The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Contracts likewise restore cost-of-living adjustments and retirement benefits lost by the union after 2008. Most workers are also getting an immediate pay bump hovering around 10 percent and a few thousand in bonus pay upon ratification. A full breakdown of the contracts will be available once voting has been deemed official.

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MAY 5, 2009

In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of the four core brands remaining after the restructuring: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Prototype Saturn Vue PHEV plugging in to a Coulomb Chargepoint ( earlier post ) in San Jose, CA. Click to enlarge.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 26, 2008

On Thursday October 23rd, 2008, Team KillaCycle set their latest drag racing world record at Bandimere Raceway. seconds blog entry here. One of our favorite guests from our shoot in Iceland, Bill Dube and his KillaCycle Team, made headlines this past week in Colorado with a new EV world speed record. Congratulations Team KillaCycle!

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

Li-ion batteries have been around since 1991, but only in 2008 were applied to cars. In 2008, the Tesla Roadster hit the road, ushering in a new era for EVs. While on the road, the motor turns this alteration into power. A New Composition. The first one was, you guessed it right, a Tesla.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Maybe for 2008, at least the Tesla roadster will get on the list. I've commuted to work the past two days and the "smoothing out" modifications I mentioned a few posts ago work really well. It's better than nothing. The federal rebate on qualified vehicles (all hybrids at this point) is up around $2000, I think.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2023

Going back in time a bit, we can see that the Caterpillar Corporation filed a 2008 patent application that covers a “power system having an ammonia-fueled engine.” What’s different about the GAC-Toyota joint is that the duo has allegedly overcome some of the issues associated with burning it.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The worst of this took place in the run-up to the 2008 automotive bailout when the industry was financially crippled and laying off employees in large numbers.& Today’s union leaders are hoping to move away from the corruption of their predecessors and win back some of the concessions workers made over the last several decades.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is undoubtedly a juicer contract than the union had seen in years and strives to undo some of the concessions made since 2008. That could just as easily be flipped into a win for the union, however. Fain has attempted to use those facts to convince UAW members to vote yes on the terms of the deal.&

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APRIL 17, 2010

Johnny O’Connell races for Corvette Racing, a team that was the first to announce in 2008 that it would compete using cellulosic E85. These will include Green Tech Talks to fans at track, promotional events and media messaging outlets such as in-broadcast telecasts, blogs, Twitter and various website initiatives.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 31, 2024

While Ferrari remains competitive, it hasn’t actually won the World Constructors' Championship since 2008. “We Mercedes and RedBull represent the vast majority of manufacturer wins, with the latter typically having to receive engine help from Renault or Honda.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Fast forward to 2008 and Wallace started taking advantage of the internet’s ability to reach vast amounts of people simultaneously. As the story goes , its origins go back all the way to the 1980s when graphic designer Ken Wallace was walking outside of his Nova Scotia home with his daughter and noticed idling vehicles.

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JULY 12, 2023

He has likewise expressed his intention to reinstate cost-of-living adjustments that were dropped during the 2008 recession and to end a tiered wage system that takes workers years to reach top pay of about $32 an hour. Image: UAW] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 5, 2008

The following guest blog post is by Earl Killian who often blogs at Joe Romm's ClimateProgress.org. In his blog he writes: Originally conceived of in 1990, the California ZEV program has morphed over time from just an electric car mandate to incorporate a broad spectrum of clean, advanced technology vehicles, such as hybrids.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Established in 2008, the Startups 100 index identifies privately-owned UK companies launched in the last five years that demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact and the ability to scale. myenergi named in Startups 100: the annual list of most disruptive new UK businesses.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

That’s why for the past week I’ve been working at my new job in Manhattan Beach where I’ve transitioned from the volunteer advocacy efforts I’ve been contributing since 2008 to a professional role in sustainability partnerships for CBS EcoMedia.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

I took the photos that now illustrate it here on my blog within the last hour: My name is Joe Galliani, I’m 52 years old and I’ve lived in Southern California for 33 years. (c) I’ve been blogging on the environment since October of 2007. c) 2009 by Joe Galliani - This afternoon's view from my studio's patio.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 7, 2007

P erhaps the most important milestone in developing Plug in Hybrids is the availability of an affordable, practical, and powerful battery pack. Here is a significant announcement by David Vieau , CEO of A123 Systems.

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Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

In an online blog, General Motors’ (GM) vice chairman Tom Stephens stated that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of its four core brands followings its’ restructuring. The company will be divided into Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick following the decision to close Pontiac and sell Saturn.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Search This Blog Previous Post: Report Says Cap-and-Trade Is a Must for Canada’s Economic Survival Next Post: From War Bonds to Environment Bonds Comment of the Moment “ Keep up the good work, Boehner! Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. Staff Tom Zeller Jr.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2009

We spent all of 2008 evaluating cells. ”. on the GM Fastlane blog (earlier post) that the current Volt battery. Kruse also emphasized GM’s preference for fast charging as opposed to the “ battery swap ” model promoted by Better Place, which would require a significantly different chassis design and which Kruse termed “problematic”. “

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Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2007

The first of Toshiba's groundbreaking SCiB packs will ship in March 2008 to an industrial systems market that Toshiba forecasts being worth 100 billion Yen by 2015. A nd thanks to the Energy Blog , here is another announcement from a consortium consisting of Misubishi and GS Yuasa.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

AFP Some 21m electric bicycles were sold in China in 2008, according to Frank Jamerson, author of Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports. Even taking that into account, though, an electric bicyle wins out handsomely in the emission competition with a petrol-driven car, as it is 15-20 times more efficient. The figure has doubled since 2005.

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Cars That Think

JULY 30, 2021

Coughlin is a regular contributor on digital storage for the Forbes blog and other news outlets. IEEE Third Millennium Medal , the 2008 IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Member Award , and a 1999 NASA Space Act Award , which recognizes a technical innovation of significant value to the agency's activities.

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MAY 28, 2009

Then in the Spring of 2008.we Pressure to Perform: The Internal Combustion Engine in a Sustainable Future ”, Paul Najt, FastLane Blog 20 May 2009. In fall 2007, when we first introduced the full functional driving [HCCI] car to the press [ earlier post ], it operated in the classic HCCI mode—sort of the middle speed load range.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

David Mitchell: Ill tell you what really offends me - political opportunism More top stories Most talked about {for blog_item in blogs} ${parseInt(blog_item_index) + 1}. blog | About guardian.co.uk | Join our dating site today guardian.co.uk © Guardian News and Media Limited 2009 Go to: guardian.co.uk winchester, hampshire.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Here is the full text of the blog post, and the Press Release from Aptera Motors: [link]. 18, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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My Energi

AUGUST 11, 2021

But it’s not just any old car show – this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, and a guaranteed fun day out for all the family. The British Motor Show is back!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 23, 2009

Though 12 miles is well short of the 40 plus miles of the upcoming Chevy Volt, the costs associated with the hybrid system should also fall well short of the Volts costly power train.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

This opinion piece originally appeared in the Field-to-Pump blog, published by Renergie, Inc. ]. 2008) Hydrous Ethanol for Gasoline Blending: New Science Promises Cost and Energy Savings , 17 th International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, 13-16 October 2008, Tiayuan, China. by Brian J. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Brewster, S.C.,

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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AUGUST 11, 2021

Similarly, GE sold off GE Capital for $26 billion after the 2008 finance and banking collapse, which is a far cry from a decade earlier, when it was worth ten times that. Learn more about simulation apps and find this and other case studies at comsol.com/blog/apps. James Cortada Timing is everything.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Editor After a year as an editor at large for National Geographic magazine, Tom returned to The New York Times in July 2008 to help expand the papers coverage of sustainable energy development and green business. Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. Email us directly at greeninc@nytimes.com.

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Drive Electric

MARCH 15, 2021

For those that don’t know us, we have made it our mission since 2008 to help businesses and individuals make the successful transition to electric vehicles. Ella talks you through all you need to know about this new electric van from Peugeot. Hello, i’m Ella Power from DriveElectric.

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

I originally wrote and published this piece in June of 2008 under the title “The Cat Is On The Roof – This Joke is at YOUR Expense…&#. Today, on this very special Blog Action Day Creative Greenius, I take you back to June of 2008 and ask you: What the hell have YOU been doing for the past 12 months? “Mom?&#

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

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