Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Air pollution externalities of 12–14 ton HGV on highway (Euronorm III) in euro cents. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. Source: EEA.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has amended its diesel rules to offer businesses a variety of options to comply with the regulations to reduce soot from diesel engines. No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. forklifts). Off-Road (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

In this approach the engine would provide comparable (or possibly greater) efficiency than a diesel engine while also providing around 90% lower NO x emissions than present cleanest diesel engine vehicles. Ethanol or methanol would be employed to increase knock resistance. —Daniel Cohn.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Auburn University researchers are leading a $2-million US Department of Energy Co-Optima project ( earlier post ) that will evaluate renewable butyl acetate (BA) as a bio-based fuel additive that can be blended with diesel fuel to reduce soot and greenhouse gas emissions and yield cleaner engine operation in cold-weather conditions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2019

Natural gas costs significantly less than gasoline or diesel per GGE. per gallon in February, whereas the average cost of gasoline in California was $3.24 per gallon, and the average cost of diesel was $3.73 The transportation sector is responsible for 41% of GHG emissions and 80% of smog forming pollution.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2021

By 2030, hydrogen could play an important role in decarbonizing polluting, energy-intensive industries such as chemicals, oil refineries, power and heavy transport such as shipping, heavy-duty trucks and trains, by helping these sectors move away from fossil fuels. million) Red Diesel Replacement Competition. 40-million (US$55.5-million)

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The first installment of its larger order will see seven of its LFSe+ 40-foot , long-range buses delivered to the City of Regina early in 2025 at a cost of $10.8 The city will follow that with 13 more buses later in 2025 at a cost of $22.4 million (Canadian). million, with an additional $21.2 Doctors want you in EVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The state plans to use more than 60% of the funding to accelerate the adoption of electrified transportation by reducing the cost of electric buses and trucks, particularly transit buses, and providing funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Additional diesel PM reductions in 18 major CA railyards with five new locomotive measures. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough. Accelerating the introduction of cleaner new Tier 4 interstate line-haul locomotives to operate in California and other western states (2015-2025).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Over the last few years, several automakers present in the Indian market have been shifting their focus on bringing in new cleaner and greener powertrain technologies. At the same time, hybrid powertrain technology comes at a cheaper cost compared to pure electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some cities are also promoting the use of EVs for urban delivery trucks, which have shorter ranges and less noise and air pollution than diesel trucks. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Hybrids which are seen as a strong alternative to diesel not only give a higher fuel efficiency than petrol, but also give the experience of an EV — without any anxiety of range, given the penetration of charging infrastructure. The reason for this is a lack of charging infrastructure and lower price premium over an EV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The California Air Resources Board launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to spur the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce smog-forming pollution and address climate change. ARB created the financial incentive program from AB 118 funding to help Californians purchase cleaner, but more costly hybrid vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2013

A study by a team from the University of British Columbia and Metro Vancouver suggests that optimized operational control strategies for transit bus fleets ultimately offer transit agencies a way to maximize the benefits of their capital investments in new, cleaner technologies. the contact of pollutants and people in space and time).

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EV Connect

AUGUST 29, 2022

Electric public transportation is essential to creating cleaner, greener cities. The Environmental Impact of Gas-Powered Public Transit To get a clear picture of the potential benefits of electric public transportation, we first have to consider the costs and negative effects of our current reality.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2017

Several are demonstration projects, such as putting newly built zero-emission trucks to work side-by-side with existing diesel trucks in rail yards or distribution centers to fully determine their benefits and capabilities in those demanding work environments.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Time sequence of images in a Sandia National Laboratories project that shows the extinction of light caused by a soot cloud formed during the injection of a diesel spray. However, this comes at the cost of higher particulate matter emissions. —Sandia researcher Scott Skeen.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

The initial cost of EVs , at least at this time, is very expensive. A well-maintained engine runs happier and cleaner, emitting fewer pollutants into the air. This even goes for diesel-fueled vehicles. Changing up old components could be a simple solution to polluting less. Is this actually possible?

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here are a few major reasons Environmental Awareness Since electric vehicles produce no exhaust, they help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. Battery Costs Batteries constitute a major chunk of the expenses.

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Drive Electric

MAY 25, 2021

It’s also affected by things like whether you have the vehicle full-time and if you pay anything towards the cost of purchase. The following year this rises to just 2%, keeping the level far below petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as plug-in hybrids. Some diesel vehicles also attract an extra 4% supplement.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

While many private fleets are able to incorporate natural gas fueling infrastructure into the overall costs of their transition to natural gas, some entities cannot. duty vehicles from diesel to natural gas. million allocation of funding is intended primarily for these entities, such as school districts and public transit districts.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

An electric vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine that runs on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. Reduced Operating Costs: Electric vehicles generally have lower operating costs than ICE vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE). Instead, they will tend to favor the incumbent ICE technologies for which gasoline and diesel refueling stations abound, Beltramello finds.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 19, 2007

Simply put, the study found what advocates of electric transportation have long held to be true: as regards greenhouse gases and pollution generally speaking, the worst electricity is still better than petroleum. And the grid is getting cleaner and more renewable every year. I truly hope we have turned a corner.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 25, 2019

A little extra cash in your pocket might help you make a decision, especially if your only objection is the cost of exchanging your petrol model for a new, electric one. Anyone who has fuelled up at a petrol station knows there’s nothing healthy about the smell of diesel or petrol, but that’s only the precursor to the real problem.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. The damages the committee was able to quantify were an estimated $120 billion in the US in 2005, a number that reflects primarily health damages from air pollution associated with electricity generation and motor vehicle transportation. Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The dual fuel diesel-biomethane bus is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half. Diesel is still required as the ignition source in dual fuel engines but with the oil ignition gas injection system, the engine will use 100 per cent diesel at idle with gas injection and diesel reduction commencing when engine speeds increase.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? You dont have to plug it in.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The dual-fuel diesel-biomethane powered bus is expected to reduce pollutant emissions and greenhouse gas emissions by around a half. The dual-fuel vehicle is a standard Optare Solo single-deck diesel midibus from the Anglian Bus fleet. Diesel is required as the ignition source in dual fuel engines.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 23, 2024

Without a question, EVs are the way of the future since they are ecologically friendly, designed to reduce fuel consumption and pollution levels, and the ideal option for the nation’s future 100 smart cities. Should the entire logistics sector switch to cleaner mobility solutions, it will go a long way in lowering overall emissions.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Let’s ride towards a cleaner tomorrow! By choosing an electric scooter, you are actively contributing to the reduction of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, electric scooters are cost-effective. This not only enhances your comfort but also reduces noise pollution in urban areas.

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Drive Electric

JULY 1, 2021

As well as helping to reduce pollution and rising levels of carbon emissions, the charge was also designed to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport more often. Over a year with around 260 working days, that’s almost £4,000 of savings compared to a petrol or diesel van which doesn’t qualify for the discount.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Given the high cost of battery production, a BEV that approaches affordability (with generous tax credits) has a driving range of about 70-100 miles on a full charge. However, the obstacles to mass commercialization of BEVs are even greater than the obstacles for PHEVs. their longest trips, such as weekend and holiday road trips).

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Drive Electric

JUNE 16, 2021

Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. EVs are far less reliant on these dirty fuels than petrol and diesel cars, especially when batteries are charged using renewable energy. For example, it only costs £2.50 Cost savings. Cheaper to run.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 24, 2022

Greenhouse gas emissions will certainly grow too, because India’s energy generation is dominated by fossil fuels—coal-fired power plants for electricity, coal- and gas-fired furnaces for industrial heating, liquid petroleum gas for cooking, and gasoline and diesel for transportation. costs less than fossil-fuel-based electricity.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

During prolonged outages, they can provide a cleaner and less expensive alternative to emergency diesel generators. Diesel generators emit harmful pollutants and are expensive to operate, especially in the aftermath of a devastating storm, when fuel is scarce.

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