methanol from renewables and industrial concentrated CO 2 from the Total Raffinerie Mitteldeutschland GmbH.

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Hydrogen Renewable Carbon Industrial 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

has entered into an agreement with Rock-Tenn Company to convert mill by-product waste into fuel using JBI’s Plastic2Oil technology. To handle the plastic waste stream, RockTenn has been storing this by-product in company-owned plastic-only monofill sites for several years.

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Waste Conversion Fuel Commercial 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2019

And we take care of all the service and maintenance. Some of the Fisker Ocean’s features include (but are not limited to): Full-length solar roof: Supporting the car’s electric power source, boosting fuel efficiency and lowering carbon dioxide emissions. Driving the Fisker Ocean will be easy: through a flexible lease via a mobile app.

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Fisker All-Electric SUV Waste 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Additionally, EVs have fewer maintenance needs than traditional vehicles, adding to their financial viability.

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Supplies Maintenance Fleet Gas-Electric 71

EV Adoption

JUNE 14, 2021

While this performance feat is certainly impressive, it detracts from the primary goal of electric vehicles which is to help reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector as quickly as possible. My real point, however, of this short commentary of an article is not about safety and speed – but about reducing carbon emissions.

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Carbon Emissions Miles F-150 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

has signed a 5-year maintenance and RNG supply contract for an anticipated one million gallons of Redeem to fuel its 70 street sweepers. The City of Sacramento has signed a contract for an expected 650,000 gallons of Redeem to fuel approximately 100 solid waste vehicles. The company services over 2.5 The City has also received $1.1-million

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Renewable Gas Kansas City Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Maersk will continue to facilitate, test, and develop low-carbon solutions on our journey to become carbon neutral by 2050. This can reduce generator maintenance requirements. Maersk Cape Town includes a waste heat recovery system, which is a special feature of many Maersk container vessels.

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Batteries Battery Mariner Singapore 186

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Within this category falls transportation and efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of product manufacturing and shipping. Manufacturing In the manufacturing industry, using green transportation processes leads to less waste and greater cost savings through increased operational efficiency. A McKinsey & Company U.S.

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Transportation Green Waste Fleet 60

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2020

A newly formed joint venture, H2 Westküste GmbH, comprising EDF Deutschland, Ørsted and Raffinerie Heide, is to build a 30 megawatt electrolyzer which will produce green hydrogen from offshore wind energy and provide information on the operation, maintenance, control and grid compatibility of the equipment.

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Hydrogen Green Wind Grid 435

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Carbon cycle. The report estimates that carbon emissions equal to half the annual emissions of the global transport sector are being captured and stored by marine ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses. Blue carbon sink. Credit: Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mariner Carbon Emissions Climate Change 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

And just as Ghent became the first carbon-neutral facility in the automotive sector, Braås too becomes the first in its respective industry. One initiative will involve recycling waste heat from the treatment ovens and burners and using it to heat the buildings.

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Volvo Renewable Energy Power 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

announced new and extended contracts for more than 20 million gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) to accommodate the continued demand across key business segments for the ultra-low carbon fuel produced from organic waste. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Renewable 316

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2014

The TorqStor is an advanced flywheel energy storage system, storing energy that would otherwise be wasted through parasitic losses or braking, and returning that energy to the drivetrain when needed, providing improved fuel economy. Ricardo’s TorqStor. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Congress Energy 2014 225

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

It adds up, leaving a hefty carbon footprint. It All Starts with Regular Maintenance and Tuning Taking care of your car is like taking care of yourself—it needs regular TLC to stay healthy and perform at its best. So, at first glance, you might be thinking, “How is maintenance going to make a car more eco-friendly?”

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Green Cars Maintenance Fuel 57

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

A new report prepared by the World Bank at the request of the G8 identifies ways that the World Bank can do more through its projects to reduce the emission of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs): black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone, and fluorinated gases known as HFCs. Over the six-year period of the review (FY2007-2012), 7.7

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Pollution Climate Transportation Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Clean Energy’s renewable natural gas vehicle fuel is derived from biogenic methane or biogas—methane that is naturally generated by the decomposition of organic waste. According to the packages, the carbon intensity (CI) of the various types of biomethane fuel (CNG, L-CNG and LNG) ranges from a low of 13.29 gCO 2 e/MJ.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Fleet 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance.

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Green Cars Maintenance Gas-Electric 77

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

A new EV may cost more upfront, but saves in the long run Studies conclude that manufacturing a vehicle accounts for around 25 percent of its lifetime carbon footprint. In fact, according to the environmental consulting firm Ricardo, 46 percent of an EV’s total carbon footprint is generated before it even travels a mile.

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Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric Renewable 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The study also highlights key environmental impact hotspots for different road vehicle types, and illustrates the variability in impacts expected for different use cases local conditions in European countries, particularly due to differences in the carbon intensity of the national electricity generation mix.

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Sustainable Transportation Fuel Renewable Climate 221

Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 14, 2024

AI systems provide detailed insights, indicating which vehicle components require maintenance or replacement. By leveraging AI, automotive companies can streamline their supply chains, reducing waste and ensuring timely delivery of parts. For instance, Audi utilizes AI to enforce stringent quality standards among its suppliers.

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Manufacturer Vehicles Electric Electrical 59

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2016

The trucks, the first hydraulic hybrids in Peapod’s fleet of approximately 130 vehicles in the Midwest, are expected to reduce fuel consumption, reduce brake maintenance costs and cut emissions significantly in Peapod service neighborhoods.

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Fleet Hybrid Chicago Store 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2019

Columbia University will produce clean water by removing nitrogen from wastewater streams through a process that uses up to 60% less energy and up to 80% less organic carbon, compared to conventional approaches. The new approach cleanses water through a bacterial process and advanced control solutions.

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Water Energy Oklahoma Utah 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2018

Since algae constantly release oxygen during their photosynthesis that occurs simultaneously with the production of hydrogen, maintenance of anaerobic conditions in illuminated cultures has been particularly troublesome, said Senior Researcher Sergey Kosourov, a member of the research group and lead author of the paper.

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Hydrogen Green Production Finland 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The composition of the biodiesel itself uses the average shares of rapeseed oil (48%), palm oil (27%), waste oils (15%), soya oil (5%), tallow & grease (4%), etc. The carbon intensity of both biodiesel and ethanol is derived by adding ILUC values (the Globiom EC study) to the direct carbon intensity of different feedstocks.

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

Cars That Think

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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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 144