Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and to operate a high-performance public charging network for battery-electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. —Christian Levin, CEO TRATON Group.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the latest purchase of approximately 60 million liters (approximately 16 million gallons US) of Sustainable Marine Fuel, DHL will reduce a total of 180,000 tonnes of tank-to-wake (TtW) CO 2 e on both FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) shipping until 2024.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Scania is expanding its strategic development of autonomous hub-to-hub transport solutions, with the launch of an Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. This new solution stands out due to its adaptability to customers’ specific routes and transport profiles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

XALT Energy is powering the US’ first, long-distance, all-electric passenger coach in tests with private and public transportation providers in the United States. NFI), to supply ultra-high energy lithium-ion battery packs for its zero-emission, MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE long-distance motor coach. Fuel cells.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The new legislation addresses bioenergy, sustainability, transport, electricity, heating and cooling, and in particular, focuses on consumers. Electromobility is strongly encouraged by two multipliers of 5x for renewable electricity used in road transport, and of 2x for rail transport.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2019

DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, has deployed one of the very first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Iveco Stralis long-haul trucks capable of towing a mega trailer. The combination of LNG truck and mega trailer is a promising sustainable solution for automotive logistics.

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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 This is an excellent opportunity to show the end-to-end potential of electrification.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

The aim of the Alliance is to scale-up, by 2030, the production and deployment of hydrogen as a fuel produced by means of low-emission technologies and renewable energy sources. Bus manufacturer Solaris has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance , an initiative led by the European Commission.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. Europe is currently seeing an increasing number of projects aimed specifically at the production of biomethane and its use in vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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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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Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2024

“Significantly, the partnership underlines BYD’s brand commitment to reducing carbon emissions for a greener future, for which UEFA EURO 2024 will provide an influential voice,” noted Michael Shu, the Managing Director of BYD Europe.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In Europe and other key markets, the D13TC engine has exceeded expectations and has proven to be fuel efficient, reliable and popular with drivers. The new Turbo Compound engine improves emissions, reducing the overall carbon dioxide footprint while still maintaining high average transport speeds.

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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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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2013

We are pleased to participate within the London Hydrogen Partnership and add our support to its ambitions to develop and enable clean, sustainable hydrogen fuel cell transport for the capital. —Graham Smith, Managing Director, Toyota Motor Europe, London Office.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2018

For this year’s annual World Economic Forum (23-26 January 2018), the city of Davos and ABB have teamed up in a long-term partnership to provide e-infrastructure for public and private transportation. The environmentally friendly system in Geneva could ultimately cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1,000 tons annually. Click to enlarge.

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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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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Japan, and Europe markets. The only byproduct of this process is water, making FCEVs a zero-emissions vehicle option and emitting only water vapor. The hydrogen cycle has three phases: create, store/transport, and consume. The fuel cell technology reduces CO2 emissions achieving clean energy.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The development of greener cars could create over 100,000 new manufacturing jobs across Europe, a new report from sustainable transport campaign group, Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

The revenue from such schemes should be invested in sustainable transport, the Directive states. Overall, air pollution is estimated to cause 3 million sick days and 350,000 premature deaths in Europe. European economies rely on transporting goods long distances. —Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The company has secured orders for about 150 hybrid buses in Europe. In South America, test driving is being conducted in cooperation with the Clinton Climate Initiative organization, which focuses on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2014

As the European Environmental Agency (EEA) reveals that average new car emissions in Europe fell 3.9 per cent last year to 127g/km CO2, sustainable transport group, Transport and Environment (T&E) warns the figures may be misleading thanks to a flawed system of tests used across the continent. [.].

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

Currently, transport is responsible for about a quarter of EU CO 2 emissions and also contributes significantly to reduced air quality (particulate matter, NO x , HC and CO) and related health problems, in particular in urban areas. Recycling and transportation of batteries. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. billion vehicles by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was funded by the Energy Institute and the Institute of Transportation Studies. However, the. Economic Impact?

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

VW has performed very well in Europe in terms of EVs, and helping Tesla expand its operations throughout the continent would likely be a huge advantage for the company. Tesla undoubtedly has a bright future in Europe, but Volkswagen currently holds the EV title there.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

The LATEST2 (Light Alloys Towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport 2 nd Generation) Project is being funded by a program grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Polymer composites are too expensive for body structures in large volume vehicle production and difficult to recycle. George Thompson.

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Driivz

MAY 3, 2021

The association consists of three regional organizations – the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the European Association for Electromobility (AVERE) and the Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP). The Electric Drive Transportation Association focuses on advancing mobility with electric innovation.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2020

BYD has entered the Finnish market for the first time after securing an order for 106 buses with Nobina, one of Finland’s and Scandinavia’s largest Public Transport Operators (PTOs). The announcement also signals a triple landmark, with Nobina becoming the first PTO in Europe to order BYD’s latest 50-foot, three-axle low-floor eBus model.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

That will require a transition to less expensive transportation fuels. Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Heywood recently co-authored a study called “On The Road in 2035—Reducing Petroleum Consumption and GHG Emissions.”. Responsible for designing the transportation system for the Citadel of Masdar. Longer Term Green House Gas emissions reductions. Quality urban planning isn’t limited to wealthy cities in Western Europe.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2009

The report gathers insights from demonstration participants at transit agencies in the United States, Europe, China, Japan and Australia, analyzes lessons learned, identifies key remaining challenges, and suggests potential roles for government in supporting commercialization. This was higher than expected.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

Alternative fuels have the potential gradually to replace fossil energy sources and make transport sustainable by 2050, according to a report presented to the European Commission last week by the stakeholder expert group on future transport fuels. For this we need to take into account the needs of all transport modes.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. . The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan. Transport .

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

At the start of this year’s race, president of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso said that sustainable transport would be essential in achieving climate goals as it accounts for almost a quarter of all Europe’s CO2 emissions and a third of total energy consumption.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

A new report from a team at the University of California, Davis, and the New York-based nonprofit Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) has concluded that shared mobility is a critical enabler for realizing the benefits of electrification and autonomous driving.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

In other words, while vehicle and fuel technologies clearly play a major role, so does demand reduction and the development of smarter, sustainable transportation systems. Of 9 reports from the TEF project, four deal with reducing transportation demand. —“Connecting (And Transforming) The Future Of Transportation”.

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