Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

Ride-hailing vehicles travel more miles than personal vehicles, making them more efficient. Electric vehicles are beneficial, and that benefit is larger if you’re traveling more miles and charging from renewable sources during the day. The paper is published in the journal Nature Energy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2018

Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance. The Chevrolet Bolt EV with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles is the most popular vehicle among Maven Gig drivers. Unlimited miles and insurance are included, and there’s no membership fee.

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Baua Electric

MAY 19, 2024

This transformation is driven by the global push by aggregator platforms to lower greenhouse gas emissions and embrace sustainable transportation options. EVs: A preferred choice A recent survey conducted among gig delivery workers highlighted the growing preference for EVs in the last-mile delivery segment.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has awarded New Flyer a contract for up to 300 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG), 60-foot heavy-duty transit buses. The contract is for 65 firm orders and options to purchase an additional 235 buses.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. — David Abney, UPS chief operating officer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Excess heat and pressure from the exhaust gas are recaptured by the turbo-compound unit. VTS, based in suburban Sacramento, California, reports significant fuel savings for its fleet of 11 Volvo D13TC-powered VNL 760s, while Tom MacDonald Trucking cites outstanding improvements to its average miles per gallon and fuel costs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The researchers hope to test the technology using Mack trucks from Westcan’s fleet, traveling Alberta Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary—a distance of about 300 km (186 miles). DME is a gas under ambient conditions. DME offers performance that is similar to diesel, making it suited for fleets that have to haul heavy loads.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2020

Scaling-up the electrofuel industry will require a coordinated effort on the part of the broader industry (including upstream oil and gas), governments and research institutions globally. for shorter haul flights up to 1000 miles (1600 km) and 100 passengers). The global aviation industry consumes 3.2

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2019

Awarded to CALSTART and managed by CALSTART and the Shared-Use Mobility Center in partnership with GRID Alternatives and the Local Government Commission, projects will also aim to address “first and last-mile connector trips”: getting residents to and from their homes and local transit stops.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 4, 2011

If the US is to meet its targets in reducing oil consumption and greenhouse gases, it must achieve significant improvements in vehicle technology and reduce vehicle miles travelled.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. It’s unusual to find two relatively equivalent vehicles offering a choice of gas or electric fuel. My situation was a real choice.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2021

Here are five budget options for sustainable transportation (with links to further Clean Fleet Report tests and news). Keep in mind that the Cooper SE has a relatively short range of 110 miles. The Leaf has a range of 149 miles, but the $38,200 Leaf Plus can go for 226. Sustainability Can Be Affordable.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

The duty differential for compressed natural gas (CNG) was maintained and the duty differential for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was reduced by 1p per litre. On April 1st this year the main fuel duty rate increased by 1.84p per litre and the duty of rebated oils (e.g. biodiesel) rose in line with the main fuel duty rate.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2015

However, with today’s electricity grids, usage of PEVs could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80—98% in British Columbia, around 45% in Alberta, and 58—70% in Ontario. Among PEV Pioneer respondents, the median driving distance for one “driving day” was 45 km (28 miles), with a mean of 59 km (37 miles). Click to enlarge.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 2, 2023

As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. Additionally, the cost of EVs has been steadily decreasing, making them more affordable for the average consumer.

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EV Connect

APRIL 29, 2024

As we celebrate Earth Month , it's crucial to recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and the role that each of us plays in creating a greener future. Overall, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, we recognize that sustainability is a collective effort.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2009

petroleum fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is on the right track, there remains a need for continued investment in longer-term, higher-risk, higher-payoff vehicle technologies that could be “ highly transformational ” with regard to those twin concerns.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

Electricity is usually cheaper than gasoline or diesel on a per-mile basis. By integrating EVs with renewable energy generation, such as solar or wind power, it becomes possible to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources and create a more sustainable transportation ecosystem.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2009

Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. At many demonstration sites, fuel cell buses required refueling after about 200 km (93-124 miles). The most significant challenge was range. This was higher than expected.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. Longer Term Green House Gas emissions reductions. Curitiba’s transportation system “is not extensive but it is very viable,” said Cervero. 0.9 - 0.95X. 0.8 - 0.85X. Advanced powertrain (%). . Urban planning as part of the solution. Still, Prof.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The electrification of transportation, coupled with the transition to renewable energy sources, contributes to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2019

The university’s Parking and Transportation Services and Cal State LA Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility received a best practice award for sustainable transportation in the 2019 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards competition.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

In contrast, by encouraging a large increase in trip sharing, transit use, and active transport through policies that support compact, mixed use development, cities worldwide could save an estimated $5 trillion annually by 2050 while improving livability and increasing the likelihood of meeting climate change targets. —Fulton et al.

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EV Connect

JUNE 27, 2022

Background Focused on the production, transmission, and distribution of energy, Avista Utilities provides electricity to nearly 403,000 customers and natural gas to about 369,000 customers across 30,000 square miles and four northwestern states, including Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of southern and eastern Oregon.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Growth of the EV Network The NEVI Formula Program will install DC fast charging stations every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Thorough planning helps communities anticipate impacts on equity, the grid, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Trust in the EV network is on the rise.

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