Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). An all-electric fleet would reduce lifetime greenhouse gas emissions by 14.7 Earlier post.).

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District of Columbia Fleet Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 435

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

Average emissions from new passenger cars in Europe increased for the third consecutive year in 2019, reaching 122.3?grams CO 2 /km), according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) final data. In 2019, average CO 2 emissions from all new cars reached 122.3 In 2019, average emissions of new vans were 158.0

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

The replacement of a diesel bus with an e-bus leads to an average reduction of the CO 2 emissions in the environment of 60.7 The increase in a number of e-buses in 2022 will already enable a decrease in emissions by 85.7 —Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. tons a year. thousand tons. Earlier post.).

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All-Electric Fleet Russia Electric 435

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2022

The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted this week, with 46 votes in favor, 40 against and two abstentions, a position on proposed rules to revise the CO 2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased climate ambition.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Since then, the Tesla Semi fleet has grown into almost 100 vehicles, as confirmed by Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy. Transitioning the Class 8 industry to electric could then have substantial benefits for the environment. The post Tesla Semi fleet now almost 100 units, confirms exec appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Fleet Tesla Nevada United States 141

Teslarati

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a bill on Monday that ensures the city’s fleet of government vehicles will be all-electric by 2030. We are working to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases entering our environment and doing everything to ensure that city government is taking steps to modernize alongside those goals.”

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Baltimore Fleet Maryland Vehicles 114

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Freight transportation is a pillar of the US national economy, but while long-haul trucks account for less than 6% of the vehicle miles traveled over US highways, they account for about 40% of the emissions of air polluting particulate matter and about 55% of nitrogen oxides, the precursor to ozone in the atmosphere, the study said.

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Emissions Diesel Ozone United States 286

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Numerous studies compiled by the Environmental Defense Fund show that in addition to harming the community, diesel school buses also “self-pollute” with emissions entering the bus cabin, to the point that “ the interior cabin of a diesel bus is five times higher ” than outside the bus.

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Fleet Pollution Diesel Ozone 123

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. m from the roadway.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company is working with Ricardo and test equipment specialist HORIBA on an advanced research project in the UK that aims to investigate the emissions of a range of buses operating in a modern commercial public transport fleet.

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Fleet Emissions Commercial London 286

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

How Keeping Your Tires Inflated Can Help the Environment Basic Care Can Reduce Contamination Checking tire pressure is a subtle yet impactful way to care for the environment. Regulatory bodies have overseen vehicle emissions for years, while these other environmental concerns remain barely attended despite a tire’s composition.

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Environment Waste Water Polymer 72

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2022

a developer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), will purchase fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems for ammonia-to-power maritime applications. Ballard’s FCwave engine is a scalable fuel cell system certified for operation in marine environments. Amogy Inc., Earlier post.)

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Emissions Engine Fuel Mariner 186

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. Are EVs Safe for the Environment? This is referred to as “well-to-wheel emissions.” When you are used to one technology, how do you prepare for the next one?

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Fleet United States Gasoline-Electric Charging 87

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The post GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hummer GMC Environment Gas 52

Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

One of the UK’s leading road and rail logistics companies, Maritime Transport, is making some big moves in a bid to electrify its trucking fleet – with fully 18 all-electric, three axle tractor units from Scania leading the charge. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Transportation Fleet Insight Gas-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2023

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.

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International Emissions Mariner 2008 150

Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2024

million grant from the state that will help it replace diesel fleets with zero-emissions electric vehicles and round out its infrastructure. grant to replace diesel fleets with EVs appeared first on TESLARATI. Penn State University has landed a $3.3 StateCollege.com also spoke to Rep. The post Penn State University lands $3.3M

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Grant Universal Fleet Diesel 108

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2021

If a ban were introduced on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions primarily due to reduced tailpipe CO 2 emissions, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

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Emissions Carbon Manufacturer Sale 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Performance Team – A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks ( earlier post )—the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date. We’re seeing a 30% growth rate in our Warehousing and Distribution business.

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Volvo North America Electric Electrical 429

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest a total of €7 billion (opex and capex) over the next ten years in measures to reduce its CO 2 emissions. The funds will flow in particular into alternative aviation fuels, the expansion of the zero-emission e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings.

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Climate Fleet Building Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, says it will be neutralizing the carbon emissions of all less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight shipments from 1 January 2021. This is why we have taken the decision to neutralize the carbon emission of all our LCL shipments.

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Carbon Global Emissions Climate Protection 321

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The Santa Ana, California hydrogen station, which went live Friday, was jointly developed by Trillium, Air Products, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Ballard Fuel Systems and New Flyer. Houston-based Trillium is a leading provider of renewable fuels and alternative energy solutions for fleets around the country.

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North America Hydrogen America Houston 427

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

ARC Electric EV fleet, featuring models from Tata Tigor, Citroen, and BYD, has collectively crossed the 80,000-kilometer mark in the first quarter of 2024. tons of CO2 emissions, underscoring the company’s dedication to fostering a cleaner and greener environment, the company shared. Our success in reducing 14.6

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Fleet Citroen CO2 Cleaner 40

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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Hybrid Emissions Lithium Titanate Energy Storage 207

Setec Powerr

MAY 17, 2023

Companies worldwide are looking towards electrifying their delivery fleets, and Amazon, the global e-commerce titan, is leading the way. The move towards delivery fleet electrification is not just about adhering to environmental obligations. Here’s why delivery fleet electrification will continue apace.

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Fleet DC Climate Change Gasoline-Electric 97

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hydra Energy, the Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) provider for commercial fleets looking to reduce emissions and costs with limited risk and no up-front investment ( earlier post ), has delivered its first hydrogen-converted, heavy-duty truck to paying fleet customer Lodgewood Enterprises. —Lodgewood President Arlene Gagne.

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Hydrogen Convert Diesel Companies 397

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

The trailer’s electrification platform and equipment set—inclusive of an e-axle, battery pack, and smart kingpin—provides power to auxiliary devices, enables zero-emission precooling with TRUs, provides the ability to move trailers with reduced emissions, and increases the overall uptime of tractors.

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California Range Cleaner Fleet 276

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved new low emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new light-duty and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in Colorado beginning in the 2022 model year. The new standards are estimated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 2 million tons annually by 2030. Earlier post.)

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Colorado Standards Emissions District of Columbia 262

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Walmart signed an agreement to reserve 5,000 of BrightDrop’s EV600 and smaller EV410 electric delivery vans to support the retail giant’s growing last mile delivery network and goal of operating a zero-emissions logistics fleet by 2040. BrightDrop’s electric vans may begin hitting the road for Walmart deliveries as early as 2023.

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New York City Fleet New York Miles 435

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2019

SensorComm Technologies received an award through the CASCADE Innovation Program, managed by Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (“CVEP”), to conduct an Internet of Things-based (IoT) emissions monitoring pilot program within the Coachella Valley in Southern California.

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Emissions Pollution Vehicles Maintenance 230

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Domino’s Pizza is rolling out a fleet of 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs for sustainable pizza deliveries. Meanwhile, 700 more units are being prepared and will be added to the fleet in the coming months. ’s largest electric pizza delivery fleet. ’s largest electric pizza delivery fleet. It will be the U.S.’s

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Chevrolet Fleet General Motors GM 102

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2020

Together with start-up Circulor , Mercedes-Benz is conducting a pilot project for transparency on CO 2 emissions in the cobalt supply chain as part of STARTUP AUTOBAHN. With “Ambition2039”, Mercedes-Benz Cars aims for a carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet in less than 20 years. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes Supplies Emissions CO2 337

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2019

New Flyer of America announced that a test demonstration with a New Flyer 40', heavy-duty fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) achieved 350-miles (563 km) of zero-emission range. These results exceeded the 300-mile range performance target by 17% without refueling.

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Miles Emissions Fuel Range 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. The report also assesses compliance performance for individual automakers and for the US fleet as a whole with the greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy. Source: EPA.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When it comes to fleet electrification and electric vehicles (EVs) in general, there are many myths stalling adoption. From lacking in safety and performance to requiring more upkeep and having a negative environmental impact, the misinformation around EVs and fleet electrification has made many fleet managers hesitant to board the EV train.

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Fleet Maintenance Gas-Electric Miles 84

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Volvo Group recently announced its ambition to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, at the latest. To support these sustainability goals, Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology.

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