CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 19, 2024

EVs are (once again) proving to be cleaner than comparable ICE vehicles. Plus, while ICE vehicles are stuck burning the same fuel for the rest of their serviceable lives, EVs continue to get cleaner as electric grids improve.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2020

by Toby Gill, CEO, Intelligent Power Generation. With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix?

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2023

This is, at least, if the transition to electric vehicles also involved greater reliance on clean electricity from sources such as wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and nuclear. Studies have indicated that such communities tend to reside in closer proximity to major sources of air pollution, such as highways and power plants.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

billion investment plan that will increase access to clean vehicles and clean mobility options through a wide variety of projects that support the transformation of California’s vehicle and equipment fleet to zero-emission. Funded projects include: $525 million for clean car rebates through the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When co-fired with coal in an existing Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP), blue ammonia emits no additional CO 2 , and total emissions from power generation is reduced by the amount of blue ammonia co-fired. Co-firing is a combustion technology that uses two or more fuel sources for power generation.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2021

Solid oxide fuel cell company (SOFC) Bloom Energy and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, will collaborate on the potential commercialization and deployment of integrated, low-carbon power generation and hydrogen solutions to advance the energy transition.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, is joining forces with Energy Observer , the first hydrogen-powered vessel to embark on a round-the-world voyage. The CMA CGM partnership deals with the development of cleaner and more sustainable energies to eliminate CO 2 emissions, greenhouse gases and air pollutants.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2020

Motiv Power Systems, a sustainable technology company delivering all-electric chassis with a proven software platform for the electrification of medium-duty trucks and buses, secured $15 million of additional funding from GMAG Holdings Corp.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2022

Portable power stations perform the same role as an old-fashioned gas-powered generator but in a cleaner and safer way. They have an on-board battery matched with an inverter to provide silent, clean, and exhaust-free electricity anywhere you can carry them.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

The European Union adopted strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen, paving the way “towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector, driven by the twin goals of a cleaner planet and a stronger economy.”. Energy System Integration. The Renovation Wave will be an important part of these reforms.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2020

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2019

The power grid that electric vehicles plug into will get cleaner over time. But depending on where you are, the rate at which it cleans up could have a lot to do with something that’s headed to the courts.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

New investment in wind, solar, and other clean energy projects in developing nations dropped sharply in 2018, largely due to a slowdown in China. The findings suggest that developing nations are moving toward cleaner power but not nearly fast enough to limit global CO 2 emissions. thousand terawatt-hours in 2018, up from 6.4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2020

Chevron is partnering with California natural gas retailer Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on Adopt-a-Port, an initiative that provides truck operators serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with cleaner, carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce emissions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The collaboration aims to power EVs in California with clean energy, and generate cleaner air in the state by leveraging the latest biodigester technology to create renewable energy by capturing methane from manure to feed back into the power grid.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Rivian has signed a power purchase agreement with Apex Clean Energy to supply their Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility with wind power. With the secured energy, Rivian will be able to power 75% of its operations on renewables while also aiding the company in powering its EV charging “Adventure Network.”

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2021

The MSC Jewel is powered by Tier III diesel engines, which are 75% cleaner than the Tier II standard set by the International Maritime Organization. For our community, and our commitment to the Clean Air Action Plan, the answer is now. The Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) has established a goal of zero-emissions trucks by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Clean Energy Ventures , a $110-million venture capital firm investing in early-stage climate tech startups, is leading the investments in two battery startups: one in the upstream ( N th Cycle ) and one in the downstream ( Volexion ). million in funding from investors led by climate tech venture capital firm Clean Energy Ventures.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The new Emgrand runs on 100% clean methanol available in fueling stations. Combining Geely Auto’s two most sustainable and green powertrain technologies, methanol and NordThor Power hybrid technology, the Methanol Hybrid Emgrand brings to the table low operating costs and ultra-low emissions. The sedan houses a 1.8L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

All large-scale energy systems have environmental impacts, and the ability to compare the impacts of renewable energy sources is an important step in planning a future without coal or gas power. In the journal Joule , Harvard researchers report the most accurate modelling yet of how increasing wind power would affect climate.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

Range Energy announced that its 53-foot electric trailer, the RA, is now eligible for point-of-sale incentives up to $80,000/unit through the California Air Resources Board Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Program. Range’s platform also works as a mobile power unit.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2023

I’m concerned about the increased risk of severe injury and death for all road users from heavier curb weights and increasing size, power, and performance of vehicles on our roads, including electric vehicles. The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Why does this matter? First and foremost is safety.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2022

One in five EVs in the country are on the road in PG&E’s service area of Northern and Central California, where customers are often early adopters of new clean energy technologies. The first installations of Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power are beginning in spring 2022, supported by Sunrun as Ford’s preferred installation partner.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

Iveco Group , through its brand IVECO BUS, will partner with HTWO to equip its future European hydrogen-powered buses with world-leading fuel cell systems. Such air drawn into the FCEV passes through an air purification system that cleans it of particulates and other unwanted matter, leaving the air cleaner.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. The state’s strategically leveraged investment of settlement funds is anticipated to result in at least $300 million of clean vehicles and infrastructure on New York’s roadways.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Midwest, not smog-plagued California, may realize the most health benefits from a pivot to cleaner energy, according to a new study geared toward exploring the impacts of converting America's power grid to future-proof sources of electricity.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tootbus describes itself as the world’s first clean energy sightseeing bus company, specializing in hop-on hop-off tours around Europe, including Bath, London, Paris, and Brussels. With such large vehicles in consistent operations, Tootbus has made efforts in recent years to decarbonize its business using cleaner alternatives.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

This option will be set automatically through geofencing technology for zero-emission zones and passenger depots for a quieter and cleaner environment. Moving these accessories to electric power reduces the strain on the engine, reducing fuel consumption and maintenance costs over the vehicle’s lifetime.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

V2G technologies allow us to unlock the potential of EVs for cleaner transit and a cleaner grid. Deployed throughout a service area, V2G technology could allow utilities to knit together electric vehicles to act as a virtual, on-demand power plant. —Scott Hinson, chief technology officer at Pecan Street.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

The “Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project” (CORE) will feature a streamlined voucher process for buyers to receive funding that will offset the higher costs of clean, zero-emission equipment including terminal tractors, transport refrigeration units, cargo-handling equipment and more.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

India recently achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards clean energy with the commissioning of a 40 MW/120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chhattisgarh. However, beyond celebrating this achievement lies a broader recognition of the crucial role batteries play in driving clean energy transitions worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

On the V90, the most striking feature is a brand-new rear light design, including full LED-powered signature lighting and a sequential turn indicator. Another new feature inside is an Advanced Air Cleaner with a PM 2.5 If desired, the Advanced Air Cleaner can clean the cabin air of almost all tiny particles within a few minutes.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board approved a $663-million low-carbon transportation plan to increase the use of clean cars, heavy-duty trucks, buses and freight equipment. El Dorado, Gillig, Motiv Power Systems, New Flyer, Proterra and TransPower. 20 million to make loans for clean trucks more widely available.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 27, 2022

Hybrid Power. Technical specifications have not been released, but expect the hybrid IndyCar engine to incorporate a turbocharged gasoline engine, the continued use of the push-to-pass system where short bursts of increased turbo boost—or electric power? are controlled by the driver, and a kinetic energy recovery system called KERS.

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