Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2012

Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety. The company also announced plans to reduce usage another 25% on a per-vehicle basis by 2016.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Six million tonnes of tire wear particles (TWP) are released globally each year, and in London alone, 2.6 Tire waste does not naturally degrade and instead builds up in the environment, and may interact with other pollutants as well as biological organisms.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Current levels of investments in low-carbon technology and infrastructure are substantially lower than the $500 billion per year deemed necessary by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to hold the increase of global average temperatures below 2 °Celsius—the target agreed to in Cancun last year.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2020

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Reducing EMbodied-Energy and Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) Manufacturing Institute announced approximately $35 million to support research and development (R&D) that will enable US manufacturers to increase the recovery, recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing of plastics, metals, electronic waste, and fibers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2019

Some destinations studied—Beijing, Shanghai, and Milan—are heavily polluted during certain months but have relatively cleaner air at other times. The research team noted that New York City has relatively low levels of air pollution, in part because of strict regulations, its location on the coast, and weather patterns.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 7, 2021

percent of global CO 2 emissions. But the IT sector also holds the potential to help reduce overall global emissions. In fact, a report by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative estimates that IT solutions can help cut nearly 10 times more CO 2 than they emit. We can create a community to take part in. estimated 1.4

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

WHO has been monitoring household air pollution for more than a decade and, while the rate of access to clean fuels and technologies is increasing everywhere, improvements are not even keeping pace with population growth in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

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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. A key element of that partnership is a goal for North America to strive to achieve 50% clean power generation by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2016

Global urban air pollution trends. Key trends from 2008-2013: Global urban air pollution levels increased by 8%, despite improvements in some regions. During the World Health Assembly, 23-28 May, Member States will discuss a road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution. PM 10 and PM 2.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

Negative reaction to the widely expected announcement was voluminous and vociferous: Ceres: “Rolling back the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and emissions standards will undermine the global competitiveness of the US auto industry. It would be wasteful to discard those consumer savings, but EPA now appears poised to do just that.”.

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Driivz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The entire conference was paper-free with no wasteful disposables, with unique EV Plug & Charge demonstration spots and other innovative access to EV chargers. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community. The EV Charging Industry – Key Take-aways.

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EV Central

AUGUST 4, 2022

Its commitment to electric and electrified vehicles show it is all-in when it comes to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable motoring future. In a variety of different ways luxury brands globally are embracing this challenge put to them by modern consumers. At its most complete, nothing goes to waste. It’s not alone in this.

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Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 18, 2013

I had no other choice once I did The Math and saw what things add up to – and how little time we have left before the global temperature goes past the Game Over limit of 2°C. I can’t do it with the climate clock ticking so loudly now and with so many critical parts of the math equation in my own South Bay backyard.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The company recently showcased its powertrain technology alongside Mack Trucks at Waste Expo 2016 in Las Vegas and signed a $30+ million deal with NZ Bus, signaling multinational and multimodal demand for the company’s powertrain technology. We’ve entered a pivotal phase in the company as we scale production to meet global customer demand.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But, even better, you will be taking concrete action in the fight against climate catastrophe and showing the world you want to do your part to cut harmful emissions and make the earth more livable for today and future generations. LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

Think about all the resources that go into making a new car—from mining metals to manufacturing parts and shipping them around the world. A well-maintained engine runs happier and cleaner, emitting fewer pollutants into the air. There’s already a global waste problem with rubber as it is. But it starts with the purchase.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 19, 2023

Chemical plants on dedicated platforms then process part of the hydrogen, combining it with nitrogen to make ammonia, or with carbon dioxide to produce substitutes for fossil fuels. Hydrogen is thus greasing the wheels of the global transition to cleaner energy. And the world is going to need a lot more of it.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

We’ve already decided we’re going to fix already-built houses, offices and factories that waste energy. Since vehicles are also part of what we’ve built, with bipartisan support, we will enact a similar program: “Drive Star.” The US can lead in a new, profitable, global business opportunity. Yes, we can take the first step!

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2011

In 2008, a report by UNEP called for the elimination of fossil-fuel subsidies, concluding that such subsidies often lead to increased levels of consumption and waste; place a heavy burden on government finances; can undermine private and public investment in the energy sector; and do not always end up helping the people who need them most.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Icon of the Seas was built to meet demand and deliver experiences that its consumers were seeking, the company said, adding that all its ships carry the same sustainability principles of energy efficiency, and advanced waste and water management. as a viable marine fuel.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2021

The Commission is also proposing to phase out free emission allowances for aviation and align with the global Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and to include shipping emissions for the first time in the EU ETS. It showed that this target is both achievable and beneficial.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 25, 2022

You may feel virtuous, thinking you’re doing your part to reduce waste. The truth about recycling in many parts of the United States and much of Europe is sobering. What’s worse, only a small quantity of all recyclables makes it into the bins—just 32 percent in the United States and 10 to 15 percent globally.

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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. One is to operate successfully as a market, with a steady supply of carbon offsets and varying prices to ensure that profits can be made.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2015

The Advanced Propulsion Centre was formed in 2013 from a commitment between the government and automotive industry through the Automotive Council to position the UK as a global center of excellence for low carbon powertrain development and production. million) grant as part of a £16-million ($23.7-million) million ($11.1-million)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

This has led to improved biofuel productivity, higher economic returns, minimal waste production, and a lower carbon footprint. carbon fixation), such that the energy of the excess photons is wasted through non-photosynthetic processes. When they cannot be utilized efficiently they are wasted, normally through venting or flaring.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

“Car scrapping initiatives are often mistakenly labelled as green because they subsidise the purchase of cars that are usually, more fuel-efficient than those they replace, but the schemes are by their nature wasteful and routinely fail to take into consideration the amount of energy required to build a vehicle in the first place.”.

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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. Subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption of fossil fuels jumped to over $400 billion.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 24, 2022

The rising threat of global warming requires that every country act now. One might argue that the onus of reversing global warming should fall on the developed world, which on a per capita basis consumes much more energy and emits significantly more greenhouse gases. MWh should ensure that no energy is wasted.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

HEV - The current generation of production Hybrids are 100% gas fueled vehicles with a few EV tricks like Regen Braking and no wasteful Idling. This last bit is the tricky part, as the control systems of all current hybrid vehicles are proprietary and not designed to function in this manner. See SEVA:Electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

To ignore this potential is wasteful and foolish. Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. But use of petroleum will continue.

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My Energi

APRIL 13, 2021

That’s why we’re launching #TheGreenReset – a national initiative challenging householders worldwide to swap their wasteful ways for environmentally friendly alternatives. As part of raising awareness, we’re hosting a competition to win a selection of eco-friendly smart home tech gadgets. Reduce food miles & minimise waste.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

the same way nearly EVERY propane tank fits nearly EVERY gas grill, something like that could be plausible if enough companies were in on it ↓ ↑ report 11 Tohe 6:34AM (4/10/2009) Another option is for battery swap stations to work as vending machines offering battery packs from companies that take part in the program.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Experts predict that by the year 2060 global warming, if left unchecked, could result in a temperature rise of seven degrees Fahrenheit higher than temperatures before the Industrial Revolution when man started widespread use of coal and other fossil fuels. According to the IEA, global energy demand will grow 55% by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Environmentalists and industries resurrected the idea in recent years as a centerpiece of measures to address global warming and growing oil imports. The United States must reduce its global warming pollution emissions at least 80 percent below 2000 levels by 2050 to avoid some of the worst effects of global warming.

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