Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

Fractional collection of the fuel product allows for the different fractions to be used as blend-stock for gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel. The resulting liquid can be blended at various concentrations into gasoline, diesel and jet fuels without negatively affecting engine performance. It’s completely consumer-transparent.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

The newly selected projects are in five areas: energy storage; power electronics and electric motors (PEEM); advanced combustion engines; materials technologies, and fuels and lubricant technologies. Power electronics and electric motors (Area of Interest 2). Fuels and lubricants (Area of Interest 5). Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

The company boasts a comprehensive filtration product portfolio catering to over 200 OEMs as a Tier-1 supplier, to name a few like Tata Motors, Cummins, JCB, Ashok Leyland, and Daimler. “We’re already supplying filters to alternative fuel vehicles running in India today,” he affirmed.

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Auto Market Alternative Fuels India 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

Ford Motor Company has designated BAF Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF provides alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support and research and development.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 25, 2023

According to tests, using 100 kWh of electricity to produce hydrogen, and after storage, transportation, and conversion to electrical energy to drive the motor, its energy utilization rate is only 38%. Efficiency Hydrogen-powered cars are indeed less efficient than electric cars. appeared first on SETEC POWER.

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Hydrogen Fleet Electric Electrical 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2011

Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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Alternative Fuels Indianapolis Market Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

The rebates are primarily targeted at medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; of the funding allocated for rebates, not more than 25% is to be used to provide rebates to qualified owners for the purchase of qualified alternative fuel vehicles that have a gross vehicle rating of not more than 8,500 pounds. This is funded with the $400 million.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, a supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, are partnering on a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.

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Plug-in Fleet Plug F-150 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2010

NaturalDrive has obtained model year 2011 certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) alternative fuel system for General Motors full-size vans. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In recent years, interest in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis has increased significantly and thus it makes possible to produce synthetic motor fuels by using alternative energy resources as raw materials such as natural gas, coal, and biomass. Flowchart for the processing of gasoline fraction of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

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Gasoline Fuel Russia Oil 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

The original 2015 E-GEN Drive was propelled by a 200 kW Sumo electric motor/generator (from tm4 Electrodynamic Systems) with a 60 kWh pack (45 kWh usable) built with Panasonic 18650 Li-ion cells. The trucks were purchased under UPS’ commitment to log 1 billion miles with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles by the end of 2017.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2015

Technologies that utilize a biological agent in one or more principal step(s) of feedstock conversion to fuels. Technologies that do not utilize any biological agent in the conversion of organic feedstock to fuels, such as thermochemical and hybrid approaches or biomimetics. Electric Motors – Transportation.

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Transportation Energy 2015 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Renewable propane. the report noted.

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The study—part of MIT’s five-year Plan for Action on Climate Change—examines how the complex interactions between advanced drivetrain options, alternative fuels, refueling infrastructure, consumer choice, vehicle automation and government policy will shape the future for personal mobility.

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MIT Carbon Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. million (US$3.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala. liter GMC Sierra and Savana.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on? If an alternative precursor can be used that provides good fiber and yield, the cost could be reduced. Fuels and Lubricant Technologies. derived fuels, drop?in

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. AOI 5: Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors (APEEM) Technologies. The purpose of this AOI is to develop the next generation of power inverters and electric motors.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The XL3 hybrid-electric system which is being used on the vans saves fuel through regenerative braking, a process by which the XL3 electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, charging the battery. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

The new units are anticipated to deliver fuel efficiency over a conventional truck of up to 50% annually, depending upon the use of the truck. The hybrid digger derrick was funded in part by a $4-million award ComEd received in federal economic stimulus funding to expand its alternative-fuel fleet. ComEd received a $1.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. —Betsy Meter, national audit leader for KPMG’s automotive practice.

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Global Auto Fuel 2010 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

High conversion efficiency NO x after-treatment and particulate filters. Alternative fuel combustion. Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive unit optimization (engine, motors, power electronics). Combustion control and optimization technology. Engine thermal management.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Sub-categories include: Wind - Energy Capture; Wind - Energy Conversion; Geothermal Energy; Ocean Energy; Solar - PV/CPV; Solar - Thermal; Renewable Generation; and Renewable Power - Other. What final fuel/fuel precursor is most achievable at > 2 gram per liter per hour? Transportation.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2017

Natural-gas options are available for large pickup trucks and vans but only exist for cars through aftermarket conversions offered by specialty firms. New natural-gas passenger cars from major carmakers have disappeared from the U.S. In Europe, though, the German luxury maker Audi remains committed to natural-gas powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Increased availability of low CO 2 sources of electricity and hydrogen could counter-intuitively delay, rather than accelerate, a large-scale transition to an electric and/or hydrogen vehicle fleet, according to a new study by researchers from Ford Motor Company and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. Wallington et al.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

New vehicle concepts required for electric propulsion technologies, e.g. using in-wheel motors. The priorities in this area also include work on renewable/alternative fuels and related drivetrains. Optimization of powertrains for alternative fuels: gasoline for alcohol fuels / blends, diesel for 2 nd generation, CNG/biomethane.

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Green Cars Industrial Industry Green 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

Users of New Leaf fuel include the US Navy, and the cities of San Diego, Oceanside and Chula Vista. The Energy Commission is also awarding $1,074,000 in buy-down incentives for 46 alternative-fuel vehicles. Villa Ford Inc. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Selected projects are aimed at increasing the availability of alternative fuels and biobased products that are produced from a diverse group of renewable sources of biomass. The technology uses unique, engineered catalysts that facilitate new reaction pathways to liquid motor fuels from biomass. USDA Awards. DOE Awards.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Alternative hydrocarbon fuels. DOE has particular capabilities in these areas.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

With 1,000 horsepower and a GMC estimate of 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV is trying to make a statement even before you get behind the wheel. We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. Power and Torque.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The tankers will collect waste vegetable oil from 750 of Ettline’s customers and deliver it to a processor for conversion to SVO. 171,772 to develop high-efficiency motors and controllers for electric vehicles.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

At the same time, it’s becoming apparent that alternative-fuel solutions we’re looking at have big drawbacks, and that producing these fuels will take a lot of green power that will be needed to replace coal and gas on shore. The reactor would produce steam to spin turbines that would generate electricity to power motors.

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 144

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. The electric powertrain includes: Siemens model 135, 300V 3-phase AC liquid-cooled induction motor, 158 N·m continuous, 235 N·m peak.

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Transit Connect Taxi Chicago Conversion 210

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. Not so on the Pacifica, where the regenerative braking, a combination of braking and the motors doing the slowing smoothly.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

General Motors uses these on its heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pick-ups as they can handle the stopping needs when towing as well as dissipate heat under repeated use. Changes are coming from General Motors, which has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025. inch rear with Duralife rotors.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Honda FCX Clarity FCEV and the Toyota Mirai FCEV, both use an electric drive motor and a battery pack. So, fuel cell cars have some of the advantages of pure fully electric cars. The motors are highly efficient, they have the same torque characteristics and they are silent. The Conversation [link] accessed 4/6/2020.

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