Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2021

ST60 is an aluminum alloy board developed by SDK in 2001, and has as much heat conductivity as pure aluminum and as much strength as 5052 aluminum alloy—a typical structural material. The car industry has been accelerating its shift to electric cars including hybrid cars, plug-in hybrid cars and EVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

will launch the all-new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan on 6 September. The Fit Hybrid features the new, one-motor Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) system (earlier post ), which performs off-the-line starts in EV mode. Fit Hybrid. The hybrid model features a 1.5L Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

Although April’s year-to-date total was up by 23% from 2020, the total volume for January – April 2021 was 25% lower than seen in 2019, and the second lowest since 2001. Demand for pure electric models increased by 338% to 71,500 units, and plug-in hybrid registrations recorded a volume growth of 507% to 81,000 units.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

A lot of media discussion these days seems to focus overly on the low sales of plug-in electric cars (this piece from Friday, for instance). That despite the fact that plug-ins are selling faster than hybrid vehicles did at the same phase of their launch.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

AFS Trinity Power Corporation has been awarded a patent for its Extreme Hybrid drive train that combines ultracapacitors and other power electronics and energy storage devices with off-the-shelf chemical batteries in plug-in hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.). AFS Trinity Chief Executive Officer Edward W.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2016

The new exhibition is just the first step in an extensive rebuild of the Transparent Factory, which opened in 2001 specifically to manufacture the Phaeton. One of the exhibition highlights is a half-hour test drive with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Volkswagen ceased production of the Phaeton in March.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

Italy is the home of the oldest vehicle fleet in Europe, the government cites, with at least 11 million Euro 3 cars (with emissions standards set in 2001) or lower-grade vehicles on the roads. An EV made is Italy is even better. Bloomberg writes that the plan will be presented to auto representatives next month.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

Jaguar will develop the micro-turbine hybrid C-X75 concept car ( earlier post ) as a limited production supercar (maximum of 250), priced at between £700,000 - £900,000 (US$1.15 - $1.48 The C-X75 concept in Paris. Click to enlarge. million) depending on local market and taxes. The C-X75 will have an EV range in excess of 50 km (31 miles).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2018

UPS has a long history with electric vehicles, having first introduced them into its fleet in the US in the 1930s, and reintroduced modern EVs in 2001. Currently, UPS has more than 300 electric vehicles deployed in Europe and the US, and nearly 700 hybrid electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Prodrive’s track record in EV engineering began in 2001 with the conversion of a front wheel drive Saab into a hybrid demonstrator with the rear axle electrically driven. Prodrive will help develop the design into a drivable demonstrator by early summer 2020. ?. The vehicle can be produced in a range of sizes from 14-18 tonnes.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? You dont have to plug it in.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

EnergyCS had earlier developed one of the first commercial plug-in hybrid conversion kits for the Prius. EnergyCS has succeeded in the goal of developing the most advanced battery management system that ensures the safety, performance and reliability of battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

The expansion was supported by a $249 million federal stimulus US Department of Energy grant designed to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of batteries for plug-in hybrid and all-electric automobiles. In September 2009, A123 raised $378 million in its initial public offering.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2015

million hybrids annually and 15 million hybrids cumulatively by 2020. Promoting the downsizing and improvement of power control units in hybrids and PHVs, etc.; that can improve the fuel efficiency of hybrids by 10 percent. .; that can improve the fuel efficiency of hybrids by 10 percent. Ever better cars.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2016

He also served as project leader for the adoption of regulations pursuant to AB 1493, the California legislation that directed the Board to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles, and led the staff teams that prepared the 2001 and 2003 amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle regulation. million goal. Chuck Shulock.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2018

The fuel type accounted for just 37% of the total market—its lowest share since 2001. Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs) performed well, as electrics, hybrids and plug-ins posted an increase of 31% and recorded 450,200 registrations, making up 5.4% Despite uncertainty in the UK, where the market was down 6.3% There were 2.92

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2014

plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies). Under provisions adopted in 2001, ZEVs with the ability to refuel to 95% of full capacity within 15 minutes are allowed to earn more credit under the Type IV and Type V ZEV definitions. Modifications. — Modifications to ZEV rule.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Both conventional hybrids and diesel vehicles have increased market share slightly since MY 2007. Click to enlarge. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

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EV Report

APRIL 30, 2020

There has been a steady increase in electric and hybrid cars over the last decade in the US but still only 2 percent account for new car sales in the US. million (360,000 of them being plug in hybrids). Buyers of EV became exempted from paying VAT in 2001. Buyers of EV became exempted from paying VAT in 2001.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

satellite imagery; from left, 1975, 1989, and 2001. by Jack Rosebro. Progressive deforestation in Rondonia, Brazil as seen in. Sources: USGS. Landsat images via Google Earth. Click to enlarge. However, the programs can be hampered by limited access to large satellite image databases, and can take days or weeks to process a given dataset.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

To achieve a 50% improvement in new cars by 2030, the main additional measures would be full hybridization of a much wider range of vehicles (possibly including, but not requiring, plug-in hybrid vehicle technologies). This would also depend on the provision by the electricity sector of low-CO 2 electricity.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! Where Can I Buy One? 4 Great Gifts!

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Thirteen environmental groups working on clean transportation solutions sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) urging it to select plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) for the next generation of delivery vehicles (NGDV). The USPS fleet travels more than 1.3 The payload capacity is approximately 1,400 pounds.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 19, 2010

In 2001 I began driving an electric car, obtaining the last of the ZEV mandate-required EVs. The notion of the plug-in hybrid revived the hope of plugging in. I made my peace with the notion of a transition vehicle, with a plug and an engine. GM announced the Volt. I was thrilled.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 11, 2007

This "smarter than Smart" city car was a revelation to me when I leased it in 2001. and the story is told as well in Sherry Boschert's book Plug-in Hybrids. The Aftenposten reports (in English) on the success Jan Olaf Willums is having at the helm of the revived Think Global. Waiting lists were forming there. When California Th!nk

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars. The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. I believe Google would find Th!nk

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

Fay says that the company is planning to sell the full complement of 2,600 RAV EVs in California, plus 30,000 Prius plug-in hybrids and to introduce iQ EV urban car sharing programs to achieve ZEV compliance. Accordingly, the RAV4 EV is only being sold in California. Let’s get one thing straight. It’s a fact of life. Absolutely.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2009

Improving the rate capability of high-capacity composite electrodes particularly at room temperature is still required to meet the 40-mile range battery requirement for plug-in hybrids, Thackeray said. BASF will conduct further lithium-ion battery material application development in its current Beachwood, Ohio facility. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. Most of the new vehicles have received special praise for their interiors, which has been a priority for GM since Bob Lutz assumed product design responsibilities in 2001. Click to enlarge. Establishing four core brands.

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