Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) announced that gasoline consumption in the state rose 2.4% during fiscal year (FY) 2014-15, the largest yearly increase since FY 2003-2004 (increase of 2.6%). The rise in fuel consumption signals a strengthening California economy, with cheaper gas prices encouraging more vehicle travel.
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2009
A bill under consideration in the California state legislature would require California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include Class III (280 cc or greater) model-year 2000 and newer motorcycles in the state’s smog check program beginning 1 January 2012. g/km HC+NO x , compared to the 2004 Tier I standard of 1.4
Green Car Congress
JUNE 8, 2015
Last week, Volkswagen provided a close-up look at one of the projects in which it is investing: the Garcia River Conservation-Based Forest Management Project, located in Mendocino County, California. TCF acquired the 23,780-acre tract in 2004 for $18 million ($10 million California Coastal Conservancy, $3.5 hack and squirt).
Green Cars News
MAY 20, 2009
In 2004, Tesla began development of its first electric vehicle, the Roadster, which remains the only highway capable EV for sale in North America or Europe. Based in Silicon Valley, Tesla unveiled the Model S in March and plans to produce it in California starting in late 2011.
Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Second Sight Medical Products , in his right eye in 2004 and the subsequent Argus II implant in his left 11 years later. Terry Byland did not encounter any problems with his 2004 Argus I implant. Terry Byland is the only person to have received this kind of implant in both eyes. Terry Byland. Bob O’Connor.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
California Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower greenhouse gases than gasoline cars -- even more assuming renewables. A PHEV with only a 20-mile all-electric range is 62% lower (see printed page 95 in the 2004 study ). See CalCars-News Archive for updates.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Establishing dealer network.
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