article thumbnail

US Conference of Mayors Adopts Resolution Calling on Federal Government to Support and Expand Natural Gas Vehicle Efforts

Green Car Congress

The US Conference of Mayors adopted a resolution at its 78 th Annual Meeting calling on the Federal government to accelerate its support for natural gas vehicles. The resolution calls for the following specific initiatives: Enact the New Alternative to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act (S.

Gas 186
article thumbnail

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. They are a major contributor to particulate matter (PM) and hydrocarbon emissions, besides visible smoke.

Engine 329
article thumbnail

Next 10 report says widespread EV adoption in California could deliver significant economic benefits to the state by 2030 and 2050

Green Car Congress

Widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in California could confer significant economic benefits by both 2030 and 2050, resulting in increases to Gross State Product (GSP), employment, real household incomes, and state revenue, according to a new report commissioned by the think tank Next 10.

article thumbnail

Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales

Teslarati

Maryland Governor Wes Moore criticized the previous administration, run by Larry Hogan, for dragging its feet to push the state’s fleet of passenger vehicles to be more sustainable: “The last administration pumped the brakes on this regulation, but today I am proud to say that we’re getting rolling again.”

article thumbnail

Delhi Electrical Car Coverage to be revised. What to anticipate

Baua Electric

The shape govt is anticipated to book conferences with all stakeholders throughout the then couple of weeks prior to finalising the draft for a refreshed EV coverage quickly. The shape govt could also be aiming complete EV transition of supply provider fleet and all govt reputable fleet to be finished all over the similar duration.

article thumbnail

New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

Green Car Congress

In addition, New York will replace or re-power older, high-polluting diesel-powered trucks, school buses, and equipment with cleaner vehicles and equipment. DEC also held more than 60 meetings, presentations, or conference calls with stakeholder groups. More than 150 people attended the public events.

New York 231
article thumbnail

MIT autonomous boats can target and latch onto each other: dynamic roboat structures

Green Car Congress

The city of Amsterdam envisions a future in which fleets of autonomous boats cruise its many canals to transport goods and people, collect trash, or self-assemble into floating stages and bridges. Roads near canals are now very congested—and have noise and pollution—so the city wants to add more functionality back to the canals.

MIT 223