Tag: alternative fuels
E-fuels: Saving the combustion engine?
Unlike the EU Commission and Parliament, the environment and climate ministers have not explicitly called for a ban on combustion engines. If e-fuels were used, cars with combustion engines could still be allowed.
Würzburg: Flashed by an e-car?
The city is fully committed to e-mobility and has an e-flasher. But the citizens are not at all convinced by the measure.
China: first CO2-neutral highway opens in the desert
By converting the irrigation system to solar-powered pumps, this is China's first CO2-neutral desert highway, he said. The project could serve as an example for similar ventures in the fight against desertification.
Climate-neutral fuel: Tractor runs on slurry
An American company wants to use it to power trucks and heavy machinery. This is the first time that an emission-free ammonia solution has been used for this purpose.
EU: Combustion cars to be phased out from 2035
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the ban. However, for it to have the desired effect, further measures are necessary. These include the creation and tightening of environmental zones and zero-emission zones.
Astypalea: Greece's Zero-Emission Island
Greece and Volkswagen are testing sustainable e-mobility on Astypalea. One year after the start of the project, the interim results are positive.
With the E-bus through Europe's low emission zones
On the "Electrifying Europe Tour", the MAN Lion's City 12 E-bus proved reliable. A positive sign for clean travel in the future. But first electromobility still has to make headway.
E-cars: manufacturers fail to keep their promise
According to InfluenceMap, there will not be enough electric vehicles to limit global warming. But electric cars also raise doubts.
Hollywood: Road trips with e-cars?
Road trips are part of many Hollywood films. Uswitch now publishes a study showing how much CO2 could have been saved with e-cars.
E-mobility alone insufficient
A fuel-mix is indispensable for reducing greenhouse gases in the transport sector. However, technical progress in the production of alternative fuels is necessary to realise their potential in everyday life.