Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers.

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PHEV Emissions Re-Charge Plug-in 334

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

An analysis by JATO Dynamics has found that average new vehicle CO 2 emissions in European increased in 2018, with the total average increasing by 2.4 The analysis covered 23 markets in Europe and found a direct correlation between diesel car registrations and average CO2 emissions. g/km to 120.5 g/km in 2015 to -1.4

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Diesel CO2 Gasoline Emissions 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2014

Renault Group has moved into pole position in Europe in terms of low CO 2 emissions, with an average of 114.7g of CO2/km per vehicle (source: AAA-DATA) based on its passenger car sales over the full year 2013. Overall, the New Renault Clio range emits 18.5 g of CO 2 /km less than the model’s previous generation. km to 114.7g/km

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Low CO2 2013 CO2 Europe 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2022

AUDI AG and the Austria-based green tech company Krajete GmbH are jointly developing new technologies for filtering emissions from ambient air. The recovered CO 2 is then available in a highly concentrated form as a raw material for permanent storage or for a wide range of industrial applications. r, Hungary.

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Audi CO2 Austria Hungary 304

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2019

Emissions Analytics, a leading independent specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions, suggests that mass adoption of hybrid vehicles, rather than low-volume take-up of full BEVs, is the most effective solution to cutting CO 2 now and also in meeting 2030 emission targets.

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Emissions Hybrid CO2 Gasoline-Electric 294

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2018

Countries seeking to meet Paris Agreement targets on CO 2 emissions must get a grip on the amount of pollution produced at city level, according to a new open-access study published in S cience Advances by an international team of researchers from Europe and China. Total CO 2 emissions of 182 Chinese cities. Shan et al.

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Emissions CO2 Laos Pollution 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2020

That is one result of the Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial (LEFT) project to investigate the practical deployment of hydrogen powered vehicles in the UK. More than 14 tonnes of CO 2 was saved in a two-year trial involving just 11 urban trucks and vans running on green hydrogen dual fuel.

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Hydrogen Fuel CO2 Fleet 446

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The particles can be produced at an industrial scale at a low cost, and with minimal environmental impact, providing an attractive pathway toward reducing the world’s greenhouse emissions. However, the harsh conditions required to prepare these materials have limited the scope of synthetic control over their physical properties.

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Hydrogen Emissions CO2 Fuel 221

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2023

This innovative technology eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO 2 emissions compared with conventional well cementing systems, which include portland cement. The EcoShield system has the potential to avoid up to 5 million metric tons of CO 2 emissions annually—the equivalent of removing 1.1 million cars from the road each year.

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Portland CO2 Carbon North America 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

In addition to the European car market recording tepid growth in 2019, CO 2 emissions have continued to increase, despite new regulation designed to curtail this, according to JATO Dynamics. Last year, the volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions for European markets were at their highest recorded levels since 2014. —Felipe Munoz.

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SUV Emissions Diesel Europe 221

Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Automotive Cells Co ( ACC ) has partnered with UK startup Circulor to check the provenance and embedded carbon emissions of raw materials the France-based battery maker uses for electric vehicle (EV) battery cells, the two companies said on Wednesday. ACC is a joint venture between Stellantis, TotalEnergies and Mercedes-Benz Group.

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Carbon Supplies Auto Emissions 97

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy. —Li and Yu.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2012

CO 2 per capita emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production from the top 5 emitting regions. Global emissions of CO 2 increased by 3% last year, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO 2 emissions”, released by the EC Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL).

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2011 Emissions CO2 Global 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2014

40.7%, with total CO 2 emissions reduced by 82.0?88.4%, This results in a decrease in total CO 2 emissions to less than 5g CO 2 /MJ F-T product, compared to a range of 27.0 Process efficiency was sensitive to recycle ratio; more recycle seemed to be beneficial for improving process efficiency and reducing CO 2 emissions.

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CO2 Emissions Gas Aspen 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

gigatons of CO 2 : three times Germany’s carbon-dioxide emissions in 2016. If the climate targets set by the Paris conference are to be achieved, CO 2 emissions from traffic worldwide will have to be reduced 50% over the next four decades, and by at least 85% in the advanced economies, Bosch notes. Bottom: Fuel pathways. Source: Bosch.

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Emissions Fuel CO2 Gasoline-Electric 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The team found that, contrary to common belief, a PHEV with about 60  km (37 miles) of real-world range currently electrifies as many annual vehicles kilometers as a BEV, despite having a much smaller battery. Also shown are the annual electrified VKT by BEV and PHEV with typical ranges as shaded areas under the curve. Plötz et al.

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PHEV Kits Range CO2 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

Considered over the entire life cycle of a battery, this method can cut CO 2 emissions by up to 20%. With consistent lightweight design, the use of steel increases the weight of the battery by only around one to one-and-a-half percent and is therefore negligible in terms of driving performance and range.

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Concept Batteries Battery CO2 448

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The technology can also be scaled up to the megaton-per-year range and thus harbors great potential from the future. From a scientific perspective, the adsorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is an important measure in addition to reducing emissions for reaching the Group’s climate targets.

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Audi Iceland CO2 Carbon 446

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Average CO 2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe increased during 2017—the first rise in 10 years— according to a new analysis by JATO Dynamics. Covering 23 European markets, the study found that average CO 2 emissions increased by 0.3 g/km in 2017, finishing at 118.1 g/km—a difference of 5.5

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Gasoline Diesel Emissions SUV 244

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. This technology enables precise valve lift control through HLA, coupled with engine braking capability, which in turn helps reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

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Eaton Fuel Economy CO2 Vehicles 269

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Controlled incremental darkening of car windows prevents heat entry and lowers CO 2 emissions. This film is still rather cost-intensive for mid-range vehicles with large glazed areas. Here we adjust the algorithms so that the behavior of the windows offers maximum safety and comfort for the driver while improving emission values.

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Emissions Las Vegas Range CO2 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

A new study commissioned by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) investigates the real-world emissions of four Euro 6 passenger cars—one gasoline and three diesel vehicles with different aftertreatment technologies—tested under variable conditions. NO x emissions under laboratory and on-road tests.

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Gasoline Diesel Emissions CO2 186

EV Obssesion

JANUARY 4, 2022

The post VISION EQXX – Electric Range & Efficiency, Volvo’s Heavy-Duty Electric Truck, Deutsche Post Zero Emissions for All Mail Transport appeared first on EV Obsession.

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All-Electric Transportation Emissions Range 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Mercedes Emissions 316

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

During subsequent operation, and depending on their power source, electric vehicles can compensate the initially higher CO 2 emissions that occur during production, due to the production of the battery cells. The 360° environmental check is not just about CO 2 emissions and energy requirements.

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Mercedes CO2 Polymer Lithium Ion 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2019

CO2 emissions in g/km: 99; efficiency class: A+. ›. Third natural gas tank for additional range of 80 kilometres ›. The new Golf Variant model now features three natural gas tanks—instead of just two as before—once again increasing the already long range of the CNG drives. extra-urban 3.0 / combined 3.6;

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Gas Available Range Gasoline 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

million investment in 2015) in Carbon Recycling International ( CRI ), an Icelandic company which produces renewable methanol using recycled CO 2 emissions sourced from a local thermal power plant and hydrogen made by splitting water with electrolysis (Power-to-Methanol). Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.).

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Iceland CO2 Gasoline Renewable 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2020

Harvesting solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into fuel is a promising way to reduce carbon emissions and transition away from fossil fuels. The researchers are experimenting with a range of different catalysts to improve both stability and efficiency.

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Water CO2 Solar Convert 418

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

They feature a fully air-suspended 6x2 standard chassis with a technically permissible gross weight of 26 tonnes, an Active Space large-capacity cab, a liftable and steerable third axle, and a 460 hp Cursor 13 natural gas engine compliant with Euro VI Step E emission standards.

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Low CO2 Convert Fleet CO2 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2017

The resulting CNT wool is of length suitable for weaving into carbon composites and textiles and is highly conductive; the calculated cost to produce the CNTs is approximately $660 per ton, compared to the current $100,000+ per ton price range of CNTs. A paper on the work is published in the journal Materials Today Energy. Johnson et al.

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Low Cost Carbon CO2 Solar 300

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2014

Audi says that its Online traffic light information system, demonstrated in an Audi A6 as part of a technology display at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas, is production ready and could be fitted to every Audi model in the range subject to the necessary government legislation. Click to enlarge.

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Las Vegas Audi Light Emissions 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Clean Air Act standards to reduce CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants (electric utility generating units, EGUs). EPA is soliciting comment on what the standard should be within the proposed range.

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EPA Standards Emissions Power 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. The corresponding range of CO 2 offsets is 0.55–2.0 Gigatons yr −1. This would displace 3.8–13.7%

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Brazil Emissions Global Climate Change 150

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 24, 2023

With increased power, enhanced efficiency, and an extended range, the Next Generation eCanter from FUSO offers a wide array of applications and operates with zero CO2 emissions during driving.

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Extended Range Production CO2 Light 122

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2023

Since January 2021, the partners in the initiative have completed a range of evaluations on technology suppliers, feasibility studies and conceptual designs, while working closely with regulators on compliance issues. The consortium has now zoned in on the methanol to jet (MTJ) pathway as its chosen technology route.

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Fuel Energy CO2 Waste 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

A collaboration between Neste, HERE Technologies, and PTV Group indicates that traffic-related CO 2 emissions can be reduced by choosing the right driving route, especially in urban areas on short trips with private cars. A CO 2 -friendly route is based on the lowest possible fuel consumption and through that to lower CO 2 emissions.

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CO2 Finland Emissions Climate Change 186