article thumbnail

Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

Green Car Congress

The technology group Wärtsilä has joined a consortium of key partners to form Zero Emission Services B.V. The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Concept 357
article thumbnail

Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

Green Car Congress

The zero-emissions concept machine, named EL41H4, is on display at the Gradall Booth, W41500. The concept machine is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, matched to the duty cycle of the excavator, which fit neatly into the existing engine bay.

Volvo 435
article thumbnail

Airbus releases three hydrogen-powered concepts for zero-emission aircraft by 2035; ZEROe

Green Car Congress

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. The concepts we unveil today offer the world a glimpse of our ambition to drive a bold vision for the future of zero-emission flight. —Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. —Guillaume Faury.

Hydrogen 418
article thumbnail

Dachser launching emission-free delivery in Freiburg city center; 26% reduction in total transport emissions

Green Car Congress

Dachser is now making all its deliveries to the heart of the southwest Germany city Freiburg emission-free, using a combination of Fuso eCanters, StreetScooters, and cargo bikes. Taking transportation as a whole, this new service reduces CO 2 emissions per shipment by 26%.

Emissions 221
article thumbnail

BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. Concept DYNAMIC CARGO. The rear section remains stable through all corners without tilting towards the road.

BMW 448
article thumbnail

MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

Green Car Congress

MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets. WMC 250EV bike in testing at MIRA, with the V-Duct visible.

article thumbnail

DOE announces $187M to support electrification of transportation sector

Green Car Congress

million, is seeking innovative solutions for on-road and off-road vehicles to develop and accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure and enable drastically-reduced GHG emissions in support of Administration goals. The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new $99.5-million Develop clean energy plans for underserved communities.