Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Historical Trends in Black Carbon Emissions from Surface Transportation (teragrams of black carbon per year). The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. Source: Minjares et al. Click to enlarge. Source: Minjares et al., Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 a global warming potential of 21.

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APRIL 2, 2013

Operational optimization strategies such as vehicle assignment and scheduling can exploit this heterogeneous mix and minimize the climate and health impacts as well as operating costs of transit systems with minimal capital expenditure, they suggest. the contact of pollutants and people in space and time). In their study, Gouge et al.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. Neste MY Renewable Diesel reduced climate emissions by 8.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The national companies have joined the global electric vehicles initiative EV100 which aims to make electric transport the new normal by 2030. EV100 is led by The Climate Group, the international non-profit focused on accelerating climate action. Other new members are Portugal’s EDP and New Zealand’s Meridian Energy.

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MAY 4, 2021

AeroSHARK, a surface film that mimics the fine structure of a shark’s skin, is to be rolled out on Lufthansa Cargo’s entire freighter fleet from the beginning of 2022, making the aircraft more economical and reducing emissions. This provided unequivocal proof that emissions were reduced by around 0.8%

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MARCH 23, 2013

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Both approaches are essential parts of an integrated strategy for dealing with climate change.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2019

The Rotor Sails deliver auxiliary wind propulsion to the vessel—which has operated in conditions ranging from tropical climate to arctic conditions in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia—thereby optimizing energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. The Rotor Sails were installed onboard Maersk Pelican in August 2018.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

The report estimates that carbon emissions equal to half the annual emissions of the global transport sector are being captured and stored by marine ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses. Carbon cycle. Credit: Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal. Click to enlarge. Blue carbon sink.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2020

Of all the greenhouse gases regulated under the Kyoto Protocol, SF 6 is the most potent, with a global warming potential (GWP) of 23,500 over a 100-year time horizon. Peter Simmonds at the University of Bristol, UK, and his colleagues calculated annual emissions of SF 6 between 1978 and 2018. Simmonds et al. —Simmonds et al.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The investment will help bp move towards becoming a leader in India’s mobility market, and to provide integrated energy and mobility solutions to help customers reduce their emissions across the world. India is now the third-largest startup market globally and its GDP is projected to be the world’s third-largest by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2020

SMC’s vision is to eliminate the 25% of global electricity consumption that is wasted by legacy electric motors, thus accelerating the world’s transition from fossil fuels. To-date, SMC has primarily focused on transforming the HVAC industry, since the operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Additionally, the new battery technology has an extended temperature range and can be used worldwide in both very cold and warm climates. The new electric drive system has fewer moving parts than a diesel engine and the previous EV generation, resulting in lower maintenance costs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2020

The plant will feature SGH2’s technology, which will gasify recycled mixed paper waste to produce green hydrogen that reduces carbon emissions by two to three times more than green hydrogen produced using electrolysis and renewable energy, and is five to seven times cheaper. That’s why our partnership with SGH2 is so important.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nevertheless, fuel cells have tremendous advantages due to their high efficiency and low maintenance requirements. In this context, the use of climate-neutral methanol represents a turning point on the road to maritime sustainability and the achievement of IMO emission reduction targets, Freudenberg posits.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

Launched at the Rio+20 summit in Brazil, the Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities is intended to work with local and national governments, the private sector and civil society groups to promote energy efficient buildings, efficient water use, sustainable waste management and other activities.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Amidst growing environmental concerns and stringent emissions regulations, diesel engines have encountered the formidable challenge of soot accumulation in DPFs, resulting in clogs that degrade engine performance and increase maintenance costs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

million to the City of Porterville to deploy 10 GreenPower EV350 40-foot zero-emission all-electric transit buses on all nine Porterville Transit routes, and to install the charging infrastructure including 11 charging stations. GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded $9.5

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

India is grappling with the third-worst air quality globally and is home to 42 of the top 50 most polluted cities in the world. A recent UN report paints a stark picture of the global climate crisis, attributing much of the crisis to fossil fuel pollution. lakh crore from its crude oil import bills.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Winnebago is displaying the vehicle in San Francisco, at both CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero Workshop on September 11 th and the Global Climate Action Summit 12-14 September 2018. Motiv Power Systems all-electric/zero-emissions EPIC chassis, removing the need to idle an engine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

The principle of continuous improvement will remain at the heart of the strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and increase resource efficiency. I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. For a fleet of around 2.5 degree goal.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2023

Hertz has massively expanded the number of EVs available to Uber drivers in Europe to help both organizations achieve their respective climate goals. Climate change is the most urgent global challenge which we must all tackle together – now is the time to accelerate. Thus far, 50,000 drivers have taken advantage of that program.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2022

In light of energy diversification, the move away from fossil fuels, and the need to reduce CO 2 emissions, demand for green hydrogen is growing rapidly—not only in energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemicals, and heavy-duty freight, but also in private real estate. Bosch is to develop the stack.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Components: WT = wind turbine; Fnd = foundation; EC = electrical connections, including substation; Inst = installation; IOo = input-output, other; Mnt = Maintenance, excluding replacement parts; RP = replacement parts; EOL = end-of-life. Maintenance reports of operating wind farms have traditionally not been made public.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Usage of biodiesel as a substitute to regular diesel is part of the Brazilian effort to tackle global warming and should reduce 62 million tons of CO 2 emissions from 2008 to 2017, according to information in the National Plan on Climate Change. Emissions testing.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

From: Geoengineering the Climate (2009) Click to enlarge. Unless emissions of carbon dioxide can be greatly reduced—i.e., Unless emissions of carbon dioxide can be greatly reduced—i.e., Geoengineering is defined as the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system in order to moderate global warming.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

When the new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup rolls out in the Asia-Pacific region this fall, it will introduce a new global family of Duramax turbo-diesel engines, available in 2.8L The Colorado made its global debut in Thailand today.). Electronic throttle valve that helps reduce emissions. displacements.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

The ODOT program seeks to help the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions by giving commercial drivers training in ecodriving practices. It is part of a larger effort on Oregon’s part to reduce harmful emissions and help stop global climate change.

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Initial results from a joint pilot test of 14 series-produced Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses running NExBTL renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO) since mid-2008 show a reduction in NO x emissions of up to 15%, and in CO 2 emissions of more than 60% compared to fossil fuels.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. New Emissions Standards for Fleet Vehicles While the transition to electric fleets may have once been just a trend, it is now a necessity. One of the ways to lower truck emissions is to switch to EVs.

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JUNE 28, 2023

The shift from conventional vehicles to EVs, facilitated by the availability of local charging infrastructure, enables a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

With the goal of enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform and supporting the global ride hailing leader in achieving its 2040 zero-emission goal, the partnership will seek to produce Kia PBVs optimized for drivers and fleets as part of Kia’s ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy in this field of the mobility market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden unveiled a new strategic vision better to align the work of the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to address looming challenges in global air transportation. The tests will reveal the designs’ ability to dramatically reduce fuel use, noise and emissions. —Charles Bolden.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Zero Emission Freight Future. VoICE-MR: Vocation Integrated Cost Estimation for Maintenance and Repair of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

Under that, the plan sketches out 3 strategic goals: Strategic Objective One: Advance the goals and objectives in the President’s Climate Action Plan by supporting prudent development, deployment, and efficient use of “all of the above” energy resources that also create new jobs and industries.

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