Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2018

utility vehicles ( earlier post ), recently made available for long-term rental through Alphabet, a leader in mobility solutions for companies, and inaugurated the first alternative multi-fuel station in France to fuel them. ENGIE owns, through its subsidiary GNVert, more than 150 alternative fuel stations in France.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. We demonstrated the effectiveness of natural gas vehicles and fuel in 2017 by using 77 million total gallon equivalents in our ground fleet.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The result is renewable methanol, which can be converted into climate-friendly fuel using an MTG (Methanol To Gasoline) technology to be licensed and supported by ExxonMobil. Renewable energy will no longer be produced only where it’s needed, but where natural resources like wind and sun are available on a massive scale.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s also the kickoff to National Drive Electric Week which runs from September 22 – October 1, 2023. Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Minimize your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels as much as possible. of total U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The California Energy Commission approved three major alternative fuel infrastructure agenda items totaling more than $6 million. The transportation investments were funded through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2012

In its 2011 year-end report, Road Map to Renewal , the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Jobs Council) made a number of recommendations to create jobs in the short run and improve US competitiveness over the long term. —“Road Map to Renewal”. America must do likewise.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The findings from this vehicle LCA study , the production of which was led by Ricardo and funded by the European Commission, DG Climate Action, confirm the significant environmental benefits of electrified powertrains (particularly of battery electric vehicles) for all of the road vehicle types assessed. The electricity sources (e.g.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The US federal government wants at least 50% of new vehicle sales in the US to be electric by 2030. Especially if there are no public EV chargers nearby, you may opt for Level 2 chargers that are compatible with all plug-in EVs. Not located in a designated AFC? You have more options for selecting a charger.

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Blink Charging

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores and truck stops will continue to be important places for public EV charging. billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. times more than in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2017

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) recently recorded a second history making event—25,000 hours of continuous operation of a Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB #7). The fuel cell manufacturer expected the onboard power plant to operate just 4,000 hours. —AC Transit Board Director Chris Peeples.

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Diesel Fuel Miles Fleet 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. FY2017 Low-No projects.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

For the solicitation: A zero-emission transit bus is defined as a bus that produces no direct carbon emissions and no particulate matter emissions under any and all possible operational modes and conditions. Hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric buses qualify as zero-emission. Of the $22.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT is committed to boosting CNG as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels. And thanks to the technology’s compatibility with renewable bio-methane, it makes it an important part of the fuel mix as we move towards low emission mobility. All the TGI versions comply with the highest crash safety standards.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of more than $15 million to projects that will advance biofuels and electric vehicle research in California. These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 5, 2024

The findings are in a new report, “ChargerHelp Annual Reliability Report: The State of EV Charging and the Driver Experience,” which was reviewed and endorsed by Professor Gil Tal, director of the Electric Vehicle Research Center at UC Davis. Addressing “problem” stations can alleviate a disproportionate burden on operations and maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2013

Topic 1 is intended to accelerate the development and deployment of on-board fuel cell hybrid powered Class 3-6 medium-duty electric trucks (MD eTrucks) to increase substantially the zero emission driving range, thereby reducing petroleum consumption and related emissions, and increasing the viability of these electric drive vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

Under that, the plan sketches out 3 strategic goals: Strategic Objective One: Advance the goals and objectives in the President’s Climate Action Plan by supporting prudent development, deployment, and efficient use of “all of the above” energy resources that also create new jobs and industries.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This summer, we completed our network integration of all North American SemaConnect EV drivers and hardware into Blink Charging US. The North American electric vehicle industry made a monumental shift in the summer of 2023, and Blink is proud to respond with our state-of-the-art charging stations.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. By area of interest, the awards are: EV Everywhere Plug‐In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases (Area of Interest 1).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

started construction on electronic DC (direct current) charging stations in January, and has now announced the next phase of its electric vehicle rollout. FedEx announced the addition of 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet last November. FedEx Corp. Through an agreement with Chanje Energy Inc., Earlier post.)

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The reactor would produce steam to spin turbines that would generate electricity to power motors.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Moving goods by road consumes about 50% of all diesel produced; 80% of the global net increase in diesel use since 2000 comes from road freight. Ambitious fuel economy and CO 2 emission standards will help widespread deployment of these measures. Furthermore, road freight activity is set to more than double from 2015 to 2050.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax is big and famous for being the ride of celebrities. Fuel economy for the 3.0L But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. Story by John Faulkner.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 Clean Fleet Report.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. The reasons are numerous. .

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. The limited-slip rear end, stability control and all-speed traction control provided confidence when tossing around the 3,366-pound car. Where it all began.

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Blink Charging

AUGUST 31, 2023

First organized in 2019, World EV Day is an international holiday for automakers, EV charging companies, drivers, and policy makers to #DriveChange and promote electric vehicles. Why Electric Vehicles? Drivers everywhere are switching to electric vehicles! These lower maintenance costs are because EVs have fewer moving parts.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Now the US is undertaking another public works project that rivals the Interstate system: a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network that stretches to every corner of the country and is able to support an anticipated 30–42 million EVs on the road by 203 0. How Many Charging Stations Will America Install?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

Including equity in all policy elements can mitigate potential differential benefits and harms. Fuels: liquid petroleum fuels that dominate transportation today and renewable and alternative fuels that can act as substitutes. —“Driving California’s Transportation Emissions to Zero”.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Ryder will also begin work this month to upgrade the first of three existing maintenance facilities in its network to be properly equipped for the indoor servicing of natural gas vehicles and will soon commence construction of two natural gas fueling stations. When fully implemented, the project will displace more than 1.5

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EV Connect

APRIL 4, 2022

In order to maximize the potential of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs), it is critical to stay up to date with various station performance metrics. C-NOC also monitors station health, enabling proactive maintenance to increase station uptime. Sources PwC - Electric Vehicles and the Charging Infrastructure: A New Mindset?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2013

This integrated approach must embrace all of the elements of naval architecture, marine and control engineering alongside operation practices. Furthermore, the condition of a ship’s machinery has a significant influence on fuel consumption and emissions performance. Medium- to long-term options.

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EV Connect

JUNE 13, 2022

As the electric vehicle industry optimistically and consistently pushes toward widespread adoption , there are a number of factors that affect how quickly electric cars will become the prevailing choice for consumers. Aspects ranging from consumer knowledge to gas prices to charging infrastructure and more all affect sales.

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