EV Tire-Wear Emissions 1,850 Times More Than Particulate Emissions By Petrol, Diesel Cars, Finds Study Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Electric Vehicles (EV) are causing pollution through tire-wear emissions which are 1,850 times more than particulate mass emissions caused by petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, an analysis by Emission Analytics found in its report. The added weight of these vehicles might lead to tire wear emissions that might confound the ‘zero emissions’ tag. The study was […] Read more
ICE VS BEV: Which Contributes Higher Carbon Emissions Across Their Lifetime? Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rystad, an energy research based organisation, has shared a report declaring batteries in electric vehicles (BEV), as a clear winner in reducing emissions in the transportation sector. The report says that despite incurring higher emissions in the manufacturing process of electric vehicles and an enduring reliance on fossil fuel power generation in many countries, the […] Read more
South Pole And Oorja To Use New D-RECs For India’s Diesel Problem Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The D-REC Initiative, a new not-for-profit platform to deliver internationally recognised guarantees of origin from distributed renewable energy, has announced that its new market mechanism and technology has been adopted by farming-as-a-service company, Oorja Development Solutions, and climate advisory and finance business, South Pole, to support last-mile communities in India transition to renewable energy. Approximately […] Read more
Indian Railways Eyes Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2030 Updated On Tue, Oct 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to the recently released statement by the Ministry of Railways, the Indian Railways intends to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, while also concentrating on expanding network capacity. According to the Ministry, Indian Railways has a goal to steadily reduce its carbon impact and achieve net zero emissions by 2030. As per the report, […] Read more
HUL Ends Coal Usage; Shifts to Green Fuel like Biomass, Biodiesel Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has eliminated coal usage across its operations, replacing it with green alternatives such as biomass and biodiesel, an official statement said. The company has collaborated with biomass suppliers, and local farmers to ensure a sustainable supply of green fuel and made the necessary changes for the renewable transition […] Read more
‘Blue’ Hydrogen Worse for Climate Than Coal, Gas, Diesel, Finds Study Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Could a supposedly “clean” and “green” energy source’s use harm the climate more than burning fossil fuel does? According to Cornell and Stanford University researchers, “blue” hydrogen, which is currently being lauded as a way to reduce global warming, is one such source. Blue hydrogen involves a process for making hydrogen by using methane in natural […] Read more
Capgemini to Order Only Hybrid & EVs, Ends Pure Diesel/Petrol Orders Updated On Tue, Jul 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy French IT company Capgemini has announced that it will now order only hybrid and electric cars and vans for its 12,000-vehicle company fleet, stopping with immediate effect the order of new pure diesel or petrol vehicles as part of its plans to transition to a fully electric fleet by 2030. The company aims to achieve […] Read more
Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diesel Locomotive Works has converted two WDG3A Diesel Locos into a Twin Electric WAGC3 loco of 10,000 HP. Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his […] Read more
In A First For The World, Auckland Ports Welcome a Full-Sized Electric Tugboat Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In a moment that will go down in history, Ports of Auckland have become home to world’s first full-size, ship-handling electric tugboat named Sparky. This electrification is will save close to 465 tonnes of CO2 in diesel emissions every year. At the same time, the tug will help save big on operational cost since it […] Read more
