Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2017

Disadvantages of electric vehicles are associated with their production (amount and composition of materials), the required resources including water-usage, as well as adverse effects on the environment (acid impact, particulates). German manufacturing is one of the top international competitors in alternative drive technologies.

Manufacturer 150

Manufacturer Engine Germany Climate Protection 150

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Miles of fabrics are immersed in gigantic “washing machines” full of dye and water. For finishing treatments (anti-perspirant, crease-protection, waterproofing, etc.) Alchemie’s machines dye cotton using 95 percent less water and 70 percent less energy. They dye polyester using 95 percent less water and 85 percent less energy.

Water 59

Water Energy Pollution Bangladesh 59

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

If they don’t have enough allowances to cover their emissions they must purchase more or face a penalty. The opportunities for private-parties to buy and sell emissions allowances, and to purchase any allowances auctioned by the state, lie behind cap and trade’s potential to achieve emissions reductions at low cost to the overall economy.

Gas 244

Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244