Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Thus, the Commission said it would work together with industry to develop a proposal on the European Green Vehicles Initiative under Horizon 2020, including a platform to develop clean and energy-efficient vehicle technologies, as announced in the 2010 Industrial Policy Communication.

Auto Industry 231

Auto Industry 2020 Industrial Industry 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2011

The AlixPartners 2011 Automotive Outlook finds that while automakers and suppliers have seen profits bounce back—North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) posted $12.5 billion in 2010 profit on a net margin of 4.6% Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 million in 2012.

Auto Industry 199

Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Productivity is improved and the manufacturing process is simplified by the 43% reduction in time for the castor oil-based foam product to cure. Employing more than 10% renewable content, the resulting foam product passes all Ford performance requirements for interior components. .

Oil 199

Oil Auto Industry Ford 2012 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

and its long-term Chinese partner BYD Auto Industry Co., In 2010, both companies signed the contract for the 50:50 research and technology joint venture BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Daimler Greater China Ltd. Earlier post.) Both partners intend to complete an equity transfer in DENZA.

BYD 186

BYD China Chinese Market 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

2010 vs 2011 forecasts. Pike made four major changes in the methodology it uses to forecast the value of the ESG market since the 2010 forecast (ESG-10): The load following application has been moved to the ancillary services market forecast, which is included in a separate report on that subject.

Energy Storage 231

Energy Storage Grid 2010 Li-ion 231

Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The report claims the state government has approved Ola’s plan to acquire the land in what could be one of the largest factory deals in the Indian auto industry. ” Ola plans to invest around 10 million rupees in an electric car park under construction in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu by the end of 2010. .”

Electric Vehicles 90

Electric Vehicles Building Vehicles Taxi 90

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

billion fundraising , Tesla Motors has paid off the entire loan awarded to the company by the US Department of Energy in 2010. In 2010, Tesla was awarded a milestone-based loan, requiring matching private capital obtained via public offering, by the DOE as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program.

Tesla 334

Tesla Congress Obama 2003 334

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Wang said when delivering a speech at the 2010 International Forum on the Development of the Chinese Automotive Industry that fostering and developing alternative-energy automobiles will aid in the long-term development of the auto industry. Fourth, fuel economy should reach high international standards, he said.

2020 225

2020 China Auto Auto Industry 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Safety innovation (71% in 2010) and vehicle styling (61% in 2010) were among the factors seeing the most significant increases in perceived importance compared to last year’s survey results. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements.

Global 218

Global Auto Fuel 2010 218

Green Car Reports

MARCH 29, 2012

Despite the lingering effects of economic recession, the world's auto industry built more vehicles in 2011 than ever in history: 80 million, in fact. That's a new record, and the number is 3 percent higher than the 2010 total. The data comes from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, or OICA.

Global 126

Global Vehicles Auto Industry 2010 126

Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry. Beyond income growth, several factors are converging to propel the industry forward. Additive manufacturing techniques facilitate rapid prototyping and customization.

India 52

India Auto Global Parts 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

According to some auto industry estimates, electric vehicle (EV) batteries that can no longer charge to approximately 80% of their original capacity may be candidates for replacement. In May 2010, ITOCHU launched the Green Crossover Project in the Japanese city of Tsukuba.

Li-ion 284

Li-ion Indianapolis Energy Batteries 284

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

months based on second quarter 2010 data, up 4.5 It also highlights opportunities for manufacturers to consider targeting those consumers that are hanging on to older vehicles as potential customers for new vehicle purchases. annually prior to the economic and auto industry meltdown in late 2008. Data: Polk.

Vehicles 186

Vehicles 2008 Auto Industry 2009 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales.

China 186

China GM 2014 2017 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Brazil’s 10-millionth flex-fuel vehicle was built on 4 March, according to the country’s National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea). Brazil Flex-Fuel January 2010 Quick Stats. 152,945 autos, 25,748 light commercial. Flex-fuel production by automaker, January 2010. Data: ANFAVEA. Click to enlarge.

Brazil 225

Brazil Global Fuel Climate Change 225

Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. From 2010-2015, there was a lot of action in the hatchback space. What should they be?

Future 52

Future SUV India Affordable 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

The new engine platform, which will debut in 2012, will allow manufacturers to produce engines with a maximum of six cylinders as well as maximum displacement of 2.4 All cars in the 2010 Indy Series are using 100% ethanol-fueled Honda Indy HI10R normally-aspirated V-8 engines, with 3.5L cubic liters. displacement.

2012 199

2012 Engine Indianapolis Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

This sharp increase prompted manufacturers to significantly add to their first-half vehicle production schedules. In the report, Gomes noted that the auto industry will also add to economic growth in Latin America. While this is a moderation from a 15% jump in 2010, the industry will continue to support economic growth.

2011 199

2011 Global China Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2017

We see a momentous inflection point for the global auto industry in the second half of the 2020s. Since 2010, lithium-ion battery prices have fallen 73% per kWh. Manufacturing improvements and more than a doubling in battery energy density are set to cause a further fall of more than 70% by 2030, BNEF forecasts.

PHEV 170

PHEV Sale Lithium Ion Cars 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Manufacturing energy intensity. billion barrels of crude to produce. —Dan Akerson.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 18, 2010

“Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced today that it would build its new energy efficient electric car, the Nissan Leaf, in the UK. The company had already made a pledge to invest around £178 million ($273 million) in a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland, in the north-east of England.

Nissan 162

Nissan BBC Green Cars Lithium Ion 162

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

When the Daimler-Alliance partnership was launched in April 2010, the scope of the original collaboration was limited to three projects, primarily in Europe. Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Alliance, described the partnership as “ one of the most productive in the auto industry. ”.

Nissan 150

Nissan 2015 Infinity South Africa 150

Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

In 2010 Nissan used it in its Leaf electric car. Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars. Today it is being employed by Chinese EV manufacturers including BYD , as well as by Ford , General Motors , and Tesla.

Lithium Ion 95

Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Austin 95

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

In its “2012 Outlook: US Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers”, Fitch assigns the industry a Positive Rating, expecting the credit profiles of the US OEMs and auto suppliers to generally strengthen in 2012, assuming that global economic conditions do not weaken materially from current trends. than was seen in 2010 and 2011.

2012 186

2012 Detroit Chrysler 2009 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

A previous licensee brought marketing and manufacturing expertise to our inventions. At the moment, most in the auto industry are currently looking to lithium batteries as the power solution for electric vehicles, but those batteries are manufactured primarily outside of the United States and are not cost effective for widespread use.

Zinc Air 207

Zinc Air Montana Companies Fuel 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

A typical mass-market car such as the Volkswagen Golf has had almost a three-fold increase in the number of ECUs used, from 17 ECUs in generation IV (1998) to 49 ECUs in generation VI (2010), notes Frost & Sullivan analyst Prana Natarajan.

Power 247

Power Powered MIT BMW 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Enova Systems and FAW have executed an agreement to supply a further 800 pre-transmission hybrid drive systems in 2010. First Auto Works is one of China’s largest vehicle producers, manufacturing in excess of 1,000,000 vehicles annually. FAW has ordered an additional 150 hybrid drive systems for delivery in 2009.

Hybrid 150

Hybrid Auto Auto Industry MPG 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Value of life-cycle emissions externality damages and oil premium costs from vehicles in 2010 $. Net present value of lifetime private ownership cost, emissions externality damages, and oil premium costs in 2010 $. All dollar values are in year 2010 US dollars. Michalek et al. Click to enlarge. —Michalek et al.

PHEV 186

PHEV Oil Emissions Batteries 186

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 12, 2010

April 7th, 2010. BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link].

Carbon Fiber 133

Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 133

Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. percent of $1.9

China 133

China E6 Gasoline-Electric Chinese 133

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Among its findings, the report notes that in DOE’s assessment, “ although significant progress has been made ”, fuel cell cost is still too high and durability still too low to enable industry to meet the deployment goal of 100,000 hydrogen-fueled vehicles by 2010, as specified in EPACT. Market development RFI.

Congress 150

Congress Hydrogen Market Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2009

Additionally, new technologies must be compatible with high-volume manufacturing; must ensure high reliability, efficiency, and ruggedness; and must simultaneously reduce cost, weight, and volume. The developer will be required to manufacture 36 cells or modules. The deadline for all of the RFPIs is 29 January 2010.

Energy Storage 225

Energy Storage Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

Norway-based electric car maker Think plans to open a new manufacturing plant and technical center in the United States. US production is expected to start in 2010, with the first-year volume of 2,500 units being available to pilot and demonstration fleet projects. —Richard Canny, Think CEO. —Richard Canny, Think CEO.

2010 186

2010 Production Norway Lithium Ion 186

Cars That Think

JANUARY 10, 2023

Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile? Even the most successful manufacturers must adapt to changing conditions. He has been with the company since 1989 and has worked on electric car technology since 2010.

Power 73

Power Powered Future DC 73

Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

The taskforce stated that “while the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline fuelled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing costs in order to become commercially viable&#.

Volt 36

Volt Boston Consulting Group General Motors Boston 36

Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Corporation intends to enter the battery manufacturing business and aims to create other related businesses as well. M eanwhile in the United States, General Motors has launched what it calls the auto industry's first design studio focused exclusively on electric plug-in vehicles.

Charging 100

Charging Li-ion Lithium Ion Mitsubishi 100