Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

liter PureTech e-THP three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engines and new BlueHDi diesel emissions technology, to appear on several versions of PEUGEOT 308, 308 SW and 508—at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. The A-segment accounts for about 10% of the European new car market. The Peugeot 108. liter VTi 68bhp and 1.2-liter

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Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2013

Since November 2006, our family has always owned at least one plug-in car and one powered by gasoline. For almost two years, our fleet has been a Nissan Leaf electric hatchback, and a used 2008 Toyota Prius.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 26, 2022

Museum Exhibit Review: 107 Years of Electric Cars. With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. Then along came petroleum and the refining of gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The more compact fuel cell and integrated powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, now fits entirely under the hood of the car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers. Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. Its battery-electric sibling, the BMW i3, took the same award in 2014. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards. Combined cycle fuel consumption is.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

The National Center for Policy Analysis reports : CAR M.P.G. The cars aren't actually getting worse mileage, but the government's new tests going into effect next year more accurately reflect real-world driving. The new ratings go into effect beginning with 2008 models, a few of which will soon be on sale. RATINGS GOING DOWN.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. Other key findings of the survey: 74% identify car ownership with independence. Future mobility solutions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2010

China’s Global Times newspaper reports that the China government is considering requiring new passenger car vehicles (PCVs) to be equipped with belt-starter-generator (BSG) systems for fuel efficiency, according to General Manager of Chery New Energy Company, Yuan Tao. Such microhybrid systems could save about 5% on fuel.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Model year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. The MINI E was produced in a small series and used in a field trial to gather important insights into the use of an all-electric car in everyday traffic. l/100 km; combined electricity consumption: 14.0 – 13.1 —Bernd Körber, Head of MINI.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2011

A 2008 paper by a team at the University of Michigan. The effect on long-term savings for the LED system depended upon the type of vehicle in use (gasoline-powered vs. electric). gallons of gasoline, and 205 fewer pounds of CO 2 emitted into the atmosphere. OSRAM JOULE LED forward lighting unit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

At the Shanghai Auto Show, BYD unveiled a turbo-charged, fuel stratified, direct-injection all-aluminum-alloy gasoline engine designed and manufactured entirely in China. liter gasoline engine. In the “sports mode”, the DCT electronic programming controls shifting, allowing drivers to enjoy a sports-car-like driving experience.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2013

The hydraulic hybrid is system is designed to enable a boost effect that would normally be offered only by more complex electric drives. Like electric hybrids, the hydraulic hybrid system is able to support gasoline and diesel engines in ranges where they do not work at optimum efficiency. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

AT&T began deploying fleet AFVs in 2008 as part of an overall commitment to minimize its environmental impact while operating more efficiently. AT&T also operates a mix of other AFVs in its fleet in the state and nationwide, including all-electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 11, 2009

When Google asked for submissions of a 90 second video on the benefits of plug in cars to show at a 2008 Washington DC Brookings-Google Electric Car conference, Alexandra Paul and Stefano Paris decided to rise to the challenge! Alexandra Paul’s “Power of Electric&#. The audience cheered. 2008.06.11

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

In the likely case of only a gradual return to previous higher prices—which Lux calls the “cheap oil” scenario in its analysis—then electric vehicle (EV) sales will dip by 20% for a number of years, while plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales will dip by about 14% during that same period, the research firm found. gallon to about $2.1/gallon.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. The passenger cars registrations for Europe-27 were 848,800 units, down by 52% compared to March 2019. million units.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

Tech have partnered for the promotion of electric mobility in Portugal. Under a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today, the two parties will study how to promote electric mobility using MOBI.E will include charging stations accessible to all electric vehicle brands. The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the Portuguese consortium MOBI.E

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. passenger cars will outgrow larger vehicles due to favorable policies.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Suppliers identified a wide range of conventional and electric technology that could be used to meet the standards. Hybrid technology was also viewed as important, along with variable valve timing, gasoline direct injection, and mass reduction. 59% said that fuel-economy standards help spur job growth.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 14, 2009

Just about one year ago on July 2, 2008 I was on Larry Mantle’s “Airtalk&# (KPCC-FM 89.3 Pasadena) talking about getting my electric car and my solar panels. And we’ve now cut our electric usage in half through efficiency measures so the size of the solar I need is half as much. a gallon gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) selected a team of Honeywell developers for its 2012 Control Systems Technology Award in recognition of the team’s work in developing the OnRAMP Design Suite for Powertrain Control.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. In 2009, the number of private cars owned in China exceeded the United States, resulting in it being the world’s largest auto market.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Honda has been developing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology for many years and plans to launch a new hydrogen vehicle using this technology. Vice President Ichinose of Honda stated “Honda has long been active in the research and development of fuel cells, which use oxygen and hydrogen to produce electricity.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

The Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator utilizes such information as vehicle type, fuel type and traffic conditions (stop-and-go city traffic or on the highway, for instance), along with the geographic region in which the car will be used to generate information about the efficiency of a fleet. in 2008 to 53.7%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2014

The report examined 70 commercial gasoline stations in the state to determine which, if any, could integrate hydrogen fuel, based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hydrogen technologies code published in 2011. There are 9,710 retail gasoline stations in California.

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2023

automobile parc accommodates sobering numbers for an trade transitioning from inner combustion to battery-electric propulsion. fleet since 2008, S&P mentioned, and continues a longer-term pattern: In 2003, the typical fleet future stood at 9.7 The untouched replace from S&P International Mobility at the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

The facility will mainly serve the system development and emission testing needs of the Chinese market and its customer base for a wide range of light duty vehicle drivetrains, including gasoline and diesel engines as well as alternative drivetrains such as hybrid electric vehicles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 3, 2009

After both Tesla and Chrysler chose the Elise and Europa, respectively, for their slot car-fast EVs, it only makes sense that the car company named after a flower would make its own “flower power&# speedster. Like the Volt, they are shooting for a 300 mile range with the first 40 miles all electric. Lotus is making an EV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

(Renault introduced the New Renault Mégane Hatch and New Renault Mégane Coupé at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, marking the beginning of the renewal of its C-segment lineup.). Renault says it will introduce an all-electric version of the Fluence in 2011. Renault says it will introduce an all-electric version of the Fluence in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. of water.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2014

The next three to four years will be critical for determining whether hydrogen vehicles are just a few years behind electric vehicles, rather than decades. ”. Southern California) with 100 stations would be enough to bring hydrogen costs to competitiveness with gasoline on a cost per-mile basis. Public funding.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). It has a 40-mile electric range, a larger electric motor, and a much larger battery than the PHEV-10.

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