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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Green Car Congress

For the last 18 months, a fleet of 6 methanol-fueled versions of the Geely Emgrand 7 cars have been in Iceland. Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.).

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

Green Car Congress

In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. From well to wheel, Geely’s methanol vehicles allow for a 70% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to gasoline models. With methanol fuel price at Chinese pumps around 3RMB/L (€0.42/L

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Are EVs Really Greener? A Look at Their Carbon Footprint

Baua Electric

Electric vehicles (EVs) are often marketed as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Operational Emissions : Emissions generated while driving the car (tailpipe emissions for gasoline cars, electricity emissions for EVs). EV Manufacturing: Is It Worse Than Gasoline Cars?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

Electric vehicles typically have a smaller operating carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. While the manufacturing of ICEVs has seemingly stalled in reducing carbon emissions, EVs have a cleaner and ever-improving future ahead. Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

Electric vehicles typically have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. While the manufacturing of ICEVs has seemingly stalled in reducing carbon emissions, EVs have a cleaner and ever-improving future ahead. Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE.