Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The Taiwanese harbor city of Kaohsiung has launched a new hybrid electric ferry. It heralds Asia’s first hybrid electric ferry and, if successful, the Kaohsiung City Government plans to retrofit the rest of its diesel fleet to help reduce pollution levels around Taiwan’s largest harbor. —Visedo CEO Kimmo Rauma.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

4 Gen Logistics purchased 40 Volvo VNR Electric next generation trucks with funding support from California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to reduce its impact on the communities where its freight trucks operate.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). All types of modern hybrids can reserve battery power. BEV fans will also cite high maintenance and repair costs that supposedly come along with ICE vehicles. The major difference?

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

While it’s obvious that the internal combustion engine vehicles are polluting the air outside the buses, what you may not know is that numerous studies show that the pollution from the burning diesel regularly makes its way into the buses. View the Case Study How much funding is available for EV charging at school districts?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2013

While technologies for low carbon buses such as hybridization offer the prospect of significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions compared to conventionally powered vehicles, the improvement in terms of regulated emissions (criteria pollutants) may not be as great, according to a new report by Ricardo.

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Emissions Hybrid Vehicles Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Parker Hannifin is seeing growing acceptance in the market for its RunWise heavy-duty hydraulic series hybrid system ( earlier post ), currently only applied in Autocar refuse trucks. The hydraulic hybrid system consists of: Two high-pressure hydraulic pump/motors. Things are continuing to press forward in a very good way ,” he added.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. UPS will share data and analyses from the pilot for assessment against two of the lab’s key objectives: improving first delivery attempts and reducing “dwell time,” both of which should reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Most of the immediate project benefits will accrue in the San Joaquin Valley, an economically disadvantaged area with some of the highest pollution burdens in the country, as evidenced by CalEnviroScreen scores within the worst five percent in the state.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The Parker RunWise hydraulic hybrid system features a cradle design for packaging mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components. The new Autocar E3 refuse vehicles feature Parker’s RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive system. Tags: Heavy-duty Hydraulic Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Florida Miami Hybrid Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid, box body. Up to a reference mass of 2380 kg, the complete vehicle has its emission characteristics tested on a chassis dynamometer, with the result being shown in pollutants per km. In all models, the particulate filter is configured for the vehicle lifetime and is maintenance-free—i.e.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

A hybrid electric vehicle , as they are also commonly known, uses an electrical drive technology and applies regenerative braking, recovering the energy normally lost while braking. Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Electric Vehicles are Affordable.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EVs are not without their shortcomings, but it is irrefutable that numerous maintenance issues would dissolve by replacing internal combustion engines with contamination-proof EV fleets. Preventive maintenance is necessary to abate this concern until the full zero emission transition is finished.

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Fleet Fuel Hydrogen Maintenance 56

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

A recent study prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism found that since 2015, China has been far the main market for electric cars (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) followed by the EU and the US. In China, battery-electric cars dominate the electric car market, with a 75% share in 2016. in China in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Under the multi-year agreement, Valence Technology will serve as the exclusive battery supplier for all new Bénéteau Group hybrid-electric vessels that incorporate the ZF Marine hybrid drive systems. One of the features of the new hybrid drive system is the capability to recharge the battery packs without the use of diesel generators.

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Li-ion Supplies Hybrid Mariner 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

In 1997, the Toyota Prius was released as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. Fewer Traffic Jams, Less Pollution. By Haden Kirkpatrick.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Components: WT = wind turbine; Fnd = foundation; EC = electrical connections, including substation; Inst = installation; IOo = input-output, other; Mnt = Maintenance, excluding replacement parts; RP = replacement parts; EOL = end-of-life. Maintenance reports of operating wind farms have traditionally not been made public.

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Wind Parts Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

This latest funding will see internal combustion engine vehicles replaced as part of a contribution towards tackling the capital’s air pollution problem and supports the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s commitment to zero-emission transport in the capital.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Plug-in hybrid, full battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles count toward an automaker’s requirement.

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PHEV Emissions California Cleaner 195

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 13, 2023

No Need to Pay for Repairs or Do Maintenance The great part about leasing a luxury car is that you are not making any payments for maintenance or repairs as these are often worked into the contract under the factory warranty. This means choosing a luxury electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle that can run on renewable energy.

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Cars Maintenance Purchase Buy 75

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

A Foss Maritime Company’ Green Assist hybrid tug ( earlier post ) has joined the Foss fleet for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California. To help defray the added costs of development and construction of the first hybrid tug, both the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles contributed funding. Hybrid tug propulsion system.

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Los Angeles Long Beach Green Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2014

Goals for awards resulting from this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) include demonstrating reductions of 1) petroleum use, 2) greenhouse gas emissions, and 3) criteria pollutant and toxics emissions. The vehicle operating and maintenance costs shall also be recorded. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydrogen'

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. In between, there are hybrids and smart cars. The higher the percentage of EVs on the road, the lower the air pollution. Hybrid Cars.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Moreover, electric autos contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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India Auto Future Electric 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2016

Growing preference for pollution free hybrid & electric vehicles along with technological development is expected to drive lead acid battery demand over the forecast period. In addition, its low maintenance cost along with easy installation will fuel growth over the forecast period. In a new report, Grand View Research, Inc.

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Lead Acid Global Market VRLA 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Step-change improvement in the internal combustion engine is limited by the properties of existing fuels and may require fuels with high (super)knock resistance, altered compression-ignition behavior, increased heat sink capability, and equal or improved pollutant emissions. Kalghatgi, G., Levinsky, H., & Colket, M.

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Transportation Future Fuel Climate Change 255

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

2 – Keep Up with Regular Car Maintenance. While it does cost a bit to have your car checked over by a mechanic, regular maintenance will improve your fuel economy and help you catch problems before they occur. One aspect of maintenance that many people forget is tire maintenance.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 103

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2022

Rising sea levels, massive ocean pollution , an increase in greenhouse gases across the globe–these are all huge concerns we have in the present that could have a profound effect on our future. Choose Hybrid. However, it’s the hybrid cars that have really hit the mainstream in recent years. Let’s get to it.

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Fuel Economy Environment Hybrid Buy 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Drive Clean Rebate is a $70-million electric car rebate and outreach initiative to encourage the growth of clean and non-polluting electric car use in New York and promote the reduction of carbon emissions in the transportation sector. Last week Governor Cuomo announced the availability of $2.2

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2017

Cars: 115,000 Light-duty ZEVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles), comprising 71,000 BEVs; 43,000 PHEVs and 1,000 FCEVs. Delivery, utility and refuse trucks: 950 trucks comprising 107 utility trucks; 732 hybrid delivery and refuse trucks; and 111 battery-electric delivery trucks.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The RV1 route passes through some of London’s most polluted areas, so its conversion to hydrogen power will help to improve London’s air quality. The buses are joining a fleet which also includes 100 hybrid buses.

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London Hydrogen Fleet Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Established under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), the LoNo program focuses on deploying the cleanest and most energy-efficient US-made transit buses designed to cut CO 2 and criteria pollutant emissions. Grants from the LoNo program help transit agencies integrate more of these advanced buses into their fleets.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine. They have a larger battery pack than traditional hybrid vehicles, which can be charged by plugging into an external power source. 5 How to Charge a Hybrid Electric Vehicle?

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

FAME Scheme The FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country. This focus is intended to address pollution concerns in densely populated urban areas.

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India Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios.

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Sustainable Transportation Fuel Renewable Climate 221

Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based three-wheelers will pass through a phase of retrofitting and use of hybrid energy sources to fulfil economic and technological needs. All such vehicles especially after the vehicle age of 8 to 10 years can be retrofitted to make them operational in city areas where pollution is a big issue.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

Making a car creates a lot of pollution as raw materials have to be extracted, transported and manufactured. It can help you evade the ever-increasing gas prices and the ever-increasing maintenance needs of an aging gas-powered vehicle. They are also more expensive to repair. It also may be eligible for tax incentives and credits.

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Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric Renewable 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2013

The demonstrated improvements are even more significant for innovative Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engines and Compressed Air Hybrid engines. For example, the NO x reduction is predicted to be two orders of magnitude lower in comparison to a conventional SI engine with almost zero particulate matter emissions.

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