Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Rising global vehicle sales and profitability have encouraged automakers to continue to increase vehicle production, providing the global economy with some positive offset to the dampening impact of the recent surge in energy prices, according to the latest Global Auto Report released on Friday by Canada-based Scotia Economics.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2009

The government of China is targeting an average 10% growth for automotive industry production and sales in the next three years, according to an online government document providing details on the support package for the automotive industry, announced in January. By 2011, passenger cars with an engine displacement below 1.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Source: CAR. The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. CAR researchers estimated the best (i.e.,

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 1, 2011

If anyone in the auto industry thought that the coast was clear after the recent economic troubles, a new industry review by AlixPartners, the global business advisory firm, suggests something different.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 17, 2011

Monday 17 January 2011. The North American International Auto Show 2011 (the Detroit Motor Show as it is colloquially known) opened its doors to the public last Saturday (Jan 15) with many anticipating one of the most spectacular line-ups in the show’s 104-year history. With the auto industry enjoying a resurgence, [.].

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Elantra is Hyundai’s first model, and one of only 10 cars in the history of the auto industry to reach 10 million sales. In the US market, Elantra won the prestigious North American Car of the Year award in 2012 and is built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Ala.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 17, 2014

For some companies in the auto industry, building cars to hit a target of 54.5 But to others, the EPA''s Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets agreed in 2011 aren''t simply achievable by that date, but could be reached today--and with today''s technology. mpg by 2025 may seem like a near-impossible task.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Traditionally, small city cars haven’t been viewed by the mainstream auto industry or most car buyers with much enthusiasm. Speaking with What Car? magazine at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Jaugar design boss Ian Callum revealed that the British.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 29, 2009

Toyota and GM are the auto industry's heavyweights. Each also has a plug-in car coming. The 2011 Chevy Volt will hit dealers in less than a year's time, and a plug-in version of the.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 17, 2010

arrival of the 2011 Fiat 500 mini-car, the very first fruits of Chrysler's takeover by Italian maker Fiat. Auto-industry trade journal Automotive News reports that a tall five-door hatchback model is. Regular readers know we're eagerly awaiting the U.S.

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Plug In India

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the Indian electric car startup Strom Motors and what they need to do to be a relevant player this decade. Electric Car Watch ? A 3 wheeled reverse trike electric car to be made in India. The car costs Rs 4.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

When asked to rate the importance of product attributes to consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, “fuel efficiency” was most frequently cited in the 2011 survey (91%), followed by safety innovation (82%), vehicle styling (77%), and environmental friendliness (75%). Investments.

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Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

It later became the chemistry of choice for early electric cars including the 2008 Tesla Roadster. 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.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

If you’re adding up the numbers that 1,054,095 electric vehicles since the state began counting in 2011. In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. The cars Californians choose set the tone for EV sales for 2021. The Role of Rebates.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

Over the next two years: 83% say automakers will increase investment in e-motor production; 81% say investment in battery (pack/cell) technology will rise; 76% expect increased investment in power electronics for e-cars; and. 65% predict increased investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology. —Gary Silberg.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

The pilot programs were held between August 2011 and January 2012 to gather feedback from 688 drivers who participated in tests of vehicle-to-vehicle communications. It’s encouraging to see that most drivers agree and want this technology in their cars. Earlier post.). —Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Some high-end vehicles have more than 90 Electronic Control Units (ECUs) to control the various modules within the car, making the car both sophisticated and complicated. However, the trend is not limited to luxury cars. European high-end vehicles demand about 3.5

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2010

More details after the jump: Electric car firm Better Place raises $350 mln. “Better Place, an infrastructure provider for electric cars founded by former SAP <SAPG.DE> executive Shai Agassi, has raised $350 million in fresh equity as part of a second round of financing. Electric car firm Better Place raises $350 mln.

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

KG, the automotive lithium-ion battery joint venture formed in 2008 by Daimler AG and Evonik Industries AG ( earlier post ), will begin construction of its production facility this autumn in Kamenz, Germany. Production is slated to begin in 2011, with the first application of Li-ion battery systems in Mercedes vehicles from 2012.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

This growth will be driven largely by modestly improving economic conditions and pent-up demand pressure, with the latter resulting from consumers putting off car purchases over the past several years. than was seen in 2010 and 2011. —“2012 Outlook: US Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers”. million units in 2012, up 4.4%

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 1, 2010

Journal article: China to Subsidize Electric Cars. China to Subsidize Electric Cars. Government Aims to Create Strong Domestic Industry but Generous Rebates Risk a Backlash as Rich-Poor Divide Grows. Government Aims to Create Strong Domestic Industry but Generous Rebates Risk a Backlash as Rich-Poor Divide Grows.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

old question for electric cars – When will electric cars make a real. presence in the world’s two largest passenger car markets (China and the. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40. car’s introduction.

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Current EV

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. 5 Manufacturer providing a gasoline or hybrid car to switch out (32%).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

During the intervening six and half years in the US alone, the auto industry will sell a projected 70-80 million internal combustion engine cars, pointing out the importance of improving today’s technology. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). CAFE (L/100km) (cars / trucks). Cars (vehicles/1000 people). 27.5 / 22.2.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Other editions: Mobile | News Feeds | E-Newsletters | Electronic Edition Find it: Jobs | Cars | Real Estate | Apartments | Shopping | Classifieds Sponsored by: Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

If you look at China and you look at the development of the market here in China, it is an inevitable consequence that the largest auto market in the world is likely going to lead a revolution in automotive paradigms. Hybrid passenger car. Pure electric passenger car. Pure electric passenger car. Earlier post.).

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Fighting to preserve the EVs that the automakers were crushing almost 20 years ago, saving up to 1,000 from the crusher, and helping keep the cause alive when the government, most environmental organizations, and the car companies had given up. I explain the features of electric cars and provide test drives to anyone that wants to drive ours.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

While last year it appeared that the auto industry as a whole would shift to R-1234yf, in September 2012, Daimler said that internal testing had identified safety (flammability) issues under certain conditions, and that it would not use R-1234yf in its products. With a GWP (Global Warming Potential) value of 1, R744 is 99.3%

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Fighting to preserve the EVs that the automakers were crushing almost 20 years ago, saving up to 1,000 from the crusher, and helping keep the cause alive when the government, most environmental organizations, and the car companies had given up. I explain the features of electric cars and provide test drives to anyone that wants to drive ours.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Below is an interview with Director Chris Paine and Journalist Robert Steadman with UK-based Blue and Green Tomorrow : ROB: Was it difficult to gain behind the scenes access to the auto industry after the first film? We knew we were vulnerable to car industry PR efforts and they knew they couldn't control what we did editorially.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

Half of Americans who own a vehicle (51%) say they have cut back on products and/or services in order to pay the increased price of gasoline, according to a new Harris Poll of 2,184 adults surveyed online between May 9 and 16, 2011 by Harris Interactive. Auto industry. Those with lower household income are more impacted.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., 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.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. and Chrysler. .’s

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