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Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 1, 2024

Land use and solar power, which generates clean electricity that many increasingly use to power EVs and homes, are topics of complaints we hear from time to time. continued] The post Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car appeared first on CleanTechnica. However, a.

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Cleaner Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Wisconsin

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Following on the introduction of R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ), Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now developed a low-carbon gasoline. The new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33% renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20% per kilometer driven. Every bit of CO?

Gasoline

Gasoline Renewable CO2 Gasoline-Electric

KAUST researchers show blending ammonia with DME yields low-carbon fuel with combustion properties similar to gasoline

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2022

Blending ammonia with a small amount of dimethyl ether (DME) gives a liquid fuel with low-temperature combustion properties very similar to gasoline, researchers at KAUST have shown. The development of such fuels could provide an option—in addition to electric cars—for “clean” power for the transportation sector.

Gasoline

Gasoline Carbon Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2020

The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. The results of these tests showed the following: There is no copper corrosion in methanol gasoline blends, just some light tarnish. Octane increases when methanol is added to gasoline.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Zeem launches first commercial electric vehicle Transportation-As-A-Service depot

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2022

Fleet electrification provider Zeem Solutions has opened its first commercial EV transportation-as-a-service depot in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Zeem owns and maintains electric trucks, vans, shuttle buses and other vehicles that are leased to businesses that pay a monthly lease to use the vehicles.

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Commercial Transportation Electric Vehicles Los Angeles

How Much Do Electric Vehicles Actually Displace Gasoline? 500 Million Gallons Displaced in 2020 in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The growth of electric vehicles is fun and exciting to those of us who are interested in the new tech, but the truly important target is to cut gasoline use in order to stop catastrophic climate change (not to mention deadly air pollution). So, more than any stat about EV sales, what’s important is seeing […].

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Electric Vehicles USA

Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

In the race at Fuji Speedway, Toyota tried “using" hydrogen; in the race at Autopolis, Toyota tried to expand its options in the area of “producing” hydrogen; in the Suzuka race this time, Toyota is workingon the theme of “transporting” hydrogen. Transporting hydrogen from overseas. Transporting hydrogen within Japan.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Toyota Transportation Engine

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. A paper on their study appears in the journal Energy Policy.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions China Taxi

EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2022

As part of the Federal Government’s response to a fire and shutdown at the bp Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan issued an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate fuel shortages in four states the supply of gasoline of which has been impacted by the refinery shutdown.

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EPA Indiana Fuel Wisconsin

California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

billion plan to close the state’s funding gap to speed up the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure build-out in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035. The plan includes: $314 million for light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Transportation

Transportation California Emissions Manufacturer

UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the government will accelerate the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by ten years to 2030, as part of a “Green Industrial Revolution.” The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035. billion (US$1.7

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Gasoline Diesel Sale Hybrid

3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island District of Columbia Transportation Connecticut

Clean Energy goals 100% renewable natural gas at its stations by 2025

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. By transitioning exclusively to Redeem by 2025 and by achieving zero carbon-intensity, Clean Energy would outdistance other alternative fuels, including electricity for EVs, which are not excepted to hit that mark until 2045. Littlefair, president and CEO, Clean Energy. —Andrew J.

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Gas

Cerulogy analysis finds supply of clean fuels for Washington could meet 11.2% CI reduction target by 2028

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

Available clean fuels for the state of Washington could meet a 2028 target of 11.2% The largest fuel pathways used to meet this target include electricity, lower carbon sources of ethanol blended into gasoline, biodiesel and renewable diesel. Biomethane and renewable aviation fuel also contribute.

Washington

Washington Clean Cleaning Supplies

Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The government is launching a major electrification project, mainly in the transport sector, but also in those of building heating and industrial activities. billion from the 2030 PEV implementation plan will be invested in the transportation sector, which alone accounts for more than 43% of Québec’s GHG emissions. A target of 1.5

Transportation

Transportation Green Economy Climate Change

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? How does it affect the sustainability of the clean environment? Methanol can be used in internal combustion engines either directly or as a blend with gasoline. FFVs are designed to run on blends of methanol and gasoline in different ratios.

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All new vehicle sales in Oregon to be ZEVs by MY 2035

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2022

These include both battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric vehicles, as well as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. New gasoline vehicles will still be allowed for sale through 2034. Known as Advanced Clean Cars II , the set of rules builds on regulations in place since 2005.

Oregon

Oregon Sale Vehicles Gasoline-Electric

Electric Bicycles Can Bridge Gap in Access to Transportation

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes are significantly outpacing all other electric vehicles. Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century.

Transportation

Transportation Gasoline-Electric Electric Electrical

DOE awarding combined $127M to 5 Supertruck 3 projects; battery-electric and fuel cell trucks

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Now, selectees for SuperTruck 3 ( earlier post ) will work to improve medium- and heavy-duty truck efficiencies and reduce emissions of freight transportation. General Motors, LLC will develop and demonstrate four hydrogen fuel cell and four battery electric Class 4-6 trucks. Award amount: $32,971,041). Award amount: $24,952,314).

North America

North America Fuel Batteries Battery

California Energy Commission awards $3.27M to 6 clean transportation projects

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission approved $3,270,066 for six clean transportation projects. The program is slated to invest approximately $90 million during this fiscal year to develop new transportation technologies, as well as alternative and renewable fuels. Flex-fuel vehicles can run on E85 or conventional gasoline.

San Diego

San Diego California Transportation Clean

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

The levels of these non-fuel-derived gases will likely remain unchanged, even as more drivers transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles. These emissions are independent of the vehicle energy/propulsion system and therefore applicable to all road vehicle types including those with battery-electric powertrains. Cliff et al.

Emissions

Emissions Exhaust Cars Ozone

Lightning eMotors enters electric school bus space, signs multiyear agreement with Collins Bus

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

Collins Bus, a leading manufacturer of Type A School Buses and a subsidiary of REV Group, and Lightning eMotors announced a strategic partnership to manufacture and deploy all-electric Type A school buses. billion dedicated to building additional charging stations for electric vehicles, while another $7.5 The bill includes $7.5

Grid

Grid Gasoline-Electric Electric Electrical

Suburban Propane Partners taking 39% stake in DME producer Oberon Fuels; rDME/propane blends

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, is purchasing a 39% stake in Oberon Fuels, a San Diego, CA-based development-stage producer of low-carbon, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuel. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.,

San Diego

San Diego Fuel United States Carbon

California Energy Commission approves plan to invest up to $115M for hydrogen fueling infrastructure; 111 new stations by 2027

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a plan today that will invest up to $115 million to increase significantly the number of fueling stations in the state that support hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The Clean Transportation Program also supports private hydrogen infrastructure investments for trucks and buses.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen California Fuel San Francisco

T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2021

E-fuels are made by combining green hydrogen with CO 2 to produce liquid fuel that can be similar to gasoline or diesel used in conventional engines (as well as kerosene used in aviation). The emissions were compared to the standard E10 EU gasoline. Even with the use of 100% e-gasoline blends, at least 2.2 aromatics).

Pollution

Pollution Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Power

Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Curbside Charging.

New York City

New York City Charging New York Gasoline-Electric

Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2023

On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. The test cycle was made up of five repeats of the EQUA cycle, totalling 741 km.

Emissions

Emissions Hybrid Kia Gasoline-Electric

Chart: Larger Vehicles Have Greater Potential for Fuel Cost Savings from Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2024

Because larger vehicles use more energy than smaller vehicles, there is greater potential for fuel cost savings when switching to vehicles powered by electricity. Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle (all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle) on a.

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Fuel Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Diesel-Killing Electric Delivery Vans To Help Clean Up Noisy, Smelly E-Commerce Mess

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 24, 2022

The electric vehicle revolution is here, just in time to wipe noisy, smelly, polluting diesel and gasoline delivery vans and trucks off the e-commerce maps.

Diesel

Diesel Clean Cleaning Gasoline-Electric

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group is conducting various R&D activities to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles during its transition to battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). The tests will be conducted by researchers in the Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST.

Hyundai

Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The 2017 release of the suite of GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation) models and associated documentation includes the following expansions and updates: Added plastic-to-fuel (PTF) pathway. Implemented new pathways for fuel cell electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles powered by gaseous hydrogen.

Transportation

Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric

Petrol Sales In Norway Drop 8% Year Over Year

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 22, 2024

Electric vehicle sales have been growing strong over the past decade, and especially over the past four years or so. One thing that some people have pointed out, though, is that growing EV sales is one thing, actually reducing use of petrol (gasoline and diesel) and cutting carbon emissions.

Petrol

Petrol Norway Sale Gasoline-Electric

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., T&E used the latest real-world fuel consumption figures for diesel and gasoline: 6.3 Diesel fuel is taxed between 10% and 40% less than gasoline in most countries.

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars

Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2022

Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. Transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware. DNREC Secretary Shawn M.

Delaware

Delaware Automobile Industry Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Data compiled by Euromonitor for European research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows a surge in the number of Uber drivers (officially registered as private hire vehicles - PHV) in the past few years. The campaign in Europe calls on Uber to go 100% clean in large cities by 2025.

Pollution

Pollution Taxi London San Francisco

California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding of $2,605,370 for clean transportation projects. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles and new vehicles that use less-polluting propane or natural gas.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles California Clean Cleaning

Southern California Edison introduces clean energy proposal to meet state’s climate, air quality goals; >7M EVs (24%) by 2030

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

SCE describes its Clean Power and Electrification Pathway in a white paper. The approach builds upon existing state programs by identifying cost-effective actions to increase clean energy in the electric system and to leverage that clean electricity in the transportation and building sectors to achieve needed emissions reductions.

Clean

Clean Cleaning California Climate

Indy 500 — Will Gasoline Alley Become Electric Avenue?

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 30, 2022

Is the Indy 500 ready for electric race cars?

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Electric Electrical

California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously adopted the state’s third annual transportation energy Investment Plan to help change the types of vehicles Californians drive and the fuels they use. 24 million to help develop and produce biofuels such as gasoline and diesel substitutes and renewable natural gas.

California

California Transportation Energy Clean

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2018

The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In addition, vehicle manufacturers increasingly use electric motors to complement conventional combustion engines in cars.

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Clean diesel. More efficient gasoline engines. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline

Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. Clean cars can improve air quality and public health Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S.

Standards

Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids.

Coal

Coal Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Pollution

Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

KAUST researchers show blending ammonia with DME yields low-carbon fuel with combustion properties similar to gasoline

Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

Zeem launches first commercial electric vehicle Transportation-As-A-Service depot

How Much Do Electric Vehicles Actually Displace Gasoline? 500 Million Gallons Displaced in 2020 in USA

Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

Clean Energy goals 100% renewable natural gas at its stations by 2025

Cerulogy analysis finds supply of clean fuels for Washington could meet 11.2% CI reduction target by 2028

Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

All new vehicle sales in Oregon to be ZEVs by MY 2035

Electric Bicycles Can Bridge Gap in Access to Transportation

DOE awarding combined $127M to 5 Supertruck 3 projects; battery-electric and fuel cell trucks

California Energy Commission awards $3.27M to 6 clean transportation projects

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

Lightning eMotors enters electric school bus space, signs multiyear agreement with Collins Bus

Suburban Propane Partners taking 39% stake in DME producer Oberon Fuels; rDME/propane blends

California Energy Commission approves plan to invest up to $115M for hydrogen fueling infrastructure; 111 new stations by 2027

T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

Chart: Larger Vehicles Have Greater Potential for Fuel Cost Savings from Electrification

Diesel-Killing Electric Delivery Vans To Help Clean Up Noisy, Smelly E-Commerce Mess

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

Petrol Sales In Norway Drop 8% Year Over Year

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects

Southern California Edison introduces clean energy proposal to meet state’s climate, air quality goals; >7M EVs (24%) by 2030

Indy 500 — Will Gasoline Alley Become Electric Avenue?

California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

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