Green Car Reports

JANUARY 18, 2020

Why did our power grid get cleaner than expected in 2019? How is it that Teslas will talk? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 17, 2020. Fresh off the U.S.

Las Vegas 85

Las Vegas Nissan Power Grid Future 85

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.

North America 170

North America Clean Cleaning BMW 170

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As automakers develop more efficient electric motors, EVs pulling electrons from dirtier, coal-powered grids are as clean or cleaner than even the most efficient fossil-fueled cars when it comes to equivalent tailpipe emissions. But electric vehicles still have a supply-chain problem.

Power Grid 93

Power Grid Coal Cleaner Honda 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

With these factors in mind, the ISO developed a new long range planning vehicle titled Reliable Power for a Renewable Future. The plan focuses on four key strategies: Facilitate California’s transition to a smarter, cleaner, more reliable and secure energy future. Reliable Power for a Renewable Future.

Grid 244

Grid Renewable California Electric Vehicles 244

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

Grid 225

Grid London Fleet Charging 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2020

Smart infrastructure ESG and SDG initiatives will provide tangible health benefits with cleaner air and healthier climates as a result of the mass electrification of power grids derived from renewable energy resources like solar, thermal, water, and wind to fuel limitless fleets of electric vehicles producing zero or low carbon emissions.

Connect 199

Connect Connected Power Grid Climate 199

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Liu, whose business in Shaanxi province often operates beyond the reach of power grids, plugs a hairdryer-like charger into his hybrid electric car, a sport utility vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD Co. It’s not just a cleaner, cheaper way to get around; it’s also a power source for everyday life and emergencies.

Charging 98

Charging Grid Energy Storage BYD 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The selection was part of a larger contracting for 2,221 MW of power from diverse new resources. The 2,221 megawatts will represent roughly 10% of SCE’s current total customer peak usage and is enough to power about 950,000 average homes. The companies named to provide storage systems, the resource types and the amounts are: Seller.

Energy Storage 244

Energy Storage Purchase California Grid 244

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 was a big year for energy-related news, what with the ongoing hunt for new forms of energy storage and cleaner if not carbon-free electricity and events and research that spotlighted the weak links in our power grid. China Says It's Closing in on Thorium Nuclear Reactor Also getting a second look: nuclear power!

Hydrogen 105

Hydrogen Green Molten Salt China 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2016

State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) was established as a state-owned enterprise on 29 December 2002. SGCC constructs and operates power grids as its core business, to provide safer, cleaner, and more economic and sustainable power supply. million employees.

Grid 150

Grid Sweden 2002 Power Grid 150

Driivz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The Benefits of Renewable Energy Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power have several significant advantages over traditional fossil fuels.

Renewable 59

Renewable Energy Charging Climate Change 59

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The Port listed a number of contributing factors to its emissions improvements: a $38-million grant program to upgrade and replace the oldest trucks operating at the Port; a ban on trucks that aren’t compliant with statewide emissions requirements; shipping lines switching to cleaner burning, low sulfur fuel; and.

Oakland 150

Oakland Emissions Diesel 2005 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

To achieve the best outcomes, the brief suggests, plug-in vehicle adoption should typically be focused on HEVs and PHEVs by city drivers in mild-climate regions with a clean electricity grid, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles. Further, drivers should not be encouraged to charge at night in coal-heavy regions.

San Francisco 150

San Francisco Los Angeles United States Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

A key element of that partnership is a goal for North America to strive to achieve 50% clean power generation by 2025. 50% clean power target. Conducting a joint study on the opportunities and impacts of adding more renewables to the power grid on a North American basis.

Mexico 199

Mexico Canada Standards Light 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

The researchers found that while EVs do offer a very promising solution to energy issues due to their replacement of petroleum fuels, for now “ the high pollution levels of coal-fired power plants will trade off EVs’ potential energy benefits in China ”. The power of EVs is electricity from the grid. and NO x emissions.

Coal 291

Coal Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Pollution 291

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

Solar 150

Solar Ford China Chinese 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. Unlike today, the future will see a climate-neutral world where energy will primarily be electricity from photovoltaics, wind turbines, and hydroelectric power plants.

Wind 90

Wind Hydrogen Grid Gas-Electric 90

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

Plug-in 210

Plug-in California 2020 Transportation 210

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Another study found that if people choose to charge their EVs during times when there’s less demand on the power grid, we could cut emissions by another 18% – and maybe even allow EVs to support the grid. Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity.

Carbon 52

Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

This near real-time information will also help utility providers better manage power grid loads during peak charging times. The device, roughly the size of a phonebook, was installed in several electric vehicles, including a Renault Twingo to collect information on the vehicle’s battery charge level, location and the power source.

Switzerland 210

Switzerland Charging Plug-in Plug 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

12 ] Batteries are heavy, expensive and slow to recharge, so even with the expected gradual improvement in this technology, it will be a long time, if ever, before vehicles powered only by batteries (BEVs) can match the range and refueling convenience of a dual fuel PHEVLER. PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Public chargers need to be: economical equitably distributed appealing to use wired to a capable power grid This is where we come in. Ready to help the national transition to a cleaner future? How can you help grow EV charging infrastructure? The future is electric. Ask us how to get started.

Charging 80

Charging Tax Credit United States Installation 80

Plug In Partners

JULY 25, 2007

Plug-in hybrids seen as vehicles for change A study projects lower emissions and sufficient power grid capacity. It shows that even with today's power grid, plug-in hybrids are a great idea." It shows that even with today's power grid, plug-in hybrids are a great idea." That would be equal to removing 82.5

Power Grid 100

Power Grid Plug-in Pollution Plug 100

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Grid Capacity and Upgrades: Integrating a large number of electric vehicles into the existing power grid poses challenges, especially if the grid infrastructure requires significant upgrades. The additional load from charging stations may necessitate investments in grid capacity and stability.

India 98

India Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric 98

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The aftermath was even more calamitous: More than 4,000 people are estimated to have died as a result of the shortage of medical care and basic resources during the extended power outages that followed the storm, according to research reported in The New England Journal of Medicine. How can a microgrid help after a power outage?

Puerto Rico 144

Puerto Rico Connect Connected Solar 144

Plugs and Cars

JULY 19, 2007

The basic question addressed, which appears on the study homepage (epri-reports.org) is this: How would air quality and greenhouse gas emissions be affected if significant numbers of Americans drove cars that were fueled by the power grid? And the grid is getting cleaner and more renewable every year.

Plug-in 100

Plug-in EPRI Plug Sierra 100

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. So youll have a cleaner, cheaper, quieter car for your local travel, and the gas tank is always there should you need to drive longer distances. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

Plug-in 61

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This shift includes a move away from single-occupancy, fossil fuel-powered vehicles towards shared electric mobility solutions, public transportation, and active modes of transport like cycling and walking. Solar-powered charging not only reduces the environmental impact but also contributes to the overall resilience of the charging network.

Electric Vehicles 98

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

GE unveiled the FlexEfficiency 50 Combined Cycle Power Plant, engineered to deliver a combination of flexibility and efficiency in power generation. By rapidly ramping up and down in response to fluctuations in wind and solar power, the technology will enable the integration of more renewable resources into the power grid, GE says.

Wind 244

Wind Grid Solar Gas 244

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Transitioning to alternative energy sources Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s first ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas, or L.N.G., a fossil fuel that the cruise industry has touted as a cleaner alternative to the commonly used heavy fuel oil. as a viable marine fuel. But environmental analysts are concerned about L.N.G.’s

Climate 52

Climate Mariner Miami Water 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Because [Ford] can provide the hardware, but ultimately, our country has to decide is this where we really want to go and if so, how are we going to really develop the smart grid in a way that works and allows the utilities to actually speak to each other and trade power, ubiquity of charging and all those things.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

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. cents per kilowatt-hour, and wind power to 3.4

Coal 82

Coal Energy Storage Wind India 82

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2018

vol% H 2 O) methane at 500 °C, demonstrating a peak power density of 0.37 C (achieving a peak power density of 0.37?W?cm The researchers feel confident that engineers can design electric power units around this fuel cell with reasonable effort, something that has eluded previous methane fuel cells. H 2 O) at 500?°C h operation.

Georgia 299

Georgia Fuel Kansas Automobile 299

EV Connect

JUNE 13, 2022

While many experts believe that EVs outselling traditional gas-powered vehicles is inevitable, the rate at which EVs become industry standard will vary greatly depending on the factors below. Green Energy Early adopters of EVs have often been those located in cleaner energy areas. The hope is for the rest of the country to catch up.

Gas-Electric 52

Gas-Electric Gas Charging Grid 52

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. The New Zealand Power Grid. Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE.

Environment 98

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 98

Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

As co-chair of the EV Taskforce, EMA endeavours to establish strategic partners for testing, identifying power grid regulation/licensing for EV charging systems and developing relevant codes and standards. Land Transport Authority. Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport.

Singapore 39

Singapore Nissan Emissions San Diego 39

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. It makes sense that electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle.

Environment 52

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 52