Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

And Polestar reveals more about its climate-neutral car project. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar seeks help from suppliers in building a first truly climate-neutral car by 2030—no tree-planting. Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid. VW gives the ID.4 4 a range boost.

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Teslarati

MARCH 5, 2024

Tesla says an Australian automotive industry lobby group is attempting to delay climate action by making false claims about the government’s clean car policy. The FCAI has several members that have ambitious climate goals, including Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar Land Rover.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Global report ranks Toyota at the bottom of the pile on decarbonisation, while another damning report exposes the carmaker’s anti-climate lobbying efforts. The post Toyota ranks last in global green car report, accused of anti-climate lobbying appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2023

Americans don’t think climate change is an issue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Faraday Future has delivered its first production EV. And Tesla drops prices on the Model S and Model X—sort of. With a.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2021

Polestar aims for a climate-neutral car by 2030. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The GMC Hummer EV can perform as well at the charging station as it can in its WTF performance mode. And the EPA gets ready to roll back the rollback.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Electrolyzers will use wind power to produce green hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2021

emissions in its supply chain: the sports car manufacturer is calling for its around 1,300 series suppliers to use exclusively renewable energy in the manufacture of Porsche components as of July 2021. Suppliers who are unwilling to switch to certified green energy will no longer be considered for contracts with Porsche in the long term.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Some of the world’s leading automotive industry suppliers, including SSAB steel, Hydro renewable energy, ZF electric powertrains, ZKW control systems and Autoliv safety equipment, are joining forces with intent to collaborate on the Polestar 0 Project, which aims to develop a truly climate-neutral car by 2030 ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In the long run, Astypalea will strive to become a model island for climate-neutral mobility. The Hellenic Republic supports this transformation within the framework of its National Energy & Climate Plan. To that end, the current transport system on the island will transition to electric vehicles and renewable power generation.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135-million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , approximately 15 percent of net anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. To meet global climate targets, we must devise ways to get people and goods from point A to point B without burning fossil fuels.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Polestar aims to build a truly climate-neutral car by 2030—in that it will not only eliminate emissions from driving but from every different aspect of production, and even sales and support.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo Cars launched the battery-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; based on the CMA vehicle platform it is the first Volvo model designed as pure electric only. Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The Premier of Québec François Legault, and the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region, Benoit Charette, unveiled the 2030 Green Economy Plan (PEV 2030) and its first 2021-2026 implementation plan, with an envelope of $6.7 billion over five years. A target of 1.5

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

German Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek recently unveiled an example of a “hyper hybrid” vehicle powered by synthetic methanol, which is based on “green hydrogen” technologies. But while the idea to produce a climate-friendly car is admirable, the vehicle Germany used for the project was quite questionable.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2020

The Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Chengdu, the company’s largest in China, is now powered by 100% renewable electricity, taking the company’s global renewable electricity mix in its manufacturing network to 80%. By 2040, Volvo Cars aims to be a climate-neutral company. Hydropower station dam in Chengdu.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2020

A new study led by researchers from Northwestern University projects that if electric vehicles replaced 25% of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution. Results show that in more aggressive scenarios—i.e.,

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Developing technology to address the causes of climate change, mitigate its impact, and adapt to the crisis is one of IEEE’s top priorities. To assist with that effort, the IEEE Young Professionals group this year launched its Climate and Sustainability Task Force. Partnering with IRENA, the U.N.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2021

A climate-neutral alternative to petroleum-based fuels, they also offer the potential for significantly reduced overall emissions, allowing Tenneco’s Clean Air experts to better manage any remaining pollutants through the aftertreatment process. We are excited to be an active part in the development of this type of technology.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2020

The gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is one of the most prominent technologies car manufacturers adopted to achieve the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emission goals established in 2012 by the US Environmental Protection Agency. A strong absorber of solar radiation, black carbon exhibits significant climate warming properties.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An Australian battery materials company will work with Swedish car brand Polestar to create the world's first climate neutral car by the end of the decade. The post Australian firm joins Polestar quest to build ultimate green machine appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Höegh Autoliners has committed to running at least 5% of its deep-sea operations on either green ammonia or green methanol by 2030. Höegh Autoliners says that it already operates and owns some of the world’s most efficient Pure Car, Truck Carriers (PCTC). The six Horizon class vessels are 40% more efficient than a standard PCTC.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

California Climate Investments —a program designed to put billions of dollars to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—is funded with proceeds from the State’s Cap-and-Trade GHG emissions reduction program and is administered by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Approximately $4.5 Background.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2021

Polestar has set the goal of producing the first climate-neutral car by 2030, eliminating emissions not only from driving, but from every aspect of production and sales.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Supported projects range from incentives for cleaner trucks and buses, and mobility options such as bike- and car-sharing, to consumer rebates for clean cars. The bulk of these funds have come from California Climate Investments. The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

For several months now, 20 teams of Australian high-school students have been designing fuel-cell cars to compete in the country’s inaugural Hydrogen Grand Prix. Welcome to Australia, where a green-hydrogen boom is in full swing. The government elected last year passed the country’s first climate-action law in more than a decade.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A new report underscores that Ford and GM knew about climate change a half-century ago. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown goes public. And we drive Toyota’s hybrid minivan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In Stockholm, Volvo Cars unveiled its new fully electric flagship SUV, the 7-seat EX90. Starting with the Volvo EX90, Volvo Cars will reveal one new fully electric car each year. By 2030, the company aims to sell only fully electric cars. By then, the company aims for those two production facilities to be climate-neutral.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Volvo Cars introduced the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric car and the first model to appear in its brand new Recharge car line concept. From early 2020 customers entering the Volvo Cars website will first be asked whether they want a Volvo Recharge car or not. Climate plan.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2022

Volvo Cars will build a third manufacturing plant in Europe, positioning the company well to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars and capture future growth potential. Volvo Cars has an ambition to move towards annual sales of 1.2 Together, these facilities can produce 600,000 cars per year.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2017

Today, we've got an intriguing analysis of which makers would win big from rolling back fuel-economy rules, news on the future Tesla Model 3 "P" performance version of the electric car, a grim climate-change update, and great deals on green cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Following our U.S.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered its starkest warning ever. At the same time, it noted, there is still a window in which humans can alter Earth's climate path. The actions we take to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases can impact the future climate, the report emphasizes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The European Parliament approved the new CO 2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package. Intermediate emissions reduction targets for 2030 are set at 55% for cars and 50% for vans.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 20, 2022

Finding a Loan as Eco-friendly as Your Car. Buying or leasing a new car is always an expensive proposition. However, drivers who choose an electric vehicle or other eco-friendly model that offers lower emissions may be able to save some money with a green auto loan. What are green auto loans? What Is a Green Auto Loan?

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

A recent UN report paints a stark picture of the global climate crisis, attributing much of the crisis to fossil fuel pollution. Embracing the urgent call to combat climate change, India has set an ambitious timeline for Net Zero transition. India’s economy, boasting a 7.3% lakh crore from its crude oil import bills.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

President Biden aims to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles as part of an ambitious climate plan, but that alone won't meet emissions-reduction goals, according to a new Bloomberg report. In order to meet climate goals, the U.S. In addition to putting more EVs on the road, people also need to drive less, experts say.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

At the same time, we are burning thousands of tonnes of sunflower and rapeseed oil in our cars every day. In recent years, Europe put 58% of all rapeseed and 9% of all sunflower oil consumed in the region into its cars and trucks. European governments have used ‘green’ fuel laws to artificially push up demand for crop biofuels.

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