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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In May, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) and its affiliate Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) entered into a group of financial agreements with FirstElement Fuel Inc. (FE) FE) to support the long-term operation and maintenance expenses of new hydrogen refueling stations in California. Earlier post.).

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MAY 16, 2018

This now utilizes a lighter and more compact direct drive permanent magnet traction motor, which no longer requires a speed reducing gearbox, thereby increasing efficiency and minimizing wear. liter Cummins ISB4.5E6 4-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled engine certified to Euro6) drives a generator to produce energy for the electric drive.

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APRIL 6, 2014

This third-generation model is based on iterations of Komatsu hybrid experience; Komatsu was the first in the industry to introduce a hybrid excavator in 2008. Data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. Komatsu America Corp. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For a fixed monthly fee and mileage allowance, similar in expenditure to leasing and running a new family-sized hatchback, the company will cover all repair, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenses. Riversimple plans to offer the car to motorists through a “sale-of-service” model.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

This compliments its existing fleet of 56 Orion VII hybrids which were delivered in 2008 and the 40 units that will be delivered in 2009. In 2008, Daimler deployed lithium-ion energy storage technology for buses in volume production. Series production began in the early 2000s.

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MARCH 18, 2011

million barrels per day, were higher than any previous February since 2008. While refinery maintenance and turnarounds reduced total inputs to crude distillation units, gasoline and distillate production achieved record highs for any February. Total distillate fuel deliveries, at 4.0 Jet fuel deliveries rose by 7.1%

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. The differences in per-mile maintenance and operating costs were not statistically significant.

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AUGUST 7, 2015

Refinery margins are currently supported by high gasoline crack spreads (the difference between the price of crude oil and the price of specific petroleum products extracted from it) that reached a peak of 66 cents per gallon (gal) on 8 July, a level not reached since September 2008. Total US motor gasoline product supplied is up 2.9%

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

While on the road, the motor turns this alteration into power. 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. EVs are much more sustainable and also need less maintenance. A New Composition. Miles Ahead.

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MARCH 5, 2009

Some 250 of the trucks were sold in 2008 alone, a 64% increase from the figure recorded for the prior year. The Canter Eco Hybrid has been participating in Europe’s biggest fleet test for hybrid trucks since August 2008, when a total of ten hybrid models were handed over to eight customers in London for use in normal business operations.

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APRIL 21, 2009

The engine comes with a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter as standard equipment and meets the Euro 5 emission standard. The New Regal intermediate sedan was introduced in China in December 2008. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, which will make it the most powerful turbocharged engine on the market.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. HHS has also purchased a totaled 2008 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 that will serve as a demonstration vehicle. HHS upfit system. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway’s national hydrogen project. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE will then undergo certification to meet local standards and will be used for maintenance staff training. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 7, 2016

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, recently began production at its newly completed engine plant. This reduces initial investment costs of plants and machinery by 40% in comparison with a comparable investment if made in 2008.

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Indonesia Toyota Engine Production 150

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The rules explicitly exclude devices used to charge a motor vehicle that is powered by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current, and which may include a nonelectrical source of power designed to charge batteries and components.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

Funded by the DOE’s Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA), NREL’s Fleet Test & Evaluation (FT&E) team performed a 12-month evaluation of six MY 2007 P70D hybrid vans and six MY 2006 P70D standard diesel vans at a UPS location in Phoenix, collecting and analyzing fuel economy, maintenance and other vehicle performance data.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Compared to a standard ocean-going tug with large engines directly driving stern propellers, the Hybrid Assist uses smaller engines to drive motor/generators that charge a large battery pack. The hybrid tug design was awarded the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Award for Clean Air Technology in 2008. Thrust is decoupled from the engines.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Affixed to each wing are four motors and rotors—and these never change their orientation relative to the wings. To control the aircraft, the pilot moves a joystick , and those motions are instantly translated by redundant flight-control systems into commands that alter the relative thrust among the eight motor-propellers.

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JUNE 12, 2010

NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime. Chassis Mfr./Model.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

He didn’t subtract the maintenance costs you’ll no longer have, including things like smog checks too. Welcome To Plug-In 2008. Electrifying Day at Plug-In 2008. Professor Franks Has Given Birth - Day 3 at Plug-In 2008. Top Ten Things I Learned at Plug-In 2008. Plugging Plug-Ins, Part II.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

under a Joint Development Agreement since 2008 and has developed Cleanbat, a proprietary and patented battery system technology incorporating liquid-cooled thermal management and electronics. In the hybrid electric version, a two-cylinder internal combustion engine can be coupled with the electric motor via an intelligent clutch system.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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APRIL 21, 2011

Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system. People interviewed included knowledgeable transportation experts as well as the general public.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota highlighted its own new FCV Concept with a world premiere.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

The Kalmar hydraulic hybrid drive terminal tractor is equipped with a parallel system that simultaneously transmits power from two distinct sources: the primary diesel engine and the secondary hydraulic motor. Kalmar has also participated in the EPA-led development of a hydraulic series hybrid terminal tractor, earlier post.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Powered by Tesla Motors’ lithium-ion batteries, the chassis is 100% electric, including the HVAC system. The larger messaging center display area enables easier reading of fault codes and maintenance notifications. The MT-EV all-electric chassis utilizes Enova Systems’ 120kW all-electric drive system technology.

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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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MAY 30, 2021

Tesla Motors began production in 2008 with the Roadster, which was essentially an AC Propulsion vehicle with kit-car parts replaced by one-grade-above-kit-car Lotus Elise pieces in the first generation. Low Maintenance – no periodic discharge is needed; there is no memory. Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Game Changer.

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JUNE 25, 2009

According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9 Both figures are significantly lower than the average of all vehicles registered in Germany in 2008. Aerodynamic Test Center.

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MARCH 7, 2009

In his speech, General Clark said that Growth Energy made the request to raise the cap based on multiple sources of scientific data showing that E15 has no adverse effects on a car’s performance, maintenance, or emissions controls. Waiver application. Economic Impacts of Increasing the Ethanol Blend Limit.

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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. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 20, 2024

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. The reactor would produce steam to spin turbines that would generate electricity to power motors. At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N.

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JUNE 29, 2009

Electric motor and power electronics package for the be bop Z.E. prototype is powered by a 44kW (60hp) electric motor and is equipped with a 15 kWh Li-ion battery pack. The car is powered by a 44kW (60hp) electric motor which boasts energy efficiency of 90%. It also regulates the power and torque of the electric motor.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt may grab most of the headlines, but General Motors has other exciting products ready to enter dealerships in 2010. per cent in 2008 and less than five per cent in 2005. per cent in 2008 and less than five per cent in 2005. So what does the Spark have to offer? and 1.2litres.

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JULY 19, 2011

These technologies may potentially address up to 82% of crash scenarios with unimpaired drivers, preventing tens of thousands of automobile crashes every year (further research will incorporate heavy vehicle crashes including buses, motor carriers, and rail). Source: Weigle 2008. Click to enlarge.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 13, 2009

Here’s what the brainiacs at General Motors sent the premier EV car conference on the West Coast. At the 2008 Plug-In Conference in San Jose, Coulomb had the charging game all to themselves, but they were one of half a dozen charging players at this year’s show.

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