Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As part of that effort, the leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles by aligning fuel efficiency and/or GHG emission standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively. In addition, the SmartWay freight transportation program will be extended to Mexico. 50% clean power target.

Mexico 199

Mexico Canada Standards Light 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. areas of inquiry: The potential impact of climate change policies on global fleet composition, fuel consumption, fuel prices, and economic output.

Future 269

Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels 269

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Black carbon, for example, has a global warming potential 3200 times that of CO 2 on a 20-year time scale. Reducing these pollutants can have a more immediate beneficial impact on climate change. Worldwide, methane emissions alone are responsible for approximately 20 percent of current global warming.

Pollution 150

Pollution Carbon California Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

Carbon 265

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation 265

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In an open-access paper in the journal Environmental Research Letters , they examine how this damage can be mitigated, and provide consistent comparative assessments of aviation emissions trade-offs, considering both climate and air quality impacts. They cause five per cent of global climate forcing. —Dr Eastham.

MIT 265

MIT Climate Emissions Climate Change 265

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

The Automaker Rankings report examines the emissions of both global warming and smog-forming pollution from of the automakers. Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

2013 299

2013 Kia Hyundai Sale 299

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2017

CARB approved the State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan ( State SIP Strategy ), which describes CARB’s commitment for further reducing vehicle emissions needed to meet federal air quality standards over the next 15 years. The Board also approved the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s comprehensive air quality plan.

Climate 199

Climate California Ozone Pollution 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2009

A LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) program is a market-based, fuel-neutral program to address the carbon content of fuels. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuels Policy. Memorandum of Understanding. Earlier post.). The states are collaborating with the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM).

Carbon 210

Carbon Fuel Massachusetts Rhode Island 210

Baua Electric

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Policies such as feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and carbon pricing can incentivize the adoption of renewable energy technologies and their integration into existing energy systems. Integrating these sources helps mitigate climate change, reduce air pollution, and protect ecosystems.

Renewable 52

Renewable Energy Energy Storage Wind 52

EV Central

AUGUST 18, 2022

Words from Chris Bowen, minister for climate change and energy in the new Albanese Government, as he addressed the National EV Summit in Canberra this morning. ” A consultation paper was also promised to “explore options for the introduction of fuel efficiency standards.” If we don’t do it, others will.”

Australia 79

Australia Climate Change Affordable Emissions 79

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2017

As described in Comer, Olmer, and Mao (2016), HFO poses a substantial threat to the Arctic environment, not only because HFO is extremely difficult to clean up once spilled, but also because burning HFO emits BC, a potent pollutant that accelerates climate change. —Comer et al.

Oil 283

Oil Panama Emissions Fuel 283

Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia. Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km,

Australia 52

Australia Exhaust EPA Auto Industry 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2009

The scoping plan for AB32, California’s climate change legislation, originally had proposed a cool cars measure based on reflective paints. This is a common-sense and cost-effective measure that will help cool the cars we drive and fight global warming. Tags: Climate Change Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge.

California 218

California Climate Change Cars Solar 218

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Make sure they use regionally standard EV connectors. LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change. The more chargers we have, the quicker we can facilitate the switch from polluting internal combustion engine vehicles to cleaner, greener EVs.

Charging 76

Charging Climate Change Tax Building 76

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The cap-and-trade program also works in concert with other measures, such as standards for cleaner vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable electricity and energy efficiency, and complements and supports California’s existing efforts to reduce smog-forming and toxic air pollutants.

California 218

California Climate Climate Change Gas-Electric 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

We are seeing an acceleration of political interest in this global public health challenge. Mexico City has committed to cleaner vehicle standards, including a move to soot-free buses and a ban on private diesel cars by 2025. The primary source of data includes official reporting from governments.

Pollution 150

Pollution Africa Asia Europe 150

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In essence, the program is a critical component of the broader national strategy to combat climate change and promote energy independence. These plans are subject to approval by the federal government, ensuring that they align with the broader goals of the program and meet certain standards for accessibility, reliability, and equity.

Alternative Fuels 52

Alternative Fuels United States Charging Transportation 52

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 27, 2023

With the increasing global concern over climate change and the need to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation, countries around the world have been formulating regulations to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). It is a test of grade-ability for electric vehicles.

India 40

India Electric Vehicles Vehicles Tax 40

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The steadily increasing standard has enabled a steady expansion of the Brazilian biodiesel market, with 43 plants operating today and production capacity currently at 3.6 Our urban areas and highways will have cleaner fuel, which also creates jobs and generates income to the poor through family farming. Emissions testing.

Brazil 186

Brazil 2010 Emissions Vehicles 186

Plug in America

MARCH 22, 2024

On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final vehicle standards for cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. EPA standards aren’t new. There are EPA vehicle standards in place right now. The target amount of average tailpipe emissions gets a bit lower each year, resulting in progressively cleaner cars.

EPA 111

EPA Standards Vehicles Pollution 111

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Integration into global supply chains By creating a comprehensive component ecosystem within India, it will enhance India’s attractiveness as a manufacturing destination, leading to increased investments from both domestic and international players seeking to leverage India’s competitive advantages and market potential.

India 52

India Manufacturer Batteries Battery 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The other goal, of course, is the system’s ultimate purpose: to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by channeling funds into cleaner technologies. Verification of the emission reduction or carbon sequestration is critical in efforts to mitigate climate change. The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation , by Brian J.

Carbon 255

Carbon Climate Change Climate Emissions 255

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

Massachusetts 244

Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2013

emissions, the NO x and SO 2 increases are significant enough to notably change total national emissions, they conclude.China has made a firm commitment to improve its air quality. In February 2012, the China State Council approved its first national ambient air quality standard for PM 2.5 , which will come into effect by the end of 2015.

Coal 231

Coal Pollution China Gas 231

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

International evidence demonstrates that a Clean Vehicle Standard and Clean Vehicle Discount, including the feebate mechanism, should rapidly accelerate the uptake of zero emissions vehicles in New Zealand. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill.

Clean 52

Clean Cleaning New Zealand Transportation 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

and (c) Global 0.5. To quantify changes in premature mortality due to ship emissions, the team compared a 2012 No Control scenario with three emissions control scenarios: 0.5% A global limit of 0.5% A global limit of 0.5% Where fuel sulfur content is reduced globally to 0.5% Credit: ACS. Click to enlarge.

Mariner 150

Mariner 2012 Emissions Fuel 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 19, 2023

In the fight against climate change, many countries have pledged to reduce their CO2 emissions to net zero. Unlike today, the future will see a climate-neutral world where energy will primarily be electricity from photovoltaics, wind turbines, and hydroelectric power plants. Why all the hype about hydrogen?

Wind 94

Wind Hydrogen Grid Gas-Electric 94

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The findings include: The US PEV Industry in the Global Market. However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., The potential impacts of PEVs on climate change are of particular concern.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

Four additional cities—Amsterdam, Lima, Catalonia (Barcelona) and Rome— signed up to the Global Clean Bus Declaration at the 1 st global Clean Bus Summit in London. There will be 800 New Routemasters on London’s streets by 2016 and they will reduce CO 2 emissions in the Capital by around 27,500 tonnes a year.

London 150

London BYD Clean Cleaning 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

As the world transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Charging options include: Level 1 Charging: This is the slowest option and involves using a standard household outlet.

Electric Cars 70

Electric Cars Cars Gasoline-Electric Electric 70

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week launched the 2011 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO), the current edition of its annual flagship publication assessing the threats and opportunities facing the global energy system out to 2035. While there is still time to act, the window of opportunity is closing. —WEO 2011.

Oil 247

Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

The widely held belief that you need to cut mobility to fight climate change is simply not true. In cities, switching to cleaner transport is facilitated by the lower requirements for vehicle range and higher population density, the paper notes. In maritime, the need for a global level-playing field is equally pronounced.

Transportation 225

Transportation Emissions Fuel CO2 225

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If we do not prepare ourselves, we risk becoming the dumping ground for the world’s dirtiest right hand drive vehicles, instead of a quick adopter of better, cleaner technologies. . In New Zealand’s fight against climate change, e-mobility is a low-hanging fruit, especially given our supply of renewable energy. . For example: .

New Zealand 52

New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electric 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler.

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy Standards California EPA 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. As shown in Figure 1, for electricity, the PHEV can plug into a standard existing electrical outlet, and for supplementary power it can fill its tank from a standard, ubiquitous and familiar fuel station.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

And, perhaps most controversially, the Administration is proposing torpedoing California’s ability to set its own standards. The Administration proposal would also block the many other states that use California standards from moving forward. mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under standards issued in 2012.

EPA 150

EPA Fuel Economy California MPG 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Ontological Shock An Open Letter to Fred Krupp Report from GridEcon Conference SGS Climate Change Head on the First Carbon Credit.

Grid 28

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28