Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. 2006) Click to enlarge. Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. In a 1976 SAE paper, Grundy et al. Hiyoshi et al. Hiyoshi, R.,

Infinity 150

Infinity Engine Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Rolls Royce, magnetic gear company Magnomatics and electric motor company ATB Laurence Scott are partnering in a two-year, £1.7-million million) project to develop an electric Magnetically Geared Propulsion Motor (MGPM) for marine applications. million (US$2.5-million) million) in funding. Magnomatics.

Mariner 150

Mariner Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and subsidiary Toyota Technical Development Corporation (TTDC) have agreed to reorganize TTDC on 1 January 2016, absorbing TTDC’s vehicle R&D business—which includes vehicle engineering, testing and prototype-building, along with approximately 5,000 TTDC employees—into TMC.

Toyota 231

Toyota Motor Motors Motoring 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In Japan, Nissan Motor introduced its new series-hybrid drive system called e-POWER along with its application in the Note. The power from a high-output battery is delivered to the e-POWER’s compact powertrain comprising a gasoline engine, power generator, inverter, and a motor. The engine is the 1.2-liter,

Nissan 150

Nissan Japan Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2012

Geographical distributions of global BC emissions from motor vehicles in 1976 (A) and 2006 (B). Country-based mean values are shown for 1976 and 1° × 1° resolution was used for 2006. Researchers at Peking University have developed a new methodology to model black carbon (BC) emissions from diesel and gasoline motor vehicles.

Universal 218

Universal Emissions Carbon Global 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

Measures of motorization in the US. 2001 to 2006. -5%. Michael Sivak (2013) “ Has Motorization In The U.S. The rate increased to a maximum of 611 gallons in 2003. The rate for 2011 was 530 gallons. Peak year(s). Reduction in 2011 from the peak. Vehicles per person, per licensed driver, and per household. Distance driven.

2004 252

2004 Fuel Motor Motors 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

Hyundai Motor Company’s commercial division unveiled its new heavy duty truck Xcient at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. The next-generation of the Trago, which debuted in 2006, the Xcient offers greater styling, a 7% improvement in fuel economy and more cabin room.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Hyundai 2013 Economy 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Intelligent Energy and the Suzuki Motor Corporation have created a joint venture company called SMILE FC System Corporation to develop and manufacture air-cooled fuel cell systems for a range of industry sectors. SMILE FC System Corporation will be headquartered in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, with operations initially based in Yokohama.

Suzuki 250

Suzuki Corporation Motor Motors 250

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2011

EVO Electric, a developer of advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector ( earlier post ), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric vehicles. As part of the agreement, GKN will also acquire a 25.1%

Manufacturer 225

Manufacturer Motor Motors Motoring 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Daimler AG is taking a major step forward in its China strategy with the closing of the company’s 12% investment in long-standing partner BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), one of the top automotive companies in China. BDNT); as well as sales companies in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Chinese 259

Chinese Companies Mercedes Motor 259

InsideEVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Whether you were exposed to the EV1 through the 2006 documentary “Who Killed the Electri Car”, or if you have been a fan right from the beginning. It is hard to be an EV fan and not know a little about the EV1. I recently had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with John Dabels, the Marketing Director of the EV1.

EV1 54

EV1 General Motors Market Parts 54

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2023

The LCFS is one of several programs developed under AB 32 (the 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act) to cut California’s emissions of climate warming greenhouse gas. Source: CARB Carbon intensity for the LCFS program is measured through lifecycle analysis of a fuel which includes all steps from extraction, transport, and production.

Clean 367

Clean Cleaning Diesel California 367

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Highlander was the first model in its segment to offer a hybrid powertrain back in 2006 and Grand Highlander further expands on our electrification leadership.

Highlander 284

Highlander Toyota Indiana Chicago 284

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 , which shows the largest six-month increase recorded in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s history. billion miles, or about 13%.

Puerto Rico 415

Puerto Rico 2020 2006 Miles 415

Green Car Reports

JULY 25, 2016

Last week, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk issued an updated version of the "master plan" whose first edition he wrote way back in 2006. It included proposals for everything from an electric semi truck to the development of fully-autonomous cars that could be shared among owners.

Tesla Motors 60

Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 60

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 19, 2024

The Chevy Corvette got its most dramatic makeover ever in 2020, but the man behind the car’s evolution since 2006 recently announced his retirement. Tadge Juechter, the Corvette Executive Chief Engineer, is retiring from General Motors after a career that spanned 47 years. Image: Chevrolet/General Motors] Become a TTAC insider.

Engine 83

Engine General Motors Personal 2006 83

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. Data from DOE testing of MY2001-2006 vehicles is available in EPA Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211 at www.regulations.gov.

2001 199

2001 2006 EPA Light 199

Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2014

Zhan had trademarked the Tesla name for automotive back in 2006, three years after Tesla formed in the U.S. Tesla is once again facing copyright issues over its name in China, up against a trend the industry knows as "trademark trolls". When Tesla first made plans to sell cars in China, it came up against a businessman called Zhan Baosheng.

China 146

China Tesla Motors Tesla 2006 146

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2009

China’s motor vehicle parc has risen to more than 176.5 Other statistics: The number of motor vehicles increased by 3.92% in the first half of 2009—a slightly higher rate of increase than the same period last year. Private motor vehicles represent nearly 77% of the total, a 4.65% increase over 2008. respectively. Source: TEDB.

Motor 150

Motor Motors Motoring China 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

The growing adoption of electric cars in Europe is leading to an increase in the use of the critical metals required for components such as electric motors and electronics. This is extremely interesting, especially the discovery of neodymium which, among other things, is used in magnets in electric motors.

Europe 231

Europe South Africa 2006 Sweden 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

An estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2020, of which an estimated 6,236 were people walking. In the first six months of 2021 an estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes, up 18.4% That is the largest number of projected fatalities for January through June since 2006. Source: NRSS.

Transportation 243

Transportation 2020 Environment 2006 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Johnson Controls will showcase its next-generation low-profile prismatic automotive lithium-ion cells and sub-modules at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Under the terms of the agreement, which also ended the legal actions between the two, Johnson Controls acquired Saft’s share of the JV for $145 million in cash.

Li-ion 199

Li-ion 2014 Lithium Ion Motor 199

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Toyota followed with the Prius a year later, but it took GM until 2006 to introduce its first true gasoline-electric hybrid here. Our nameless reviewer felt , back in 2006, that the Vue's panel gaps made it the "automotive equivalent of a shotgun shack" and calculated that the Green Line version would require 90,000 miles of driving with $2.15/gallon

VUE 88

VUE Saturn 2007 Green 88

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

ClipperCreek will supply Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to support the Tesla Motors Roadster. established in 2006, develops technologies for electric vehicle charge stations. J1772 is likely to emerge from the standards process this summer.). ClipperCreek, Inc.,

Tesla Motors 150

Tesla Motors Supplies Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

2006 150

2006 Emissions Energy Oil-Sands 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Yamaha Motor Co’s MT-09 and XMAX300 motorcycles have won the ‘Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024’ international design award. These honours mark the 13th year in a row – every year since 2012 – that a Yamaha Motor product has received a Red Dot Design Award.

Design 52

Design Production 2006 Motorcycles 52

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

General Motors may have found its solution to the trouble and bottlenecks it has had with the Ultium battery project. That solution lies within Kurt Kelty, a former Tesla battery technology senior director, who will join General Motors later this month as the company’s Vice President of Batteries.

GM 84

GM General Motors Buick Tennessee 84

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Visitors will also see the 1997 CR-V, Honda’s first in-house SUV, and a 2006 Honda Insight, the country’s first mass-produced hybrid car.& & Of course, Honda makes all manner of motorized vehicles, so the display will also include a variety of motorcycles, power equipment, and race cars.

Honda 104

Honda Acura Honda Insight California 104

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has adjusted its estimates of the energy content of retail motor gasoline in its Monthly Energy Review (MER) to reflect its changing composition. As a result, EIA’s estimate of motor gasoline’s average energy content per gallon has declined by about 3% over this 20-year period.

2013 239

2013 Energy 2006 Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2018

Anheuser-Busch has placed an order for up to 800 hydrogen-fuel-cell range-extended electric semi-trucks from Nikola Motor Company. —Trevor Milton, CEO of Nikola Motor Company. With nearly 9 billion dollars in pre-order reservations, we are building to order, not speculation, and are very excited for what’s to come.

Hydrogen 225

Hydrogen Range Fuel USA 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2009

from 2006 and 22% above such emissions in 1990. That represents a slight (0.06%) increase from 2006 and is still down 0.17% from the peak in 2005 of 2,003.6 in 2007, down 0.74% from 2006. VMT by light-duty motor vehicles increased 40% from 1990 to 2007, as a result of a confluence of factors. Tg CO 2 Eq., Tg CO 2 Eq.,

2007 150

2007 2006 Light EPA 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 3, 2011

Honda said yesterday it would recall 36,700 of its 2006 and 2007 Civic Hybrid models to replace a key component of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system. The part to be replaced is the DC-to-DC converter, which adjusts the voltage of power moved among different components of the hybrid system.

Civic Hybrid 76

Civic Hybrid 2006 DC 2007 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Isuzu Motors Limited and General Motors Company signed a formal agreement jointly to develop a next-generation midsize pickup. Their alliance ended in 2006, when GM sold its Isuzu stake. The next-generation midsize pickup is expected to be sold in several major markets around the world.

Isuzu 230

Isuzu GM Canada 2006 230

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today celebrated the landmark of producing 8 million cumulative two-wheelers in India. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt.

Suzuki 52

Suzuki Motorcycles India Production 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

GAC Toyota Motor Co., GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GAC), has produced more than 1 million vehicles since the start of production in 2006. Production began in May 2006 on Line No. Production capacity for Line No.

Toyota 225

Toyota Camry Hybrid China Production 225

Teslarati

JANUARY 4, 2023

General Motors (GM) has announced its Q4 auto sales, showing that it has become the top automaker in the United States for 2022. As General Motors has quickly fallen behind traditional and up-and-coming rivals alike regarding EV sales, specifically Tesla, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford, it has moved towards more electric models and production.

GM 94

GM Sale General Motors GMC 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. TMS) will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles sold in the US. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the Hybrid System Inverter contains a control board with transistors.

400h 199

400h Highlander 2006 Toyota 199