Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Toyota said that this milestone demonstrates the staying power of a technology that is now emerging as a mainstream solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota Motor Corporation hybrids reached 10.05 million units as of 31 January, scooting past the 10-million unit mark.

2016 170

2016 Toyota America Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2010

Short- and long-term CO 2 emission reductions as a share of total motorway CO 2 emissions by cars in various scenarios. Carbon dioxide emissions from road transport in the Netherlands could be reduced by 30% if motorway speed limits in the Netherlands were set at 80 km/h (50 mph). Tags: Fuel Efficiency Policy.

Transportation 207

Transportation Netherlands CO2 2003 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2010

Natural gas will play a leading role in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions over the next several decades, largely by replacing older, inefficient coal plants with highly efficient combined-cycle gas generation, according to a major new interim report out from MIT. The first two reports dealt with nuclear power (2003) and coal (2007).

MIT 240

MIT Coal Gas Emissions 240

Drive Electric

JULY 28, 2021

Faced with the rising threat of climate change, one of the government’s first major steps to combat dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions in the country was introduce the Congestion Charge. The London Congestion Charge was first introduced in 2003. This continues in October when low-emission petrol and diesel must start to pay.

Electric Vehicles 98

Electric Vehicles London Charging Vehicles 98

Cars That Think

AUGUST 16, 2021

Today's airliners travel no faster than their counterparts of 60 years ago—indeed, they tend to fly somewhat slower to reduce fuel costs. The main obstacles will be regulatory and, especially, environmental: Supersonic airliners could be hugely more polluting than their subsonic counterparts. The Concorde last flew nearly.

Oklahoma City 115

Oklahoma City Ozone Oklahoma Fuel 115

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances. —Michael Renner.

Global 273

Global Auto Production Hybrid 273

Green Cars News

MARCH 17, 2014

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), diesel cars are 21 per cent less polluting and 27 per cent more economical than they were in 2003, with inventions like common rails and stop/start systems contributing to the fall in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. If it wer[.]. Green credentials'

Cleaner 48

Cleaner Diesel 2003 CO2 48

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2016

A report commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and prepared by Chuck Shulock finds that the California Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) regulations—also adopted by nine other states—requires a ‘tune-up’ to ensure the market expands well beyond current sale levels. Chuck Shulock. Background. Earlier post.).

California 150

California Rhode Island Vermont Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2009

EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008 BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. billion gallons of transportation fuels each year, enough to supply more than 5 million vehicles.

EPA 150

EPA Clean Cleaning 2008 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

The Alternative and Renewable Fuels and Vehicle Technology Program’s Investment Plan allocates $176 million over the next two years to stimulate green transportation projects and encourage innovation to help meet the state’s aggressive climate change policies. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution.

California 150

California Transportation Energy Green 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Despite drastically more stringent emission standards for nitrogen oxides and particulates, the fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks has been reduced by 22% over the last 20 years, according to the results of a comparative test drive certified by the test organization DEKRA. Click to enlarge. g/kWh of particulate mass.

Mercedes 150

Mercedes Laos Emissions 2003 150

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

The IEEE Spectrum Magazine for November 07 touts on its cover "Battery or Fuel-Cell Cars? Surely a strong argument can be made that something approaching a cabal turned a practical electric-cars-on-the-road mandate into a research and development program for hydrogen fuel cells vehicles. A California Cabal Will Decide."

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Parts Cars 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This year’s Index finds that 2018 greenhouse gas emissions—the latest year for which data are available—rose overall for the first time since 2012, driven in part by increases in the power and commercial sectors. Data from the report illustrate that California now must reduce emissions by an average of 4.9%

California 285

California 2018 2019 2017 285

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. million ZEVs on the state’s roads.

Green Vehicles 295

Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Creation of this database is a big step forward for researching long-term changes in air pollution and correlating these with climate change. Thus, they conclude, the visibility data provide a valid source from which scientists can study correlations between air pollution and climate change.

Climate 150

Climate Climate Change Maryland 2007 150

Creative Greenius

MARCH 8, 2009

Hell, that entire property our refinery’s on will probably be a superfund site after they force us to stop producing our fossil fuels. In Torrance we don’t want citizens telling politicians what to do or controlling how the industries that pollute in own city act. That’s why they call me the Creative Greenius.

Financing 150

Financing Solar Climate Change Re-Charge 150

Plugs and Cars

JULY 3, 2007

The LA Times headline, Mixed messages in the air, The governor's actions often work against his tough talk on pollution tells the story. Schwarzenegger has vetoed bills that would put new taxes on polluters, spur the development of alternative fuels and help clean the air.

Green 100

Green San Jose San Francisco Pollution 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. You dont have to plug it in.

Plug-in 61

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

seconds), and offers EU combined cycle fuel consumption of 2.5 The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and low internal friction improve both fuel consumption and torque characteristics.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 17, 2009

In 2002 when she was just a freshman California Assemblywoman, this former school teacher worked with Bluewater Network (which later merged with Friends of the Earth ) to author the Assembly Bill that made California the first state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in automobiles. This driver told the press he loves his electric truck.

Convert 150

Convert Plug-in i-MiEV Plug 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Honda, which began leasing hydrogen fuel cell FCX Claritysedans in Los Angeles last year, still sees hydrogen as the bestlong-term alternative to gasoline as a fuel that can cut carbonexhaust tied to global warming, President Takeo Fukui said in aninterview. moves to tighten fuel-economy and greenhouse gasrules. Former U.S.

Obama 53

Obama Honda Plug-in Plug 53

Drive Electric

JULY 1, 2021

The congestion charging scheme was first introduced in central London in 2003, aiming to reduce the amount of traffic in the capital. As well as helping to reduce pollution and rising levels of carbon emissions, the charge was also designed to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport more often.

London 52

London Charging Electrical Electric 52

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

After all, the primary goal of their Berkeley startup company, 3Prong Power, is to curb greenhouse gas emissions. They say they are merely trying to protect consumers’ rights and ensure that the new technology doesn’t roll back their attempts to limit cancer-causing emissions.

Prius 100

Prius Plug-in Gasoline-Electric Plug 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

I mean, when the electricity it uses is produces, pollution still happens, just not "right from your car"? Still totally cool to see automakers can agree about stuff (much better than computer makers, indeed), but I always find it weird when people say electrical cars are clean. @ Apr 19th 2009 4:54PM Or fuel cells (ex: hydrogen).

Recharge 75

Recharge Plug Electric Vehicles 2009 75

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Batteries not ready. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 45

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2014

Reform of energy subsidies in oil-exporting countries can reduce carbon emissions and add years to oil exports, according to a new paper from Rice University''s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Indonesia, for example, after failed attempts in 1997 and 2003, successfully raised fuel prices in 2005 and 2008.

Energy 199

Energy Iran Oil Indonesia 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

Most residents (66%) support the 2006 California law (AB 32) that requires greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020. However, Californians across party lines favor the requirement that automakers reduce emissions from new cars (90% Democrats, 81% independents, 55% Republicans). Air quality.

Economy 170

Economy Los Angeles Climate Change 2008 170

Baua Electric

JUNE 26, 2024

But while the Biden administration has pushed hard for tough new standards that should reduce the effects of carbon pollution, it also has presided over massive increases in domestic oil production. Electric vehicles : West’s platform advocates a quick and complete end to fossil fuel dependency.

Climate 52

Climate Shelby Climate Change Atlanta 52