Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

An new study from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University suggests that best way to reduce transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the short term is a “drastic downscaling of both size and weight” of conventional gasoline and diesel cars.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the world’s transport ministers meeting at the International Transport Forum 2015to accelerate efforts to combat climate change and “ find new green solutions ”. It is time to reshape the world’s transport systems for a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future. ”.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. The Contribution of Natural Gas Vehicles to Sustainable Transport (IEA working paper). Tags: Climate Change Emissions Heavy-duty Natural Gas. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks ( earlier post ) in selected markets within Europe, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments. Different types of transport require different types of driveline solutions. —Jonas Odermalm.

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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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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Since its launch in April 2021 , the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance has convened a diverse set of experts to explore three areas in which fundamental research could have the most impact: climate change; the nexus of biology and engineering; and securing critical infrastructure against hackers.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Reducing GHGs in the Transport Sector. Did you know that the transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S.? With that in mind, the need to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable transportation system is more prominent than ever.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2015

Dan Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis, and member of the California Air Resources Board, has been appointed the 2015 chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Executive Committee, which provides independent scientific advice to the nation on transportation issues.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

” Bunker spent the bulk of his presentation describing the new medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations from EPA and the Department of Transportation. non-petroleum-based—for transportation. The future that we point to [is] very conventional-looking engines.” Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The partners are committed to initiating and accelerating the necessary build-up of charging infrastructure for the increasing number of customers of electric vehicles in Europe and contribute to climate-neutral transportation in Europe by 2050. The JV creation is subject to regulatory approvals.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

After considering a wide range of possible strategies to reduce light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, a team from Carnegie Mellon University, RAND Corporation and the University of Toronto has concluded that no one strategy will be sufficient to meet GHG emissions reduction goals to avoid climate change. —Mashayekh et al.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The data sets pledged by the companies will provide the public and private sectors with new tools to manage curb space in order to reduce congestion and emissions that cause climate change; improve the efficiency of city streets by making it easier for everyone to get around; and save lives by preventing traffic crashes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Endesa has pledged to develop a sustainable transport policy based on the EV as a key element in combating climate change, a cornerstone of its Sustainability Strategic Plan 2008-2012.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Transport Research signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Berlin that aims to promote cooperation between the two institutions in the field of sustainable urban mobility.

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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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2012

Engineering the right fuel for sustainable transportation. The goal of the U-M/SJTU Collaborative Research Program in Renewable Energy Science and Technology is to develop new technologies that reduce global carbon emissions and their impact on climate change.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2021

When our research is better focused to benefit the most vulnerable among us it will lead to policies and programs that better protect all Californians from the harmful effects of air pollution and climate change. Transportation trends. Transportation patterns are evolving quickly.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

A new report from a team at the University of California, Davis, and the New York-based nonprofit Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) has concluded that shared mobility is a critical enabler for realizing the benefits of electrification and autonomous driving. —Fulton et al.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2024

An urgent need exists for cities to prioritize sustainable transport strategies for dealing with the effects of the climate crisis. continued] The post Cities Should Prioritize Electric Vehicle Adoption in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 23, 2010

If the transport sector is to cope with the rapid growth in motor vehicle traffic and the related environmental and health issues then major changes are needed to how transport is financed. That’s the verdict of a new report by the Transport Research Laboratory entitled A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2015

Low emission vehicles have a critical role to play in addressing these two challenges and in contributing to sustainable transport systems. Research undertaken in developing the Guide found that air quality was the most powerful driver for local authorities to implement low emissions policies, followed by mitigating climate change.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Erika Garcia, PhD, MPH , an assistant professor of population and public health sciences at the Keck School of Medicine and the study’s lead author, noted that the study shows that changes made at the local level could already improve the health of a community.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

That will require a transition to less expensive transportation fuels. Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Hummer EV-inspired military transport could come as soon as 2022, officials said. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has even tipped his cap toward EVs and has stated in the past that policies and procedures that could help combat climate change are supported. It will not be an identical twin of the electrified Hummer.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 1, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining significant popularity in recent years as a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. There are also other EV manufacturing companies which made significant electric two wheeler sales to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2022

Delivering up to 100,000 Lucid electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia represents another pivotal moment in our acceleration of sustainable transportation worldwide,” Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson said. “We

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2023

The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. ” “This is about making EVs more affordable and more accessible to all Queenslanders to slash emissions and act on climate change with cleaner technology.

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Setec Powerr

JUNE 28, 2023

This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment. By adopting EV charging infrastructure, residential communities actively contribute to the global efforts aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and fostering a greener transport system.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2021

At the moment, the most viable mode of sustainable transportation is an electric vehicle (EV). The idea of using wind for transportation is thousands of years old, with some experts citing dates as far back as 5000 B.C. Is Air Power Blowing Over the Horizon? The Potential of Wind Power.

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Plug N Drive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Tour features two fully collapsible and transportable MEETs, strategically located in Eastern and Western Canada. Visitors will get an up-close look at how electric vehicles are shaping the future of sustainable transportation. The transportation sector accounts for about 25 percent of Canada’s overall GHG emissions.

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As the world continues to face climate change challenges, it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. To begin with, they are much cleaner and more environmentally friendly, emitting far fewer harmful emissions that contribute to air and water pollution, as well as climate change.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

The event, backed by Transport for London (TfL) is also supported by Revolve, an independent sustainable transport consultancy with a track record of producing high profile green transport events such as the annual Eco-Rally. She will also make her own eco pledge in support of Camden Council’s Green Promise scheme.

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Baua Electric

JULY 9, 2024

Singh, CGM of SIDBI, spoke about India’s ambitious climate targets, saying, “India has set ambitious climate change mitigation targets and has committed to low-carbon growth in the transport sector. SIDBI is pleased to support BluSmart in their journey of zero emission ridehailing service.”Dr.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

For the current fiscal year, the program is slated to invest approximately $90 million to encourage the development and use of new technologies, and alternative and renewable fuels, to help the state meet its climate-change goals. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.,

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 24, 2024

Collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference is essential for making sustainable transport and big CO2 reductions a reality,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now.”

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Embracing the urgent call to combat climate change, India has set an ambitious timeline for Net Zero transition. With over three million EVs already on the roads, India stands at the forefront of the global shift to sustainable transportation. lakh crore from its crude oil import bills.

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Teslarati

MAY 18, 2022

Establishing a global manufacturing footprint is a practical, natural step and enables us to grow our brand, scale our business, and address worldwide and untapped market demand on an entirely new level, while also taking action to address climate change through inspiring sustainable transportation.”

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