Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers.

PHEV 334

PHEV Emissions Re-Charge Plug-in 334

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. The negotiations were initially looking to set thresholds on the size of plants or level of emissions to be controlled.

Mercury 250

Mercury Legal Emissions Global 250

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

Recognize the potential of CCS for industrial emission sources and review demonstration opportunities. A number of actions have already been initiated in support of the CCUS Action Group’s recommendations.

United Arab Emirates 210

United Arab Emirates Carbon Global Energy 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … —COP 26 Declaration.

Dominican Republic 199

Dominican Republic El Salvador Emissions Cape Verde 199

Plugs and Cars

MAY 13, 2008

After turning Nissan around during his 5 year tenure at the once beleaguered Japanese automaker and naysaying hybrids and electric cars a mere two years ago, Ghosn is moving both automakers toward a leadership position in zero-emission vehicles worldwide. Still, with all the activity, showrooms remain devoid of a highway-legal electric car.

Electric Cars 100

Electric Cars Cars Nissan Electric 100