Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
The directive covers four main air pollutants: sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and ammonia (NH 3 ). These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation. —EEA Executive Director Prof.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
In addition, the ability to run under battery power only can reduce noise pollution in city areas and stations by 75% (20 dB(A)). The Coradia Lint is part of Alstom’s Coradia range of modular trains which benefit from more than 30 years of service experience and proven technical solutions.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2014
Zero Pollution Motors (ZPM), the US licensee for Luxembourg-based MDI, the developer of the AirPod compressed-air car ( earlier post , earlier post ), has launched an indiegogo campaign to crowd-source $300,000 to fund US-based production of the AirPod. The AirPod, equipped with a 4.5
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 27, 2019
The Mercedes-Benz eActros heavy-duty electric truck, with a range of up to 200 km, is in intensive use by customers in Germany and Switzerland as part of the eActros “innovation fleet”. By the end of the next decade, Daimler Trucks & Buses will extend its range of vehicles with hydrogen-powered series production vehicles. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JULY 2, 2012
Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. These pollutants are harmful to both people and the environment, causing respiratory illnesses, acidifying soil and surface water, and damaging vegetation.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
The bus, which can operate about 70% of the time on electricity, has an electric range of about 7 kilometers (4.3 Hamburg, Luxembourg and Stockholm will implement the new bus system in 2014 and 2015. The bus is rapid-charged at select bus stops via a pantograph. Recharging takes approximately 6 minutes at end stations. Diesel engine.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2016
MDI , a Luxembourg-based company striving to commercialize a compressed air engine vehicle ( earlier post ), reported last week that its founder, Guy Nègre, had died. These modules can be coupled to make groups of 4 or 6 cylinders for a range of uses from 4 to 75 hp. Earlier post.).
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