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DOE announces $18.6M to support production of low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts

Green Car Congress

million in funding to eight university and industry projects to develop biomass feedstocks to produce affordable biofuels and bioproducts that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To meet the growing demand for SAFs and other low-carbon biofuels, affordable feedstocks sources must be developed. 4,551,944

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

Viewers of “ Who Killed The Electric Car? &# may recall it was a little more complicated than that… The first five states where the Leaf will be available are: California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. Americans who have been waiting for an affordable, all-electric car won’t have to wait much longer.

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The Top 7 Affordable Long Range Electric Cars

Electric Vehicles India

Here are the best affordable long range electric cars in India 2023. seconds Key Features Dual front airbags Electric sunroof Air purifier Overspeed warning Cruise control Hill start assist Rain-sensing wipers Automated climate control. Compared to fuel-powered vehicles, these electric vehicles are low-emission and simple to maintain.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

And EVJerr's blogging from Tucson with a couple sites to hit -- the popular bookstore, Bookman's is installing two e-vehicle chargers at two sites and one in Phoenix (See Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, 3 Dec "Ground broken for e-vehicle chargers" article by Dan Sorenson). See www.PhoenixEAA.com for more background details and even photos.

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Is Elon Musk Back In “Production Hell” With Tesla’s 4680 Battery?

Cars That Think

The Arizona-built Lucid Air sedan, the work of Musk's former Model S chief engineer, has demonstrated it can travel up to 517 miles , a lofty record for any EV. Viswanathan notes that, by packing in more active battery material via 4680 cells and structural packs, LFP could enjoy a serious boost in driving range at an ultra-affordable cost.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

Yeah, they can afford it. But I think a big part of that was Moore’s law and things becoming really affordable. Some generator is burning coal out there in Arizona. And do you wind up offering your customers some kind of assistance in filing the rebate form? We do all the paperwork. Do all the permitting. We’re turnkey.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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