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AUGUST 16, 2009

Kizashi is slated to begin sales in North America later this year as a 2010 model; Suzuki introduced a concept Kizashi at the New York Auto Show in 2008. Suzuki and GM are developing a next-generation hybrid system that uses small but high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. liter gasoline-powered car.

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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). NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

By the end of 2008, EnerFuel had successfully integrated a prototype high-temperature PEM fuel cell range extender into an EV, Betts said. The system incorporates a compact, lightweight, 3 kW fuel cell power system supporting the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery system.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

In 2008, EnerFuel developed a prototype to demonstrate the advantages of a fuel cell EV range extender. The test vehicle, equipped with a 35 kWh lithium ion battery pack, was outfitted with a 3 kW fuel cell range extender fueled by compressed hydrogen (5,000 psi tank, 20 kWh e equivalent). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

Our engineers are working to reduce the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines by up to one third. liter engines, both gasoline and diesel, that offer the same 100 kW (134 hp) power and performance of a standard 2.0-liter, Rolf Leonhard By 2015, said Leonhard, a gasoline-driven car will consume only 5.5

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Japan and Europe by 2010 By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press June 11, 2008 TOKYO -- Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in the U.S., Lithium-ion batteries , now common in laptops, produce more power and are smaller than nickel-metal hydride batteries used in hybrids now.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. The gasoline engine is used to support the electric heating system when outdoor temperatures are low. Li-ion packs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Downsizing a gasoline engine (e.g., In addition, it plans to evaluate electric driving after changing the electrical storage module to a Li-ion battery pack. In addition, it plans to evaluate electric driving after changing the electrical storage module to a Li-ion battery pack. Click to enlarge. The Turbohybrid system.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 30, 2008

Here's the story from Motor Trend : VW jumping on plug-in hybrid bandwagon with TwinDrive system Nate Martinez June 26 2008 Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn announced today that pre-production testing of the automaker's plug-in hybrid electric system, dubbed TwinDrive, is underway with the full support of the German government.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 7, 2007

A123Systems produces Nanophoshate based lithium ion batteries with a combination of power density, durability and safety in excess of anything mass produced on the market today. snip At an initial 40 mile module installed price of $10,000 supported with a $3500 tax credit , the payback period for a fleet owner with $3.00/gallon

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

This work covers both gasoline and diesel powerplants, although the greatest scope for reducing CO 2 emissions concerns gasoline engines; and. Renault is developing a new family of modular TCe gasoline engines. The company introduced the TCe 100 in 2007 and the TCe 130 in 2008, earlier post.). liter bracket.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 3, 2009

Lotus, which made a splash in 2008 with its well-received Evora 2+2 (pictured) , will produce a high-performance electric vehicle, according to a report in the Financial Times citing comments from Lotus chief executive Michael Kimberley. All Aboard the Bandwagon: Lotus Reportedly Planning Electric Car. Posted Today 01:05 PM by Carlos Lago.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2015

In February 2008, GRF became one of the first forests—and the largest—to receive verification as a source of greenhouse gas reductions under the protocols of the Climate Action Reserve , adopted by the California Air Resources Board in 2007. TSI (gasoline) and Golf Mk VII 1.6 Click to enlarge. Carbon offsets. TSI, at 31.3

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 30, 2021

Back then the rivals of an electric vehicle such as gasoline-powered and steam-powered personnel carriers or cars were very difficult to operate. On the other hand, the gasoline-powered vehicles were also in trouble because of the trail of exhaust gas, the gear shifting, and the cranking required to start the engine. The Great Fall.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The discovery came when MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder found out how to get a common lithium compound to release and take up lithium ions in a matter of seconds. by RSS or sign up by email. by RSS or sign up by email. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

The majority of the vehicles are electric, with a small number being plug-in gasoline-electric hybrids. Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the new PHV will come equipped with a new lithium-ion battery extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode allowing for zero-emissions drive. EEMS Accelerate.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2016

There will be more public locations to charge electric cars in the UK than there are gasoline stations by the summer of 2020, according to new analysis by Nissan. Central London has nearly half as many gasoline stations per car as the Scottish Highlands; only four remain within the congestion-charge zone. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The energy is stored in a 24 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, jointly developed with LG Chemical. The Tucson Fuel Cell begins mass production for the US market in February 2014 at Ulsan—the plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV. —John Krafcik. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

The automotive and green electric vehicle blogosphere has been abuzz with talk of the BMW MINI E ever since July 9th, 2008, when AutoblogGreen published the rumor that 500 of the intriguing new electric cars would be released later this year in California. Amazing AC Propulsion eBoxes at AltCarExpo Saturday, September 27th, 2008.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The HYbrid3 Evolution is a roofless—and higher-powered—version of the HYbrid3 compressor, presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new 300 cm 3 supercharged gasoline engine providing the concept’s rear wheel drive has an output of 30 kW (41 bhp). 100 km (118 mpg US) and 48 g/km of CO 2 in the combined cycle.

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MARCH 9, 2021

They were not considered to be fit for what is expected from a conventional gasoline vehicle. The image and common impression of Electric vehicles were re-written by the introduction of the Tesla Roadster in the year of 2008. They debuted the prototype for their Tesla Roadster in 2006, and it went into production in 2008.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

These are the iron, carbon and VB 2 molten air batteries with respective intrinsic volumetric energy capacities of 10,000 (for Fe to Fe(III)); 19,000 (C to CO 3 2- ) and 27,000 Wh liter -1 (VB 2 to B 2 O 3 + V 2 O 5 ), compared to 6,200 Wh liter -1 for the lithium-air battery. In 2008 a zirconia stabilized VB 2 air battery was presented.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones. The GWKulla, a short, curvy compact, runs on lithium-ion batteries and can go 160 kilometers (99 miles) when fully charged, the company says.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Batteries not ready. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. No announced plans.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

AESC will market its laminated compact lithium-ion batteries to automotive manufacturers around the world for use in electric-powered vehicles (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles). Introduction of an original EV test vehicle in August 2008. The reduction target was 7%. Reducing Other Emissions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The statute, amended by Assembly Bill 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve the state's climate change policies. Electric vehicles components. 2,962,743 to Leyden Energy, Inc.,

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

As proof, Audi is poised to release the Metroproject Quattro concept, a plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid four-seater designed to make life difficult for the Mini Cooper. The car's lithium-ion batteries , which can be charged from a standard household outlet, will keep the Metroproject moving for about 60 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD has also begun selling a plug-in electric car with a backup gasoline engine, a move putting it ahead of GM, Nissan, and Toyota. Revenues, which have grown by about 45% annually during the past five years, reached $4 billion in 2008. In acquiring a stake in BYD, Buffett broke a couple of his own rules. tons of carbon dioxide.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

AUGUST 3, 2009

The last time a production model of an electric car had traveled from coast to coast was in 1998, when an EV-1 made the journey without consuming an ounce of gasoline. The Tesla Motors roadster battery pack contains 6,831 Lithium-ion battery cells similar to those in a laptop computer.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. Gasoline is burnt up and gone forever into the atmosphere and into our lungs. In the U.S. Staff Tom Zeller Jr.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Thats short-sighted.

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