Cars That Think

JANUARY 14, 2024

In 2003 he was promoted to director of long-term research at the lab, focusing on technology’s evolution and its potential impact. Every conversation with him was a journey, where words were not just sounds, but bridges to a deeper understanding. In our conversations, Roberto truly shined.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

billion) of the funding of the action plan will finance measures in the transport sector—specifically developing public transportation, supporting the purchase of equipment that reduces consumption of fossil fuels, and encouraging the use of hybrid trucks and conversion to natural gas. Almost 63% (C$1.7 above the level of 1990.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2016

Conversely, moving the center of the eccentric journal downward raises the compression ratio. Nissan, in a 2003 paper, said that its multi-link geometry resolved those previous issues. 2003) “A Study of a Variable Compression Ratio System with a Multi-Link Mechanism,” SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0921 doi: 10.4271/2003-01-0921.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 19, 2012

The donor is a 1969 VW Beetle we've owned since 2001, but it's been in storage since 2003. Although there are a great number of EV kits out there, I've decided to piece this car's conversion together from different sources. On July 1st, 2012, I started my latest (and first EV) project. Attached Thumbnails.

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Cars That Think

MAY 1, 2023

Nick Holonyak , MOH recipient in 2003 for the development of the red LED, actually changed the way Perry thinks about her ethnic roots. “My Education: B.A., journalism, Michigan State University Family: Eric Nee (husband); Alex, Nadya, and Mischa Nee (children) First job: Community datebook writer at WBRW Radio in Somerville, N.J.,

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Slovakia Personal Poland Ukraine 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

Business-as-usual’ projections of future conversion rates, based on historical rates over the past two decades, indicate that 6–9 Mha of peatland in insular Southeast Asia may be converted to plantations by the year 2020, unless land use planning policies or markets for products change. Chris Malins. Soares-Filho, Gregory P. Asner, Simon N.

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions Climate 314

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Conversely, North America accounted for 65% of worldwide Prius sales in 2007; 57% in 2008; 36% in 2009; and 26% for Jan-Sep 2010. The second generation was released in 2003 and the third generation in 2009. In 2009, that share jumped to 52%, and for Jan-Sep 2010, the figure is 63%. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Toyota Sale 2012 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The NuScale design includes a first-of-a-kind HCSG for conversion of nuclear heat into process steam. The NuScale design was initially developed in 2000 and has been demonstrated and in testing programs since 2003 in a fully-instrumented one-third scale electrically-heated test facility in Corvallis, OR.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Mt, or 57%, over the 2003 level. million in new vehicle sales and conversions in 2020. In North America, the annual growth rate of all LPG vehicle sales and conversions will average 4.7% According to the World LPG Association (WLPGA), global consumption of autogas has been rising rapidly in recent years, reaching 25.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

ITOCHU, which began its strategic relationship with Ener1 in 2003, purchased 3.2 Large-format lithium-ion battery maker Ener1, Inc. has received $20 million in fresh investment capital from ITOCHU Corporation, a long-term strategic partner of and current investor in Ener1. million shares of common stock from Ener1 at a price of $6.18

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Lithium Ion Fisker Mazda Batteries 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2016

Foster has served as the Self Defense Test Ship for Naval Surface Warfare Center since 2003. (US ReadiDiesel, termed Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Conversion Diesel (CHCD-76) by the Navy, is a military grade drop-in replacement for traditional F-76 that is produced from fats, oils, and greases by the Biofuels ISOCONVERSION process.

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Renewable Diesel San Diego Fuel 150

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

After he retired from the school in 2003 he was appointed as a member of the South Dakota Department of Education. After retiring, he led the conversion of the Homestake gold mine, in Lead, S.D., into a scientific laboratory in 2003 at the request of the U.S.

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Tribute South Dakota 2003 Colorado 97

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2010

Inbicon A/S, a subsidiary of DONG Energy A/S, develops technology for conversion and refining of soft ligno-cellulosic biomass into fuel, feed, and green chemistry products. The company has operated a pilot plant since 2003, and late last year opened its first Inbicon Biomass Refinery in Kalundborg, Denmark to demonstrate its technology.

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Asia 2003 Denmark Convert 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The RV1 route passes through some of London’s most polluted areas, so its conversion to hydrogen power will help to improve London’s air quality. London initially pioneered hydrogen buses in the UK when it took part in the Cleaner Urban Transport for Europe (CUTE) trial from December 2003 to January 2007.

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London Hydrogen Fleet Fuel 225

Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Electric bicycles are getting more popular, and if there’s something in you that wants to turn your conventional bike into an ebike, don’t worry because all it takes is to find the best electric bicycle conversion kit. These conversion kits work just like how you turn traditional skateboards into electric skateboards using conversion kits.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 7, 2011

Fleets and van drivers have to this Friday (March 11, 2011) to order an Ashwoods LPG Transit after Ford announced it will cease production of the petrol Transit that Ashwoods uses as the base model for its LPG conversions. Leading alternative fuel conversion firm, Ashwoods has been producing LPG commercials since 2003 and has been [.].

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Butamax and Highwater have entered into definitive agreements for license of Butamax’s patented corn oil separation technology, which is an integral part of a full retrofit to biobutanol production and can also be installed independently as a first phase of the conversion. This is an important milestone for Butamax and its partners.

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Gasoline Water Convert Minnesota 230

Cars That Think

JANUARY 7, 2022

in 2003 she worked at the lab as a research staff member. To do this conversion, you need sophisticated technology,” Riel says. “We She joined IBM Research in Zurich in 1998 while pursuing her doctorate in physics in collaboration with the University of Bayreuth , also in Germany. After earning her Ph.D.

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Building Light Germany Connect 145

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. That was quite a conversion.” It was mostly members with electric conversions. After that, the word spread fast.” Staubel Roadter intro at EAASV meeting.

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EV1 San Jose California Motorcycles 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2009

This is followed by the endothermic thermal decomposition of ammonium carbamate, in a concentrated solution, to give a 50-60% conversion to urea.). Wiartalla (2003) A compact Solid-SCR System for NO x -Reduction in Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks. Resources. MTZ Worldwide. Pârvulescu.

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Dodge 2006 2003 2005 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. Already the world’s biggest producer and exporter of sugar, farmers reaped the benefits of this new demand.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

Amyris intends to leverage existing Brazilian cane industry infrastructure through the conversion of ethanol mills to produce higher value Amyris products. Amyris intends to bring its renewable fuels and chemicals to market in 2011, initially through production in mills that Amyris expects to own or control.

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Brazil Renewable Commercial Production 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

In August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Ovadan-Depe near the capital of Ashgabad in Turkmenistan to launch the construction of a major plant focused on the conversion of natural gas into synthetic gasoline. DCK-10 ensures high oxygenate conversion rates. without isolation of methanol as an intermediate. Spath and D.C.

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Honda S2000 EV Conversion

JULY 7, 2008

The S2000 is a third vehicle for us so I won't be down a car while doing the conversion. 2003 Honda S2000 Curb Weight: 2800 lbs Battery space: Not much. ABS brakes, Air bags, etc). In addition this car is only used for commuting to work so it's already a special purpose vehicle and the limited range of an EV fits the role perfect here.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

In 2003 JEC issued its first Well-to-Wheels study, a type of analysis which takes into account the entire energy lifecycle of fuels and powertrains and their possible combinations. A specific objective is to have the outcome accepted as a reference by all relevant stakeholders, including industry, academia and government.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. The retrofit enables dual-fuel operation and is the first such conversion of its type. TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We are also working (with our for-profit integration partners) to offer installed "conversions," first for Toyota Prius, probably followed by Ford Escape and other forthcoming hybrids. and EDrive FAQ INFORMATION IF YOURE TECHNICALLY INCLINED: See the new EAA-PHEV Conversion project sponsored by the Electric Auto Association.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2009

The RBAEF project, which was launched in 2003, is the most comprehensive study of the performance and cost of mature technologies for producing energy from biomass to date. forest conversion) resulting from land-use considerations. The emissions analysis does not account for carbon sinks (e.g., Ethanol + F-T fuels + GTCC power.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Additional resources: Plug In Partners: Economic Benefits Wikipedia: Plug-In Hybrids (note graph at top) Regardless, a 2003 EPRI battery study shows that mass-produced PHEVs have already reached lifecycle cost parity with gas-powered vehicles -- using gas prices from three years ago! See What Carmakers Say about PHEVs for the latest.

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Cars That Think

JULY 5, 2022

Medical residents are famously overworked and sleep-deprived, to the extent that the United States passed regulations in 2003 limiting their workweek to 80 hours. Airline pilots became familiar with this issue as autopilot became ubiquitous, and the promise of self-driving cars is bringing this conversation to the general public.

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United States Personal Building 2003 123

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2010

By contrast, making methanol, a liquid fuel, out of natural gas requires much less up-front conversion cost and could have an impact on oil usage and thus improve energy security, but would not reduce greenhouse gases. The first two reports dealt with nuclear power (2003) and coal (2007).

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MIT Coal Gas Emissions 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

Like IAP I, IAP II utilizes a high voltage distribution module (HVDM) for intelligent control of high voltage electrical power and an HBA (or dual HBAs) for DC to DC conversion of high voltage to 24VDC.

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Diesel Hybrid Pennsylvania Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Like IAP I, IAP II utilizes a high voltage distribution module (HVDM) for intelligent control of high voltage electrical power and an HBA (or dual HBAs) for DC to DC conversion of high voltage to 24 DC. IAP II builds on the foundation of Allison’s parallel hybrid propulsion system, as well as its release with the Vanner HBA and IAP I.

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Available Hybrid Fuel Economy DC 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2011

Since 2003, BMW has collected, cleaned and compressed methane gas from a local landfill and used it to power more than 50% of the BMW plant’s total energy requirements. The project team will include BMW, Advanced Technology International (a subsidiary of SCRA), the Gas Technology Institute, Ameresco, Inc., methane, CO 2.

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South Carolina BMW Hydrogen Convert 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

These methods have been in use successfully in BMW workshops since 2003. The light is created through the conversion of the beams emitted by tiny laser diodes by means of a fluorescent phosphor material inside the headlight. They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Please send it to webmaster@calcars.org. Contact mike@. Green Gears, Inc.

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