Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

With few of us having the cash or credit to buy an expensive new addition, the bottom seems to have fallen out of the automotive industry which has been plunged into crisis. It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Averting a slump.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

It seems like a great idea in theory - the US Government is backing up its calls for the public to move to green cars by buying some of its own. While a mile or two better rating is significant across a fleet, this is undermined if it’s offset by premium costs for hybrids. . Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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EV Connect

JUNE 5, 2023

The Many Benefits of V2G Chargers There’s a reason that many industry pundits are saying V2G is the future of EV charging. V2G Benefits for Business EV Fleets Businesses can capture those same cost-saving benefits at a much larger scale. Consider a company with a 100-vehicle fleet, for example.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The motor industry is ‘extremely’ unlikely to hit its EU set target of a fleet average of 130g/km of CO2 by 2013, according to Clean Green Cars. The claim comes as the website releases details of the industry’s performance in the third quarter of 2010, where the average CO2 emitted by new cars stood at [.].

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2014

ERTRAC has more than 50 members, representing all the actors of the Road Transport System: transport industry, European associations, EU Member States, local authorities, European Commission services, etc. Solutions for passenger ‘green’ cars with market maturity and infrastructure availability. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

The purpose and the focus [of FFF] is exactly in line with what I promoted as president of Shell and subsequently as the founder of CFAE ,” Hofmeister said to Green Car Congress. The industry that produces oil can’t produce enough, unless the world doesn’t grow. It’s inevitable. How many people will suffer?

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Tax rises on electric cars could seriously hamper the Government’s ambition for the UK to become a world leader in the adoption of battery-powered cars – that’s the stark warning from the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) this week. Currently, zero emission cars are rated at 0 per cent for[.].

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size electric pickup truck was first delivered in Work Truck specification to fleet buyers nearly a year ago; but only now can civilians take one home. That’s roughly the same as Green Car Reports got in a week-long test for a Ford F-150 Lightning. miles per kilowatt-hour.

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Green Cars News

MAY 8, 2017

With the government being forced into publishing its draft consultation for combatting air pollution pre-election, many in the automotive industry wer

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

The global car fleet is predicted to grow from 800 million to 1.6 This doubling of the global car fleet calls for a step change in technology to ensure sustainable mobility in the long term in view of the goal of decarbonizing transport. billion vehicles by 2030. This requires a progressive shift from today’s situation.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Automakers aren’t the only ones trying to stay competitive in the automotive industry by becoming more eco-friendly. If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance.

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EV Adoption

APRIL 9, 2023

” This move by the world’s largest retailer has the potential to shake up the fast charging industry. This could reduce reliance on the costs involved in building out their own fleet depot charging stations and further increase their confidence in going electric.

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EV Connect

MAY 30, 2023

A bad actor could use this, for instance, to disable charging on a competitor’s vehicle fleet and disrupt their operations. If your business chooses to electrify its fleet or install public charging stations, you need to be confident you can do it securely. Many EVs are now capable of over-the-air software updates , for example.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 4, 2019

Nine organisations representing economists, fleets, motorists, the automotive industry, energy providers, and local government are calling for a new policy on motoring taxation.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 14, 2016

As more and more fleet drivers turn to electric and hybrid power, the leasing industry has welcomed £35m of government funding that will help boost th.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

A battery powered, all electric utility truck with an aerial device has been produced by Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation in association with Altec Industries Inc. Smith Electric is focused on production of battery electric powered vehicles for depot based predictable route delivery and service fleets.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Not content with battling the government’s proposed changes to salary sacrifice, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is now cal.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 21, 2013

Renault’s electric supermini, the ZOE has won a prestigious award from trade magazine BusinessCar, claiming the Green category in the 2013 Fleet Technology Awards, known informally as ‘The Techies’. Respected among the business world, the awards are the only ones in the industry that reward tech[.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The European Parliament has agreed to delay the introduction of a 95g/km CO2 fleet average standard until 2021, following intense lobbying from the car industry. Green credentials' Originally the 95g/km target was expected to be enforced by 2020, but will now be in place for a year later. The delay to the legislat[.].

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

CO 2 emissions by the European new vehicle fleet will be reduced by some 30% during the period from 2006 to 2015—emissions will be below the threshold of 120 grams CO 2 /km for the first time by 2015. Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress for the inauguration of the solar park.

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Green Cars News

JULY 18, 2009

He believes that Ford is leading the way in making quality, fuel efficient green vehicles after President Barack Obama’s administration dedicated $5.9billion to Ford in a government-industry partnership to build green cars.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Though only $878million of lithium-ion batteries are expected to be sold next year, by 2015 the industry could be worth nearly $8billion a year. That’s the verdict of a new report from Pike Research, which predicts a rapidly growing global market for electric vehicles – and particularly plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The activity looks at plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in real world usage using both fleet and public drivers. The Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity meanwhile, shares its results with industry and government research and development groups in an effort to aid both technological developments and target setting.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Hybrid car sales may have slumped as the recession continues to take its toll on the car industry, but Ford has made itself the exception that proves the rule. The trend continued during September when Ford sold 26,016 hybrid vehicles – a 73 per cent increase on the 15,015 units it sold during the same period last year.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2009

These could include tax rebates, off-peak charging rates, preferential parking, and grants for charging infrastructure installation. - Utility fleets: The utilities will develop new sustainable fleet acquisition and operation plans to help drive development and deployment of electric transportation solutions. US utilities.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Leading fleet management firm, Zenith plans to help businesses go electric with the launch of its new ‘E-Motion’ strategy. In an industry first, Zenith is making all EVs-whether they are full electric, plug-in hybrid or range-extenders-available to salary sacrifice and company car drivers. Electric cars'

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) have unveiled their joint proposal for stronger greenhouse gas pollution and fuel economy standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light trucks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

21 ] Electric fuel and biofuels will become even cleaner in the future [ 22 ] as our electric power generation transitions to more renewable energy and our biofuel industry transitions to advanced biofuels made from cellulosic waste materials, algae, etc. [ Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

It is hoped that by featuring lower structural costs its North American region may break even at a US total industry volume of around 10million vehicles. GM also wants to improve the fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet and will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in 2010.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2009

With the majority of automotive manufacturers to begin commercial mass deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2015, it is the intention of UK-HyNet to create the conditions that make the UK the first choice for car makers to launch their fleets.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 16, 2009

What will it take to electrify the automotive industry? Tags: Electric cars Ford Green cars Latest news electric car enablers electrification. Ford gave its opinions as part of the Plug-in 2009 conference in Long Beach last week. He said that the biggest issue with batteries is not the technology, but the volume.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

The total project funding will be further boosted by $72.4million in cost-share funding from industry participants to reach a total of nearly $114.3million. Will deploy 35 fuel cell systems as battery replacements for a complete fleet of electric lift trucks. The projects awarded funding include: - FedEx Freight East in Harrison, AR.

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

EPA estimates that the national programme will cut greenhouse gas emissions from the light duty fleet by 19 per cent by 2030. From 2012 onwards, the new national standards would be deemed to reflect the state standards and the auto industry would dismiss its legal challenges.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 24, 2012

The SATRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project run by Ricardo, Volvo and the SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden among other industry partners has now tested a fleet including a lead [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2009

A pre programme demonstration project that begins with five Think City vehicles will start in the early summer with the intention of gaining real time experience of running and operating electric cars in Spain. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news TH!NK NK electric vehicle testing programme Spain Think.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

“The stated targets of this research would enable a consumer-attractive ‘average car’ to be offered with CO2 emissions well below the mandated future target set for the European fleet average without compromising vehicle performance.”.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 12, 2012

Green Motion – the low CO2 vehicle and van hire firm – has been appointed the preferred car supplier for Aston Villa Football Club. The eco-minded company was favoured by the Premier League side due to its growing number of green awards – Best Industry Supplier at Energy Saving Trust’s Fleet Hero awards and the [.].

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