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How renewable diesel can help fight climate change

Clean Fleet Report

Did you know that the transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S.? With that in mind, the need to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable transportation system is more prominent than ever. Long hauls=liqui fuels. Figuring Out Where to Start.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

Green Car Congress

NGV [natural gas vehicle] programmes are usually driven by other goals than greenhouse-gas reduction, although NGVs can certainly contribute to decarbonising transportation and as such should be part of plans to move towards sustainable transport. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Heavy-duty Natural Gas.

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UN-Habitat and DLR sign a memorandum of understanding on sustainable urban mobility

Green Car Congress

They will also further discuss transport solutions and technologies aimed at improving urban mobility under the scope of the New Urban Agenda adopted adopted during Habitat III in Quito in October 2016. UN-Habitat and DLR will deliver their complementary expertise in these fields.

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U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels

Green Car Congress

The goal os this project is to explore the potential of new classes of materials for making electrochemically superior, environmentally friendly, and affordable electrodes for lithium-ion batteries that may be used in such applications as electric vehicles. Engineering the right fuel for sustainable transportation.

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Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

Teslarati

The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. ” “This is about making EVs more affordable and more accessible to all Queenslanders to slash emissions and act on climate change with cleaner technology.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

Setec Powerr

This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment. EV owners stand to benefit from significant cost savings, enjoying lower operating and maintenance costs since electricity is generally more affordable than gasoline.

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SIDBI and BluSmart collaborates to deploy 140+ electric cars for ride hailing service – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Singh, CGM of SIDBI, spoke about India’s ambitious climate targets, saying, “India has set ambitious climate change mitigation targets and has committed to low-carbon growth in the transport sector. SIDBI has launched the EV4ECO & EV-RSF schemes to enable the affordable financing of electric vehicles. .”

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