Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2020

PowerCell Sweden AB will participate in an EU project that will develop and operate a refuse truck with fuel cells for Renova AB, western Sweden’s leading environmental enterprise within recycling and waste management. Renova’s end customer, the City of Gothenburg, wants to increase testing of fuel-cell-powered refuse trucks.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% in the past two years. L ge /100 km.

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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. g/km for Italy.

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SUV Emissions Diesel Europe 221

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Replacing fossil fuels with Neste’s renewable fuels reduced global climate emissions altogether by a 8.3 The emission reduction is calculated by comparing the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of the renewable fuels that Neste produces in a year to the life cycle emissions of conventional European diesel.

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Renewable Climate 2017 Emissions 150

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

How do you make a diesel engine more efficient? That''s what researchers at Sweden''s Lund University are doing, and they believe this combination could cut both fuel use and emissions in heavy-duty trucks. One answer may surprise you: Run it on gasoline.

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Gasoline Diesel Emissions Engine 141

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APRIL 25, 2018

Efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) stalled in 2017 compared to 2016, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). According to the provisional data, the average CO 2 emissions of a new car sold in the EU rose by 0.4 g/km last year to 118.5g/km.

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JUNE 27, 2020

2 -emissions-from-new-cars-vans-2019">According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (UK), increased in 2019, for the third consecutive year. g CO 2 /km in total). g CO 2 /km).

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2019 Iceland Emissions Bulgaria 207

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Neste, the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel, has opened a new office in Hoofddorp, in greater Amsterdam which will serve as the global hub for the growing Renewable Aviation business. Neste is now also launching Neste MY Renewable Diesel to climate-conscious fleet customers in the Netherlands. EG Retail (Netherlands) B.V

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MAY 5, 2017

Scania has launched a large-scale renewable diesel (HVO) pilot for employees based in Södertälje, Sweden, enabling them to fuel their cars with renewable diesel. In Sweden, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) is mainly produced by rape seed oil and waste from the food industry.

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JUNE 25, 2019

According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 For the first time, the average CO 2 emissions from new vans also increased. g CO 2 /km.

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MARCH 29, 2021

Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has joined the eFuel Alliance , an interest group dedicated to the industrial production of synthetic fuels based on hydrogen and CO 2 from renewable sources. Throughout the world, more than 1.3

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APRIL 30, 2019

Bosch has formed an alliance with Powercell Sweden AB, the Swedish manufacturer of fuel-cell stacks. Under the agreement, the two partners will work jointly to make the polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell ready for production. The fuel cell can play a decisive role here.

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Fuel Production Hydrogen Sweden 283

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Volvo Trucks has begun public field testing with methane diesel trucks that can run on liquefied natural gas (methane) (LNG). We’re currently in a transition period, moving from decades of dependence on oil to a society built on renewable fuels. Three filling stations for liquefied methane gas have been planned in Sweden to date.

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Sweden Volvo Diesel Gas 218

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland, Alstom, Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH (NASA) and Rolls-Royce plan to implement jointly a new hybrid drive solution on Abellio’s fleet of Coradia Lint diesel trains. The Coradia Lint is a fuel-efficient diesel multiple unit (DMU) that can reach operating speeds of up to 140 kph.

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Diesel Hybrid Luxembourg Conversion 236

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JUNE 19, 2017

Neste began production of renewable diesel 10 years ago at the Neste Porvoo refinery in Finland. Neste has since become the leading circular economy company in biofuels and reduced GHG emissions from traffic by more than 33 million tons, based on production of the renewable bio-hydrocarbon fuel. Earlier post.)

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JULY 9, 2022

Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. The ordered battery-electric equipment is manufactured in Örebro, Sweden. The order also includes the capability for advanced automation solutions, including remote control. F) at depth.

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MAY 21, 2013

PowerCell, a Swedish energy technology company with roots in the Volvo Group, unveiled a functioning full-scale prototype of its PowerPac fuel cell system, which combines an autothermal reformer and a PEM fuel cell stack to convert diesel fuel into electricity. Fuel Cells Hydrogen Hydrogen Production' Earlier post.)

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Convert Diesel Fuel Hydrogen 268

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Hamburg airport in Germany has started using Neste’s renewable diesel as a solution to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The users of the fuel reported significantly less soot and smell and a slightly reduced consumption during the four months of tests preceding the final decision.

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Renewable Diesel Fleet Sweden 150

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

PowerCell Sweden AB has developed a new and improved version of its MS-100 fuel cell system. The MS-100 fuel cell system has been developed for marine applications and off-road applications such as construction and material handling equipment which demand reliable operation, high power output and flexibility.

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Fuel Sweden Mariner 2008 150

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

H2-Industries and Lloyd’s Register (LR) are working together on developing safety standards for all-electric vessels powered by emission-free Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology. LOHC technology from H2-Industries enables the safe storage of hydrogen as well as the safe and efficient operation of fuel cells onboard.

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Industrial Industry Standards Fuel 249

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JANUARY 26, 2018

million) grant from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), the JIVE 2 project will deploy 152 fuel cell electric buses across 14 European cities throughout France, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK. Coordinated by Element Energy , and supported by a €25-million (US$31.2-million)

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Europe Fuel Hydrogen Iceland 244

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JUNE 13, 2022

A team at Chalmers University in Sweden has analyzed the results of the integration of a chemical looping gasification (CLG) process with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) process and found that this biomass-to-liquids process can produce FT crude with net-negative CO 2 emissions. 53%), followed by FT diesel (?31%) Kumar et al.

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JANUARY 23, 2011

Scania has received an order for 158 buses from public transport company Keolis Sverige in Sweden. Scania has previously delivered ethanol- and biogas-fuelled vehicles to Keolis, and the new buses will be equipped with engines for the renewable fuels ethanol and rapeseed methyl ester (RME).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Siemens and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) are conducting a one-mile, zero-emission eHighway demonstration in Carson, Calif., Heavy-duty trucks are the leading source of smog-forming emissions in Southern California. near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 20, 2017

The fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) continued to improve last year but at a slower rate, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. g CO 2 /km, new cars sold in 2016 emitted more than 23 g CO 2 /km above the 2021 target, according to the provisional emissions reported by Member States.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Biomass technology group BTG plans to set up a new high-tech technology company that can convert crude pyrolysis oil into diesel fuel suitable for the shipping sector. Pyrolysis oil is made from biomass-based residues such as sawdust and roadside grass cuttings and is a sustainable alternative for replacing fossil fuels.

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Oil Convert Mariner Fuel 186

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AUGUST 15, 2014

Polestar, the motorsport and performance collaboration with Volvo Cars, has introduced a modest Performance optimization of the Volvo V60 diesel Plug-in Hybrid. The Polestar optimization increases the power output to a total of 298 hp (222 kW) and 670 N·m (494 lb-ft), making it the strongest ever diesel model from Volvo.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug Diesel 218

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JANUARY 30, 2014

Ballard Power Systems will supply Solaris Bus and Coach with two zero emission fuel cell power modules to be used in buses planned for deployment in Hamburg, Germany. It is Hamburg’s challenging goal as of 2020 not to buy any conventional diesel buses anymore. —Günter Elste, CEO of Hamburger Hochbahn AG.

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United Arab Emirates Supplies Poland Fuel 261

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Volvo Trucks delivered its first all-electric vehicles on 19 February: a refuse truck to waste and recycling company Renova, and a distribution truck to the logistics company DB Schenker and partner haulier TGM, operating in Sweden. The Volvo FL Electric trucks are part of a pre-series developed in collaboration with selected customers.

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MAY 26, 2022

An opposed piston engine with hydrogen combustion could well provide the best-known thermal efficiency from a reciprocating engine, with the potential to match the in-vehicle efficiency of a hydrogen fuel cell. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x. with an air/fuel equivalence ratio (lambda) ? ? Fuel Injection.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal 353

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. In 2016, average emissions decreased by 1.5 In 2016, average emissions decreased by a further 4.7

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Environment Transportation Emissions Climate 150

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MARCH 3, 2012

Scania is putting 8 ethanol-fueled trucks in operation for its own goods transport services at its production facilities in Södertälje, Sweden. The switch from diesel will reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its internal goods transport by about 70%, the company said. Earlier post.).

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International Transportation Diesel Sweden 236

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MAY 27, 2015

Honda aims to win a new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency in an 8,500-mile (13,679 km) drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries in a 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. l/100 km) on the European combined cycle, a range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

MAN Diesel & Turbo is introducing its Liquid ME-GI (Liquid Gas Injection) engines for marine applications. All MAN Diesel & Turbo electronically controlled ‘ME’-engine types are available in dual-fuel versions with the LPG-fuelled version designated ME-LGI. DME can act as a clean fuel when burned in suitably optimized engines.

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Mariner Diesel Engine Sweden 210

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MAY 14, 2013

Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. Volvo Buses has already sold more than 1,000 of its conventional hybrid units; the plug-in version will facilitate the reduction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by 75 to 80%, compared with current diesel buses, the company said.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug Hybrid 281

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The Port of Frederikshavn, Steeper Energy and Aalborg University are partnering to establish a biomass biorefinery in Denmark to produce a sustainable drop-in sulfur-free marine fuel that will serve more than 100,000 vessels passing through the port annually.

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Mariner Denmark Fuel Finland 210

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JANUARY 2, 2012

A recent study by truck maker Volvo and tire manufacturer Michelin found that having the correct tires, tire pressure and wheel alignment can reduce truck fuel consumption by up to 14.5%. Diesel consumption increases dramatically if the wheels are not entirely parallel. Real life is bad enough. —Arne-Helge Andreassen.

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