article thumbnail

California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7 Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles. Cleaner vehicles reduce California smog and climate change emissions, and save consumers money. ARB was appropriated approximately $42.3

Plug-in 225
article thumbnail

Ricardo forms Global Automotive Group as focus of electrified and autonomous future

Green Car Congress

The Ricardo Global Automotive Group will serve customers in four key market sectors: passenger cars and high-performance vehicles; commercial and off-highway vehicles; motorcycles, and; industrial and defence vehicles. The formation of the Global Automotive Group is an important milestone for Ricardo and its automotive customers.

Global 150
article thumbnail

CCSE to continue for 4th year as admin of California clean vehicle rebate program; $59.55M for current fiscal year

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board has selected the California Center for Sustainable Energyâ„¢(CCSE) to continue for a fourth year as administrators of the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) that promotes the purchase or lease of new plug-in hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. CCSE processes about 2,500 rebates per month.

Clean 230
article thumbnail

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 A team at the Université de Sherbrooke, Ontario, Canada has developed a prototype small-displacement (.

Engine 329
article thumbnail

NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

Green Car Congress

Brooklyn) is building a light-duty electric motorcycle designed to be used in an urban environment, which would reduce pollution and gas consumption. Lower Hudson-Long Island Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%. NYSERDA funding: $50,000. NYSERDA funding: $500,000.

Diesel 199
article thumbnail

From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Another two-wheeled option for a different type of travel: zero-emission motorcycles. Just like traditional four-wheeled electric vehicles, electric motorcycles are quieter, smoother and more comfortable. Electric motorcycles of today offer riders the choice to ride electric in style. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution.

article thumbnail

Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

Green Car Congress

million to 57 million (not including motorcycles). Replacing gasoline buses with cleaner diesel buses will lead to considerable reductions of VOC and CO levels, while replacing or retrofitting dirty, high-mileage diesel buses will lead to significant reductions of PM and NO x emissions. Oliver, Hongyan He. “

Emissions 150