Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The Vehicle Technologies Office funds a broad portfolio of early-stage research to develop new affordable, efficient and clean transportation options to enable industry to accelerate the development and widespread use of a variety of innovative transportation technologies. a 2015 baseline of 36 miles per gallon).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2020

In 2015, Total set an ambition to become the responsible energy major. The fast-growing development of electric mobility offers Total, via Saft, another opportunity for growth and commitment to a decarbonized economy. Our purpose is to offer citizens mobility options that are clean, safe and affordable.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2021

By making our gasoline from natural gas, renewable natural gas, and captured flare gas rather than crude oil, Nacero will offer America’s 225 million drivers an affordable, everyday climate solution. TIGAS incorporates Topsoe’s SynCOR Methanol technology that achieves exceptional economy of scale.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Orange EV’s Class 8 electric trucks, commercially deployed since 2015, are more than 400% more energy-efficient than their diesel counterparts. Projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling and more.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. Noel Perry, businessman and founder of Next 10.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over. Mitsubishi’s impressive warranty, combined with the excellent fuel economy available from the Mirage’s naturally aspirated 1.2-liter Annual U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2013

The strategy to maximize design commonality, leverage volume and derive efficiencies through economies of scale will help to launch the world’s first affordable, mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017. Daimler had earlier been targeting 2015 for launch.). Each company will invest equally towards the project.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

These new blendstocks, co-optimized with advanced gasoline engines, show potential to improve passenger vehicle fuel economy by 10%. Researching engines and fuels as a system offers the opportunity to improve the affordability and efficiency of future gasoline engines for American families and businesses. Blendstocks.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that transportation was responsible for about 28% of US the nation’s carbon emissions in 2015, second only to power plants at 31%. Similar ratios have been identified in other world regions; further, as economies grow, the truck population is forecast to increase.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2015

The National Safety Council estimates traffic deaths are 14% higher through the first six months of 2015 than they were during the same period in 2014, and serious injuries are 30% higher. This generally means an increase in traffic; more people can afford to drive, and many travel longer distances and take vacations.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2014

To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. l/100 km) by 2015 and 47 miles per gallon (5.0 l/100 km) by 2015 and 47 miles per gallon (5.0

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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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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise, economies of scale and common sourcing strategies. The strategy is to maximize design commonality, leverage volume and derive efficiencies through economies of scale to help to launch mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power train technologies based on attributes such as purchase price, fuel economy, annual fuel cost and performance. Most people will pay a little more for better fuel economy, as long as they don’t have to sacrifice performance.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2015

by 2050, according to the International Transport Forum at the OECD’s ITF Transport Outlook 2015. OECD economies. OECD economies reflects uncertainties related to the direction these economies will take in terms of composition of production and the share of different types of freight transport. ITF Transport Outlook 2015.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2017

million grant through California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide program designed to spend billions of cap-and-trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health—particularly in disadvantaged communities. The program is funded in part by a $1.7-million —Mayor Garcetti.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2019

The 2025 target is to reduce the CO 2 footprint of the vehicle fleet by 30 percent across the lifecycle compared to 2015. The cost of e-mobility can be significantly lowered through partnerships to enable the widest possible spread of the MEB and the associated economies of scale. billion) by 2023. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. Riversimple will adopt an open-source approach to its technology and componentry to encourage the proliferation of its technology and economies of scale within the sector. Riversimple Movement Ltd.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

When including rental car data, Uber grew from 8% in Q2 of 2014 to 31% in Q2 of 2015. Our latest survey shows that for the first time, Uber overtook taxicabs, when competing for the business traveler dollar Along with an uptick in the use of both Lyft and Airbnb, it’s clear that the sharing economy is here to stay for business people.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

Designed to provide automakers with a new standard in material performance, the sheet steel is poised to accelerate vehicle lightweighting initiatives focused on affordably meeting rising global fuel-economy regulations. In 2015, AK Steel announced a $29-million project to enable production of the next-generation AHSS.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

A $139 per month sign-and-drive lease for 39 months with $0 due at lease signing including security deposit but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees, is also available, making the Chevrolet Spark EV one of the most affordable EVs on the market.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. This represents an increase of more than three times in just two years.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2017

The companies integrated their development teams and shared hydrogen fuel cell intellectual property to create a more affordable commercial solution for fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems. 3, respectively, in total fuel cell patents filed in 2002 through 2015. Earlier post.) GM and Honda rank No.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

The DCT is made up of two dry clutches, each fitted with an electric motor-driven clutch actuator to improve fuel economy, and a pair of gear input shafts, one each for the odd and even gear ratios. The new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will start to appear on production Kia cars in 2015. Hybrids Transmissions'

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

Honda is planning to introduce 12 new models in China before the end of 2015. The all-new Accord and Jade, equipped with “Earth Dreams Technology” ( earlier post ), a series of new-generation powertrain technologies that realizes both driving performance and fuel economy, are both scheduled to go on sale in China this September.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s a situation reminiscent of the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal from 2015. Due to the improved aerodynamics associated with driving with the windows up, combustion vehicles typically see improved fuel economy at highway speeds while running the air conditioner. But that seems like an oversimplification of the situation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 —Nick Pascoe, CPT chief executive. Batteries Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market. One of the key measures is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, launched in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine is undergoing a significant evolution of its own, as new fuel economy and emissions standards in the light-duty and heavy-duty sectors push the development of new technologies on an unprecedented scale toward the theoretical limits of engine operation. Wagner (2015) “ Engines of the Future ” ASME Mechanical Engineering magazine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2010

Affordability. The PHEVs share 85% of the components of the HEV system, with the notable exceptions being the battery pack, charger and wiring, and electric pumps and cooling circuits, resulting in significant economies of scale. reliable, durable and safe. Access to the fuel. Meeting the transportation need. Nancy Gioia.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota gave its Prius c—the smallest of the brand’s eight hybrid models—a major styling and interior upgrade for 2015; for 2016 the big enhancement is the available Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C), which equips the car with an array of driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 13, 2022

Spoiler alert: Tesla would never build a factory in India based on sales figures from the past ten years as very few people can afford them when import duties are involved. India Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Tesla Fremont Factory in 2015. Any vehicle below $40,000 is subjected to 40% tax.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2014

of vehicle sales), far below levels required to meet the Obama administration’s goal of one million PEVs on the road by 2015. It is now clear that the one million vehicle threshold will not be achieved by 2015. Despite extensive government programs and incentives, PEV sales in the US reached only ~53,000 in 2012 (0.3%

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

In the US, President Obama declared an American goal of putting one million EVs on the road by 2015. In 2011, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced a goal of one million EVs by 2015 and 10 million by 2020, but these targets were later cut in half. sales but well below the run-rate needed to reach the 2015 target.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 5, 2023

At the time I wrote the article, I thought I was just showing a local trend,” he told IEEE Spectrum in 2015. The integrated circuit was changing the economy of the whole [electronics] industry, and this was not yet generally recognized. He will be sorely missed.”

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