article thumbnail

California ARB developing Clean Miles Standard for ridesharing companies

Green Car Congress

With the enactment of SB 1014 ( earlier post )—the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program—the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is to develop and to implement new requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs)—i.e.,

Clean 317
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

Underscoring the planned collaboration, Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 E-Transit electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 to enhance its leading position in using electric vans for last mile delivery worldwide.

article thumbnail

Renault Trucks delivers first of 20 electric trucks to Carlsberg Group

Green Car Congress

Our ambition is to take on a leading role not only in the development of beers and beverages, but also in beverage logistics and climate protection. Feldschlösschen will be using its electric trucks charged using renewable electricity, for the last few miles, while it will rely on rail transport for long distances. to 26 tons.

Li-ion 269
article thumbnail

DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

Green Car Congress

Capable of running up to 100 miles on a charge, the vans have ultra-low floors to reduce physical stress on workers’ knees and back, and a high roof design that maximizes cargo space in a small footprint (1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity). 100 miles all-electric range. The NGEN-1000 GEN 1000 supports up to 6,000 lbs.

article thumbnail

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

Green Car Congress

These technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced aftertreatment and waste heat recovery; lean-burn plus lean-NO x emissions traps; integration of zero-emission miles technologies; further refinements in reducing friction and parasitic energy losses; and widespread utilization of renewable and natural gas and hydrogen blends.

Climate 257
article thumbnail

BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

Green Car Congress

The electric four-door BMW Gran Coupé offers an electric range of up to 600 kilometers (373 miles), based on the new WLTP test cycle. All of this shows that we are fully committed to climate protection. The BMW Concept i4 represents a look ahead to the BMW i4, slated to enter production in 2021.

BMW 377
article thumbnail

Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

Green Car Congress

This excellent value makes a significant contribution to the electric range of up to 488 or 472 kilometers (303 or 293 miles) according to the the WLTP. Audi uses carbon credits from certified climate protection projects to offset CO 2 emissions that currently cannot be avoided using renewable sources of energy.

Audi 418