Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

This is essential both for preventing irreversible degradation of resources and ecosystems, and for realizing the multiple benefits of greener cities, from savings through energy-efficient buildings, or the health and climate benefits of cleaner fuels and vehicles. —Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2022

Researchers at RMIT University in Australia collaborated with Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) to discover the ideal blend that is both UV-resistant and withstands traffic loads, with the potential to save governments millions on road maintenance annually. Australian states and territories spent nearly $2.9 2022.131372.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2022

Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries. Through collaborations with automakers like Ford, we are innovating together for a cleaner, safer and brighter future for all. —PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2019

Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. The Energy Commission also estimates that schools will save nearly $120,000 in fuel and maintenance costs per bus over 20 years. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of $826.5 million in Fiscal Year 2012 discretionary funds to modernize and repair transit vehicles and facilities around the country and promote the widespread use of sustainable clean fuel. Livability.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2020

Autonomous and electrified mobility will make our cities safer and cleaner but will require shared services and intelligent orchestration, and this will make mobility more efficient and comfortable than driving your own car. This is about more than just getting people from A to B. It is actually an extremely complex undertaking.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The data can be monitored remotely throughout the battery lifecycle – from assembly to warehouse and transport through installation, maintenance and into a second-life phase.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2019

Last week at its meeting in Richmond, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Fiscal Year 2020–2025 Six-Year Improvement Program, which allocates funding for the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Recipients of VW Trust and statewide transit capital funding include: Alexandria (DASH): $5.1

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2019

In mid-May, the modules will be transported to Niagara Falls and lowered onto the Maid of the Mist dry dock and maintenance facility for assembly. New York is leading the way in the transition to an electric transportation system. — Gil C. Quiniones, President and CEO at the New York Power Authority.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Twelve Veefil fast charge points will be strategically located along major transport corridors, meeting around 95% of the travel needs of people living in South East Queensland. We are launching this initiative as a global demonstration of how to operate and run a fast-charging EV network beyond just one population centre.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

GE Transportation introduced the newest line of fuel efficient and low emissions Evolution Series locomotives, the Model ES44C4. The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomagination program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives. The new Model ES44C4.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2016

Certified since 1 March 2016 by Transport Canada, its speed is capped at 40 km/h (25 mph) to come under the category of low-speed vehicles. AZRA-Partenaire-Renault-Partner has teamed up with Uni-Select to ensure the management and maintenance of the vehicle fleet.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In trials, GE’s sodium metal halide Durathon batteries ( earlier post ) have successfully powered GE Mining’s Scoop, an underground vehicle that transports mining materials, at Coal River Energy, LLC in Alum Creek, West Virginia. —Carl Estep, maintenance manager at Coal River Energy, LLC.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The vehicles were specifically designed for Transport for London (TfL) using technology developed by ISE, Wrightbus and Ballard. The buses will run from a specially designed maintenance facility housed in First’s Lea Interchange bus depot at Stratford in east London.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The ZERO program is to facilitate the advancement, production, and deployment of zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and related infrastructure. The purpose of ZERO is to work with US industry to remove obstacles on the critical path to the wider adoption of zero emission technology in public transportation.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2025

While their size and power make them essential for transportation and logistics, they also create challengesespecially when it comes to road spray, loose gravel and safety hazards. If youre unsure about local requirements, checking with transportation authorities or trucking regulations can help ensure you meet the necessary standards.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2023

With the world’s focus shifting towards sustainable energy, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution for the future of transportation. This means that EVs are much cleaner and more sustainable than traditional cars, contributing to the fight against climate change.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

This system reduces maintenance costs through regenerative braking and less wear and tear on the engine and transmission. The cleaner burning platform eliminates the need for exhaust aftertreatment components like DPF or SCR. The Eaton HLA system in the truck. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates MUNI (the city’s public transit), announced San Francisco’s commitment to have an all-electric bus fleet by 2035. SFMTA will only purchase all-electric buses starting in 2025 to meet the goal for 2035.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

We are uniquely positioned to work with our partners, communities and customers to transform freight transportation. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS. The all electric trucks will deliver by day and re-charge overnight.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

has signed a 5-year maintenance and RNG supply contract for an anticipated one million gallons of Redeem to fuel its 70 street sweepers. Ruan Transportation Management Systems, a nationwide provider, has signed a three-year contract for an approximate 450,000 gallons of Redeem to fuel an additional 20 CNG tractors for its dairy operations.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

Having worked with Dearman over the last two years in my current role, I can really appreciate the potential this technology has for producing significantly cleaner, more efficient transport applications for both the UK and global markets.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Although Oh and Plante are targeting the recreational market with their development work, a low-cost, efficient and low-emitting small displacement two-stroke engine could have a significant impact in transportation markets in Asia. —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Chris Harto, senior policy analyst for transportation and energy at Consumer Reports , highlighted the importance of test drives for consumers who are curious about more sustainable vehicle options. “Test drives can be a really important tool to help consumers better understand new vehicle technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. The pros of going gasless include reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expense and—most importantly—less pollution. Policymakers need to establish regulation and demand cleaner vehicles.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Solar trackers were common when solar was expensive, but now that solar panels are inexpensive, the maintenance for the motors that move the panels is not a good idea. The existing electric grid is not big enough to fully electrify transportation. We took a different approach, using bifacial panels to get similar energy yields.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

With the benefits of this technology, we believe these trucks will play a key role in creating a cleaner environment for these communities. Oge, Director of EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality. Hydraulic hybrid technology represents a breakthrough in efforts to reduce fuel use and pollution from these vehicles.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Not only do e-bikes make sense from an environmental perspective, they are an excellent transportation option financially. Think again.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2025

Affordable & Low Maintenance: They cost less than traditional cars and have fewer moving parts, reducing maintenance costs. Micro EVs: A $90 Billion Market by 2045 Small electric vehicles, known as micro EVs , are becoming an increasingly important part of urban transportation. Why Are Micro EVs Becoming Popular?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. FY2017 Low-No projects.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2020

It also solves our plastics and waste problems by turning them into green hydrogen, and does it cleaner and at costs far lower than any other green hydrogen producer. Unlike other renewable energy sources, hydrogen can fuel hard-to-decarbonize heavy industrial sectors like steel, heavy transport, and cement. —Lancaster Mayor R.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2015

The company’s system demonstrated improvements of 30% in fuel efficiency and significantly reduced NO x emissions during a year-long pilot program with the leading Massachusetts-based transportation company. Kiessling Transit will use the hybrid vehicles to transport primarily urban-area Massachusetts residents with disabilities.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

Ultracapacitors’ efficiency in recapturing energy from braking and their low maintenance requirements and long operational life make them an ideal energy storage solution for the demanding duty cycles of electric and hybrid transit vehicles. David Schramm.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2013

A study by a team from the University of British Columbia and Metro Vancouver suggests that optimized operational control strategies for transit bus fleets ultimately offer transit agencies a way to maximize the benefits of their capital investments in new, cleaner technologies. Brian Gouge, Hadi Dowlatabadi, and Francis J.

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