WORLD MOBILITY FORUM: MERCEDES-BENZ RECEIVES AN AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
At the World Mobility Forum the Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid urban bus was presented with the 2008 DEKRA environmental award. Clemens Klinke, Chairman of the Board of Management of DEKRA Automobil GmbH, presented the award to Andreas Renschler, member of the Daimler AG Board of Management with responsibility for Daimler Trucks & Daimler Buses, commenting that: "We have awarded the 2008 DEKRA environmental prize for this bus-drive technology because it makes an innovative and lasting contribution to the quality of life of our urban population".
CUTTING AND SAVING WITH HYBRID BUSES
Transit agencies are increasingly finding that wider use of low-pollution buses – such as diesel-electric hybrid models – can substantially cut vehicle pollution while conserving fuel at the same time. Those two reasons are why the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which runs Philadelphia’s transit systems, plans to buy 400 new 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses from New Flyer of America for over $212 million, adding to the 32 diesel-electric hybrid units it already operates.
THE MASS TRANSIT CURE
Published at 14.01.2008 in Mass transit, Environment
Mass transit systems – especially bus networks – are increasingly being viewed not only as the best method for reducing urban traffic congestion but also for cutting air pollution levels, resulting in economic benefits for cities and states.
CLINTON CLIMATE INITIATIVE SUPPORTS SEVERAL EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL ALTERNATIVES
Published at 14.01.2008 in Alternatives, International developments, Public transport, Technology, Environment
Former US President Bill Clinton’s climate initiative has chosen a number of European developments as its partner with regard to environmentally friendly public transport. Together with the Clinton Climate Initiative, these solutions can contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions pursued by 40 of the world’s large cities. On December 3-5, representatives of the 40 cities will meet in London to discuss solutions to the climate impact from transports.
CLEANER TRUCKS AND BUSES
Published at 07.01.2008 in Technology, Environment
The European commercial vehicle industry aims to reduce NOx (nitrogen oxide) emissions by a further 80% and particulate matter by 50% compared to the current air pollution control standards for trucks in the EU. The commercial vehicle manufacturers support the most stringent scenario put forward by the EU Commission in preparation of new European pollutant emission standards, known as Euro VI.
