Remove Alternative Fuels Remove Building Remove Gas-Electric Remove Power Grid
article thumbnail

EV Charging Accessibility: Public vs. Private Charging Stations

EV Connect

For many industries, public infrastructure does not always initially keep up with the private sector; however, the electric vehicle charging station industry hopes to disrupt this notion. Private Charging Cons There are drawbacks to privatized charging for electric cars. larger networks, more powerful chargers and more) for owners.

article thumbnail

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. The collective count of electric vehicles, encompassing cars, buses, vans, and large trucks, is anticipated to reach a remarkable 145 million by 2030. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

Carbon 52
article thumbnail

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. will receive $3 million to build a 100% renewable hydrogen fueling station in Chino (San Bernardino County).

article thumbnail

Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

Green Car Congress

Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption. Myth #2: Hydrogen gas is dangerous to store and use.

Fuel 281
article thumbnail

Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

And to do that we build with the core principles of sustaining our planet and communities.” While environmental groups have welcomed some of the features on Icon of the Seas, like its advanced water treatment system, some say building such huge ships is contrary to the cruise industry’s long-term goals of sustainability and preservation.

Climate 52
article thumbnail

10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

EV Connect

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.

article thumbnail

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Total Raffinage Marketing.

Plug-in 244