article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships. The further decarbonization of shipping will result in substantial CO 2 reductions, with the use of liquid natural gas enabling Volkswagen to cut the ships’ CO 2 emissions by up to 25% percent (tank-to-wake).

Emissions 476
article thumbnail

Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

Green Car Congress

The electrical system also includes the integrated on-board diagnostic system (OBD) and a bus data center for using the connectivity services of Omniplus On. These recently-ordered all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses with NMC 3 battery technology form part of the transport company’s climate protection strategy.

Mercedes 473
article thumbnail

Rolls-Royce successfully tests mtu 250 kW fuel cell demo system for blackout case and peak power

Green Car Congress

It is black-start capable, meaning it can be started without being connected to a power grid. This project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection.

article thumbnail

Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

Green Car Congress

The inked agreement covers a full suite of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions in order to reduce costs and optimize efficiency as a part of the two organizations’ common zero emission goals.

article thumbnail

Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

Green Car Congress

In Cologne, as in cities across Europe, low-emission zones are being introduced to address air quality challenges by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from driving through them. Whenever a trial vehicle enters a controlled zone, its electric-drive mode is triggered and the zero-emission driving green miles are documented.

PHEV 170
article thumbnail

Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Faith leaders connect Earth Day with protecting the human race, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. Yet, we have brought chaos to the natural world: poisoning our planet with pollution, wiping out species and ecosystems with abandon, and destabilising our climate with greenhouse gas emissions.

article thumbnail

Uniper to make Wilhelmshaven German hub for green hydrogen; green ammonia import terminal

Green Car Congress

The terminal will be equipped with an ammonia cracker for producing green hydrogen and will also be connected to the planned hydrogen network. One sector in which hydrogen can play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions is steel production. Plans include an import terminal for green ammonia. Axel Wietfeld, CEO Uniper Hydrogen.

Green 273