Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Bakken Energy, a developer of affordable clean hydrogen supply, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with each of Cummins Inc. The industry-led Hub will include Bakken Energy’s large scale affordable clean hydrogen production. and Schneider National Carriers Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a high-performance, thin-film-based solid oxide fuel cell that can operate at mid-to-low temperatures below 600 °C using butane fuels. Ceramic fuel cells typically operate at above 800 ?C. Credit: Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the initial, committed phases of the project, Kinder Morgan will modify existing tanks and piping to enable segregated storage for a variety of raw material across 30 tanks. Renewable fuels offer an immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and heavy duty road transport in the US.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Details of Elon Musk’s Master Plan Part 3 will be discussed during Tesla’s upcoming Investor Day event on March 1, 2023. The CEO provided some hints about Master Plan Part 3’s general ideas, stating that it would be all about scaling Tesla’s operations to make it a global force and artificial intelligence.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Chemists at Cornell University have discovered a class of nonprecious metal derivatives—transition metal nitrides (TMNs)—that can catalyze the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline fuel cells about as well as platinum, at a fraction of the cost. People recognize that fuel cells are the way to go. Abruña, the Émile M.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

The Office of Inspector General of the US Environmental Protection Agency plans to begin an evaluation of the EPA’s actions on the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule Part 2. The final SAFE Vehicles Rule Part 2 provided to the EPA administrator for signature. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2019

Everfuel, Wrightbus, Ballard Power Systems, Hexagon Composites, Nel Hydrogen and Ryse Hydrogen—leading players in the hydrogen fuel cell electric value chain—are joining forces to form the H2Bus Consortium. Here, a hydrogen bus can be fueled in five minutes. per kilometer. —Jacob Krogsgaard, CEO of Everfuel.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2018

billion initiative will help bring 200 hydrogen fueling stations and 250,000 zero-emission vehicle chargers, including 10,000 direct current fast chargers, to California by 2025. According to the Auto Alliance ZEV sales dashboard , as of the end of October 2017, California had 176,681 battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles—i.e.,

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Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

Speaking to media post FY-24 earnings, the top management stated that HQ Suzuki is working on an affordable hybrid solution for the compact cars and it will seriously consider the more expensive plug-in hybrid technology for the future. Bhargava did not share any specific timelines for the affordable hybrids.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

How Are EVs Part of Environmental Justice? For starters, those with the least income are unlikely to be able to afford to purchase a new car, let alone a Tesla. Additionally, many states and localities offer their own financial and other incentives to help low-income individuals afford the transition to an EV.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Australia-based Pure Hydrogen Corporation has entered an arrangement with PepsiCo Australia to trial a hydrogen-fueled prime mover at one of PepsiCo’s manufacturing sites in the City of Brisbane. Pure Hydrogen will supply PepsiCo with a Hydrogen Fuel Cell 160kW 6 x 4 Prime Mover (HFCV Prime Mover).

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

Today's Chevrolet Bolt news means that while the number of EVs on the market is growing overall, there aren't many EVs out there, at present, that would be considered "affordable." There are "affordable" EVs on the way, of course, but if you were shopping for an EV right now, most of your choices are a bit pricey. What do you think?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2021

platform and will be powered by a Ballard fuel cell power module through the efficient Voith Electrical Drive System. The Enviro400FCEV has been developed on ADL’s next-generation H2.0 The bus delivers a range of up to 300 miles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2019

In the statement, METI, ENER, and DOE asserted a shared strong interest in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies which could bring significant benefits to the energy sector, the economy and to the environment. The organizations recognize the importance of reducing the cost of hydrogen for its affordability as well as reliability.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2017

Ford Motor Company is exploring how large-scale one-piece auto parts, such as spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. The new 3D printer system is housed at Ford Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

This action concludes the agency’s reconsideration of 2019’s Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule Part One: One National Program Rule (SAFE-1) by finding that the actions taken under the previous administration as a part of SAFE-1 were decided in error and are now entirely rescinded.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2019

In a major new report on hydrogen, the International Energy Agency says that the time is right to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future. A wide variety of fuels are able to produce hydrogen, including renewables, nuclear, natural gas, coal and oil. —Dr Birol.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. As part of the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2023

The new crude unit enables us to produce even more transportation fuels at a time when demand is surging. This expansion is the equivalent of a medium-sized refinery and is a key part of our plans to provide society with reliable, affordable energy products.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The first vehicle now serves routes in Fresno with the balance of the vehicles to be deployed in Fresno and Stockton as part of a year-long program. We’re proud to now be a part of USPS’ long tradition of implementing the latest technology to green their fleet.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

SunLine Transit Agency in California has awarded New Flyer of America—the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries—with a contract for five Xcelsior fuel cell-electric forty-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. Sunline already has five fuel cell buses in its operations. million passengers per year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), a non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight, is holding the first public event in the United States on the use of hydrogen and fuel cells for aviation applications. The directory is part of the VFS Electric VTOL News website. The background. Piasecki Aircraft Corp.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2021

When used as an alternative to fossil fuels, green hydrogen can enable deep decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, enable the repurposing of valuable existing infrastructure and support an affordable, responsible energy transition. —cott Drury, SoCalGas CEO.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2019

A team of researchers in Italy has transformed chars—the least valuable by-product of waste-tire pyrolysis—into highly efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) catalysts for use in alkaline fuel cells and metal air batteries. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. oxides, sulfides, etc.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2023

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to establish a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI (High Pressure Direct Injection) fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2023

As part of the toolbox available to reduce carbon emissions and fight against climate change, eFuel is a drop-in replacement synthetic fuel made from captured atmospheric CO 2 and renewable energy. billion existing ICE cars.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The linear generator can quickly switch between different types of green (and not-so-green, if need be) fuel, including biogas, ammonia, and hydrogen. It has the potential to make the decarbonized power system available, reliable, and resilient against the vagaries of weather and of fuel supplies. Here’s how that would work.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

The kingdom, heavily reliant on oil for its economy, has invested billions to become a hub for EV manufacturing as part of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s economic diversification efforts. He emphasized the importance of lithium in the supply chain and expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia couldn’t afford to overlook it.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025 , and if automakers hold to their word—or at least their hints—it’s going to get better for those who don’t have a luxury budget. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 29, 2023.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

VW gets on board with affordable EVs. And Cadillac’s most affordable EV makes its debut. All-wheel drive, a vast fixed-glass roof, lots of screen space, and an interior that looks all the part of a luxury vehicle will distinguish this 300-mile EV that turns to lighting to sharpen its look.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2022

Vulcan is already producing geothermal energy from its URVBF and plans to produce lithium hydroxide with zero fossil fuels and net zero carbon footprint as part of the Zero Carbon Lithium Project. —Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As part of a White House roundtable to launch the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Grand Challenge to decarbonize the aviation sector by 2050 ( earlier post ), the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $64.7 Affordable, Clean Cellulosic Sugars for High Yield Conversion. Award amount: $2,800,000). Award amount: $3,466,844).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2021

ACE’s innovative OP technology provides a 50% increase in power density, a 20% reduction in heat rejection, and 13% improved fuel efficiency when compared to today’s best in class combat engine. Furthermore, the OTA allows for transitioning the new technology into the next generation of vehicle programs ahead of the programs’ launch dates.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2018

Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. Earlier post.) Current alloys inhibit engine efficiency because they soften at the peak temperatures present in highly efficient advanced engines.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The new rules are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. MEPs agreed to set minimum mandatory national targets for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Tri-gen is an example of FuelCell Energy’s ability to scale hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology, an increasingly important energy solution in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. FuelCell Energy has contracted with Toyota to supply the products of Tri-gen under a 20-year purchase agreement. Tri-gen produces 2.3-megawatts

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2024

Automakers might be losing younger EV shoppers over the lack of affordable models. A Honda hydrogen semi kicks off a new fuel-cell push for the brand. These stations, and their corresponding faster charging rates for big electric trucks , may render the superior fueling speeds of comparable hydrogen vehicles a moot point.

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