Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Volvo Trucks, having recently started sales of electric trucks for urban transport, believes that electrification can become a competitive alternative also for heavier trucks. We see great potential for heavy-duty electric trucks for regional transport and construction in the longer term. —Lars Mårtensson.

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Innovation News Network

MAY 1, 2024

New research has uncovered that carbon emissions associated with professional conferences make up a sizable fraction of air travel emissions. The post Air travel emissions must be reduced, researchers say appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2021

The FuelEU Maritime initiative will require ships carrying EU trade to progressively switch to sustainable alternative fuels. Biofuels, on the other hand, do not offer a sustainable alternative for shipping, the groups say, as crop-based biofuels emit more than the fossil fuels they replace and there will not be enough advanced biofuels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2023

Nikola Corporation announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has awarded Nikola and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a $41.9-million million grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern California.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Doing Well by Doing Good Sustainability and eco-friendly decisions are leading trends in the transportation industry today, and for good reason. According to the Environmental Protection Agenc y (EPA), the transportation industry is responsible for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Annual data compiled by the European Environmental Agency ( EEA ) and submitted to the UNFCCC on the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions usually leave out emissions from international shipping and aviation (so-called “bunkers”). Compared with 2007, transport emissions in 2008 decreased by 1.6% compared with 2007.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2019

A new California-wide program will make it easier for communities to get funding for clean mobility projects to improve their sustainability and quality of life. The program enables smaller groups and communities of concern that may not have the resources available to access funds for clean transportation choices.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. They will be operated by Alberta trucking companies Trimac Transportation and Bison Transport. Earlier post.).

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EV Connect

AUGUST 29, 2022

Transportation in the U.S. According to the American Public Transit Association, Americans took nearly 10 billion trips via public transportation in 2019. With that much activity, public transit makes a significant contribution to the total environmental and economic impact of the transportation sector in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

million to SCAQMD for the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project. This is yet another important step towards our vision zero emissions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has preliminarily awarded $44.8

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

A large scale roll-out of electric cars on European roads would result in significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and lower levels of certain air pollutants, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment. This amount is equivalent to around 10% of the total emissions estimated for that year. Source: EEA.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

An new study from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University suggests that best way to reduce transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the short term is a “drastic downscaling of both size and weight” of conventional gasoline and diesel cars.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2016

In their paper, published in the journal Energy Policy, Ling-Yun HE and Lu-Yi QIU, observe that regulatory policies imposed on vehicle usage as well as on car ownership can not solve the growing emissions problem. In China in 2013, The transport sector consumed 348.19 In China in 2013, The transport sector consumed 348.19

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

The European Environment Agency today published provisional data on average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010, showing a 3.7% Last year’s improvements bring the average CO 2 emissions of cars registered in the EU to 140 grams per km. drop compared to last year.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Ricardo experts in sustainable transport, with colleagues from E4tech and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu), have produced a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA) of road vehicles on behalf of the European Commission. avoided emissions from manure storage). The electricity sources (e.g.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Yet despite this, there are still a lot of skeptics who argue that electric vehicles do not really do anything useful for the environment. A study from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California has provided some real-world observations about electric vehicles and how they positively impact the environment.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, electric autos contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

Another is an annual clean transportation investment plan that is designed to spark innovation in projects that will help transform California’s fleet to meet greenhouse gas and clean air goals. million grant to the Center for Transportation and the Environment to develop and deploy fuel cell hybrid electric walk-in delivery vans.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2018

Alongside an all-electric distribution truck—the MAN eTGM—MAN will also be exhibiting the MAN eTGE van ( earlier post )—a battery-electric version of the new MAN transporter—at IAA. The urban environment is where eTrucks can truly demonstrate their strengths. Top: MAN eTGM. Bottom: MAN eTGE.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Transport and Infrastructure Committee. RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Committee Secretariat. Parliament Buildings. Wellington. Executive Summary.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2017

At the same time, plans are under way to expand the demo arena with heavy vehicles for quiet and emission-free urban traffic. —Stefan Eglinger, Director of Urban Transport Administration, City of Gothenburg. We want more people to give up their cars, cut emissions and reduce noise levels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2010

A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping; describes technological solutions; and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in this sector.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 9, 2023

This represents a significant advancement for clean transportation and zero-emission cars. The rally took place through the streets and not through the NH with a main focus to promote sustainable mobility. By March 31st, 2023, 200 EV fast charging pathways will be available at BPCL, according to the officials. How does it work?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

Cheng of the Sloan Automotive Laboratory assessing the prospects for methanol as an alternative transportation fuel in the US concludes that methanol is a safe and viable transportation fuel, although it not as good as ethanol in terms of energy density and ease of handling. It is a safe fuel.

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Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Electric cars, also known as electric vehicles (EVs), have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their efficiency, low operating costs, and reduced carbon emissions. With the world’s focus shifting towards sustainable energy, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution for the future of transportation.

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Setec Powerr

JUNE 28, 2023

The shift from conventional vehicles to EVs, facilitated by the availability of local charging infrastructure, enables a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2018

Alongside an all-electric distribution truck—the MAN eTGM—MAN will also be exhibiting the MAN eTGE van ( earlier post )—a battery-electric version of the new MAN transporter—at IAA. The urban environment is where eTrucks can truly demonstrate their strengths. Top: MAN eTGM. Bottom: MAN eTGE.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

vehicle sharing pilot program ( earlier post ) launched by General Motors and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) recently concluded after two years’ operation in a real-world environment. The Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 Designed, engineered and built by a team at GM China, the EN-V 2.0

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 20, 2023

This initiative aims to provide environmentally friendly transportation solutions while reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner mobility options.    As one of the world’s largest markets, India’s adoption of UberGreen could have a transformative impact on the country’s transportation landscape.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

The Volvo Group, in collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, will study the potential for building electrified roads on which city buses can be charged inductively at the same time as the bus is in operation (dynamic charging). We are working on both a broad and a deep basis to develop the technology of tomorrow.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

With over three million EVs already on the roads, India stands at the forefront of the global shift to sustainable transportation. As the EV industry continues to grow, it will have a ripple effect of positive outcomes, creating job opportunities and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The Swedish government is a partner in the Drive Me project through the Swedish Traffic Administration and the Swedish Transport Agency. Implementing autonomous drive will improve safety, reduce emissions and ease mobility in heavily congested urban environments.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Since Amazon and Rivian announced a partnership for sustainable e-commerce and 100,000 all-electric delivery vans in 2019, the conglomeration has flourished into a successful and groundbreaking package delivery program. It is a necessary step in the company’s mission to be sustainable, and it might not be possible without Rivian.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the wake of increasing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable transportation solutions, the United States has embarked on a significant initiative to revolutionize its transportation infrastructure. This initiative is expected to play a critical role in increasing the number of EVs on American roads.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2012

The energy projects chosen seek to improve electric vehicle batteries, to model the impact of renewable energy policy on the economy and the environment, and to better understand the combustion biodiesel fuels. Integrated energy-economy-environment (3E) modeling for clean vehicle development in China.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions also supports patient health. As the American Lung Association’s (ALA) Driving to Clean Air report found, switching to 100% zero-emission new vehicle sales and clean energy generation by 2050 could lead to: $978 billion in public health benefits 89,300 fewer premature deaths 2.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

” Bunker spent the bulk of his presentation describing the new medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations from EPA and the Department of Transportation. non-petroleum-based—for transportation. The future that we point to [is] very conventional-looking engines.” Earlier post.)

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