Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015 334

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MAY 16, 2014

The EPA estimates the capital cost of this proposed rule to be approximately $240 million, with an annualized cost of approximately $40 million. The agency further projects that this will have a negligible impact on the costs of petroleum products.

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APRIL 8, 2014

DOE will sponsor activities to encourage safe and environmentally responsible development and use of domestic petroleum and natural gas resources. Operate three fully integrated CCS demonstrations and six large scale CO 2 storage injections by the end of FY 2015. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change.

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2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

The staff of the California Air Resources Board has posted the expert review reports of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technical analysis. The annual ZEV sales between 2015 and 2025 required to get on a “very fast” (scen 2) or “fast” (scen 1) trajectory are listed on p. 2009 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Review.

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Hydrogen PHEV Grid Emissions 170

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions. Long-term markets including mainstream transportation applications with a focus on light duty vehicles—in the 2015 to 2020 timeframe. Improve the performance and reduce the cost of hydrogen storage systems. Source: DOE. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Plan.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

GAO was asked by Congress to review issues related to advanced biofuels R&D. Conventional renewable fuel is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared with petroleum-based fuels. In fiscal years 2013 through 2015, the federal government obligated more than $1.1 billion gallons. billion for advanced biofuels R&D.

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EPA Renewable Standards Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

The project also entails the addition of up to three boilers; construction of process unit upgrades and/ or modifications; repurposing of existing tankage; and relocation and modernization of existing Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) truck rack and upgrades to the sales rack. Background.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2012

as from 1 January 2015. general cap does not allow the use of marine fuels with a sulfur content of more than 3.5 % by mass within member states territory, with the exception of fuels used by vessels with alternative exhaust gas cleaning systems, the so-called scrubbers, operating in closed mode. Aid for investment costs.

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Mariner 2020 Fuel Pollution 210

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JANUARY 30, 2018

The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. It also reviews policies and implications that could affect future market growth. million unit uptick in 5 years.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The WEO finds that the extraordinary growth in oil and natural gas output in the United States will mean a sea-change in global energy flows. In the New Policies Scenario, the WEO ’s central scenario, the United States becomes a net exporter of natural gas by 2020 and is almost self-sufficient in energy, in net terms, by 2035.

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Global 2012 Energy Oil 225

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JANUARY 16, 2016

The average yield target of 3,700 gal/acre/yr of intermediate must be achieved under conditions that result in favorable life-cycle greenhouse gas reductions and techno-economic analyses.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. —Douglas M.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2011

The report finds that the cost of meeting the fourth carbon budget and the 2030 indicative target would be less than 1% GDP. The Climate Change Act 2008 sets a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the UK by at least 80% from 1990 levels by 2050. The UK will review progress in EU climate negotiations in early 2014.

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Carbon Climate Change Emissions Climate 210

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2016

The cost of the original proposal and the PS was about the same, about $103 million. Wong issued a decision in December 2015 denying the motion of the settling parties to adopt the Proposed Settlement, and also rejecting SDG&E’s original VGI proposal due to their cost and size. million consumers through 1.4

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San Diego Grid Price Charging 150

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JUNE 19, 2009

Source: DOE Hydrogen Program & Vehicle Technologies Program, 2009 Merit Review. Fuel cell system durability has improved and costs have been reduced through R&D, the ARB staff noted. DOE’s targets are $45/kW by 2010 and $30/kW by 2015. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles 150

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JUNE 18, 2015

The approval of the higher freeze point HEFA fraction would lower the cost of the fuel. Microorganisms have been engineered to process sugars or industrial waste gas (carbon monoxide) to alcohols (ethanol, n-butanol, iso-butanol). Approval for some of the processes is expected in 2015. Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ).

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UAE United Arab Emirates Waste Oil 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos designating performance was awaiting the driver. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. Before that, Polestar was founded in 1995 to performance-tune Volvos.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

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JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2015 Infiniti Q50. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story and Photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2015

2010 and 2015 LCOE ranges for solar and wind technologies. The cost of producing electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar has been falling for several years. The report calculates the cost of producing electricity from different types of new power plants. Source: IEA/NEA. Click to enlarge. Source: IEA/NEA.

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Cost Of Renewable South Africa Power 150

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

An internal review, being conducted by a task force of experts from various Group companies with a clearly defined mandate and a deadline, is focused on the mandate to Group Audit by the Supervisory Board and the Management Board to investigate relevant processes, reporting and monitoring systems, and the associated infrastructure.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Understeer was non-existent, so it was possible to get back on the gas quickly when hitting corners hard. Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. We will be interested in what you think.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Greenhouse gas emission standards. ARB staff proposes that many of the technologies that reduce climate change emissions will also reduce the operating costs of light-duty vehicles. For every dollar spent, the regulation could save consumers about $3, ARB staff calculates. Zero Emission Vehicle Program.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2015 Dodge Challenger. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Lex Adams. [

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its latest set of proposed standards to reduce emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the oil and natural gas industry. The proposal also includes incentives to spur the oil and gas industry to minimize leaks.

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MAY 7, 2014

Catalysts are a major factor determining polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack costs, in large part due to the cost of the platinum group metal (PGM) catalyst needed. DOE is primarily seeking information in the following six categories: CATEGORY 1: Catalysts and supports. CATEGORY 2: MEA component integration.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The MacPherson struts, coil springs, and gas-pressured shock absorbers up front, and the self-leveling multi-link rear suspension resulted in a composed and even ride. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Flash Drive: 2015 GMC Canyon.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

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JULY 14, 2014

Although Chevy emphasizes the benefits of the 2500HD with the bi-fuel option as a full dual fuel vehicle with a combined range of up to some 650 miles, in more than 500 miles of driving over the course of a week, we used mainly only natural gas. we dispensed 8.1858 gge at one pump, at a price of $2.438/gge, yielding a cost of $19.70.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The European Council will discuss the Energy Union at its meeting in March 2015. Latest data shows that the EU imports 53% of its energy at a cost of around €400 billion (US$454 billion), making it the largest energy importer in the world. The EU needs to diversify its supply of gas and make it more resilient to supply disruptions.

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Transportation Europe Energy Climate 150

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Background. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

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MARCH 19, 2009

This work is intended to enable market introduction of various electric vehicle technologies by lowering the cost of battery packs, batteries, and electric propulsion systems for EDVs through high-volume manufacturing. The award recipient cost share is required to be 50% or higher of the total allowable costs of the project.

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PHEV Batteries Battery Vehicles 170

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

achieve a maximal average 2 ºC rise in worldwide temperatures, assuming peak years of 2011, 2015, and 2020. Barbara Ward, René Dubos, Only One Earth, UN Conference on the Human Environment, 1972. In the political arena, the 1.5 C, is warranted.”. Required rates of decarbonization with the potential to. Source: WGBU. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Change Tuvalu Climate BBC 218

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MARCH 10, 2018

Ideal gas selectivity was found to deviate significantly from that predicted by both viscous and Knudsen flow, suggesting that surface diffusion effects may begin to dominate gas selectivity at this size scale. Images of the membranes tested in the study. (A) He has a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Yale University.

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Carbon Fuel Polymer Austin 199

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MARCH 19, 2011

The FOA specifies two distinct technical topics: Reducing the Cost of Hydrogen Storage Tanks; and New Materials Discovery. Reducing the Cost of Hydrogen Storage Tanks. Before compressed hydrogen gas storage vessel technology can move forward to widespread applications, solutions must be developed to achieve substantial cost reductions.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon 210

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

When Clean Fleet Report reviewed it in 2021 and 2019 , we loved it as it out-performed the V8 in a few ways. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Hasn’t the EcoBoost been available with a 6-speed manual option? Story by John Faulkner.

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 88