Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The funds will support the deployment of thousands of zero-emission trucks, school buses and transit buses to deliver clean air benefits to communities hit hardest by the impacts of pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. 97 million for emerging opportunities such as aviation, locomotive, marine vessels and vehicle-grid integration.

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Transportation California Emissions Energy 370

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

A new report from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that air pollution at US ports can be reduced significantly at all port types and sizes through a variety of strategies and cleaner technologies. Children, older Americans, outdoor workers and individuals with respiratory and heart conditions can be especially vulnerable.

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Pollution EPA Cleaner Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

A recent study by an international team calculated that shipping causes a net cooling of climate across all parametrizations of the indirect aerosol effect (IAE) and scenarios throughout the period 1900?2050. Shipping-induced global temperature change in 2050 using different parameterizations of Indirect Aerosol Effect (IAE).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In this configuration, the second-generation fuel cell system delivers more than 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 lbs., Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A. all while demonstrating exceptional drivability, quiet operation, and zero harmful emissions. and Long Beach is an important driver of this program.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The hot, humid environment of tropical marine areas such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef can wreak havoc on the marine autonomous systems. Underwater and surface MAS are used for marine monitoring, locating objects such as mines on the seafloor, and rescuing swimmers.

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Water Mariner Australia Engine 94

Green Car Congress

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. Marine-living organisms range from plankton and bacteria to seagrasses, saltmarsh plants and mangrove forests.

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Mariner Carbon Emissions Climate Change 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2009

Red areas are those where waters are under-saturated in aragonite and so hostile to shell formation by marine organisms, with darker color indicating greater under-saturation. James Orr, Marine Environment Laboratories (MEL-IAEA) and chairman of the symposium. Source: ACECRC. Click to enlarge. Surface ocean pH has already dropped by 0.1

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Monaco Mariner Climate Change Montenegro 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2018

The projects are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. Top: Fuel cell extended range top loader at POLA.

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Los Angeles Long Beach Transportation Emissions 220

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Water covers 72 percent of the Earth’s surface, its volumes host 80 percent of biodiversity and play a pivotal role in global phenomena, such as climate change. Pioneering underwater network technology There are a few marine research stations scattered around the globe (like needles in algal stacks).

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Building Climate Change Italy Climate 97

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APRIL 23, 2016

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption. IMO said that the move sends a clear signal about its commitment to climate change mitigation.

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Fuel Climate Change 2013 Climate 150

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The more stringent ozone NAAQS recently shelved by President Obama would have further reduced the 8-hour standard to within the range of 0.060-0.070 parts per million (ppm). The two areas suffer from some of the worst air quality in the country due to a number of factors, such as meteorology, geography, climate and weather.

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Ozone EPA Pollution 2002 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Electric & Hybrid Marine - In the commercial marine sector, batteries are starting to saturate early adopter segments, such as ferries, and reach their limitations in others, such as the short and deep-sea vessels (which produce the majority of the sector’s emissions). MW and some potential supplier order pipelines reaching 200 MW.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2010

A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping; describes technological solutions; and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in this sector.

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Emissions Pollution Climate Change Transportation 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

Ranges of global technical potentials of renewable energy sources derived from studies analyzed in SRREN report. Note that the figure is presented in logarithmic scale due to the wide range of assessed data. These four were chosen in order to represent the full range. Source: SRREN. Click to enlarge. Source: SRREN.

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Renewable Supplies Global Energy 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. Tonnes CO 2 e/capita. Credit: ACS, Kennedy et al.

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Emissions Global Gas Los Angeles 199

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JUNE 14, 2016

All the while, Russell and her team used instruments installed on board to continuously measure pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ), organic and black carbon aerosols, and engine performance to characterize differences between conventional and renewable fuels.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2009

The funding from A*STAR’s Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) will support research teams from A*STAR research institutes and local institutes of higher learning to develop solutions to manage environmental deterioration, pressures on natural resources and climate change brought on by rapid growth and urbanization.

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Singapore Grant Waste Cheap 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

However, estimates of greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of algal biofuel production span a wide range; some studies suggest that algal biofuel production generates less greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum-based fuels while other studies suggest the opposite. Potential effects on local climate.

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Production Water Fuel Emissions 257

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Sulfur aerosols impact human health, ecosystems, agriculture, and global and regional climate. While the overall global uncertainty in sulfur dioxide emissions is relatively small, regional uncertainties ranged up to 30%. grid by sector for use in coordinated climate model experiments. Emissions were distributed on a 0.5°

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2005 2000 Emissions China 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. LNG as fuel eliminates SO x emissions, significantly reduces NO x and particulate matter, and also reduces GHG emissions—although not to the levels that would be required for addressing climate change. Emissions Fuels Policy Ports and Marine'

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner 231

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The estimated cost of implementing the 2017 CAAP ranges from $7 billion to $14 billion. Recent air emissions inventories show the ports have surpassed the 2023 pollution reduction goals for DPM (87%) and SO x (97%) and are close to reaching their goal for reducing NO x (56%). The group’s meetings will be open to all who wish to attend.

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Long Beach 2017 Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

The Scoping Plan describes the comprehensive range of efforts California must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and meet the state’s long-term goals to combat climate change. What steps must California now take to meet the state’s climate goals beyond 2020? Earlier post.)

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Climate Change 2020 Climate Transportation 220

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As we confront the enormous challenge of climate change, we should take inspiration from even the most unlikely sources. Take, for example, the tens of thousands of fossil-fueled ships that chug across the ocean, spewing plumes of pollutants that contribute to acid rain, ozone depletion, respiratory ailments, and global warming.

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Climate Climate Change Solar Mariner 145

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The ZECAP Project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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Los Angeles Fuel Power Powered 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

Apart from contaminated sites, the mercury pollution detected today is often found in locations very far away from its original source. Despite recent progress in improving the available knowledge base, the report notes, the emissions estimate still has large associated uncertainties, giving a range of 1,010-4,070 tonnes.

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Mercury Emissions 2013 Global 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

Developed through the International Association of Ports & Harbors’ World Ports Climate Initiative, the ESI program is the first of its kind in North America and the Pacific Rim. Initially, up to 30% of the ships calling at the Port are expected to qualify for the ESI incentives. The Port has committed $450,000 to jumpstart the program.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? But its monumentally less pollution , even on the national (half-coal) grid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Electric cars are part of the electrification of the citys transit system -- along with trackless trolleys, streetcars and light rail -- helping lessen dependence on foreign oil and reduce pollution, Mayor Greg Nickels said. These public charging stations are really the pill to solve the disease we call range anxiety." Washington, D.C.

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Seattle Nissan Electric Cars Cars 67

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Oceans, already expanding from warmth and melting glaciers, would rise, increasing coastal flooding; a chain reaction of climate changes is projected to lead to harsher, more widespread droughts and more powerful storms. Reductions in Emissions. C to 2 °C above pre-Industrial Revolution levels.

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Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions 244