Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Existing US policies that stress energy efficiency and alternative fuels, together with higher energy prices, will curb energy consumption growth and shift the energy mix toward renewable fuels, according to the reference case for the Annual Energy Outlook 2010 ( AEO2010 ) released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. Navistar, Inc.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Error bands indicate technology uncertainties (red solid lines) and fuel price uncertainties (green dashed lines).Click Interested parties to this RFI might include, but are not limited to: automobile technology developers or manufacturers; components suppliers (e.g., Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

Optimized internal combustion engines are the major contributor to the reduction of passenger car GHG emissions with significant improvements until 2020 and the subsequent penetration of more effective alternative technologies into the fleet. The additional abatement potential of these technologies is approx.

Transportation 150

Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY2000 and older or > full useful life in mileage. Seeking comment on three options.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. EIA’s AEO2015 shows that the advanced technologies are reshaping the US energy economy.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2016

EU legislation currently refers to low-emission vehicles as vehicles having tailpipe emissions below 50 g/km. This would include some plug-in hybrids, full electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Digital technologies. The latter two examples also represent zero-emission vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles.

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Emissions Alternative Fuels Transportation Standards 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Among their findings, published in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , are that policies should for the foreseeable future focus on the niche adoption of plug-in vehicles in non-attainment regions, as CNG vehicles are likely more cost-effective at providing overall life cycle air emissions impact benefits.

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Climate Change Energy Gas-Electric Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2011

The core of Solena’s three-step solution is its patented Solena Plasma Gasification (SPG) technology, which is capable of producing a synthetic fuel gas (BioSynGas) from the thermal conversion of bio-based hydrocarbons. The third step upgrades the FT products into jet fuel. The third step upgrades the FT products into jet fuel.

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Fuel San Jose San Francisco Purchase 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs. Alan Jenn, Inês M.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2012

On Friday 27 January, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted the new Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) package that sets out the regulatory emissions and technology requirements for light-duty automobiles through model year 2025. For the 2012 through 2017 model years, BEVxs will be referred to as Type I.5x Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Vehicles 300

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

The flat nose curves at the corners where the narrow multi-LED projector headlights and daytime running lights reside. Narrow LED tail lights, with a connecting light strip, take-up little space, revealing a modern design. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Lexus 80

Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

Each patterned wedge depicts the reduction below BAU emission levels attributed to a given technology or practice. The team from the Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Initiative, University of Minnesota examined the potential for policies and technologies to effect GHG reductions across all sectors in the state. Olabisi et al.

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Minnesota 2005 2009 Transportation 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

ARB staff projects that the LCFS, in conjunction with the Pavley regulations (new light duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards, AB 1493), are projected to reverse the projected increase in transportation greenhouse gas emissions, and to bring them back down approximately to 2005 levels by 2020. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge.

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California Carbon Standards Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

0.024 gigatonnes per year, David Hirshfeld and Jeffrey Kolb conclude in a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , noting that emissions associated with end-use combustion of refined products exceed by an order of magnitude those associated with refining. MM Bbl/day (51%) were light and medium crudes and 2.5

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Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. SoCalGas), showcases the technologies currently under development that could deliver near-zero-emission heavy-duty natural gas engines by the end of this decade. Technologies. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The Open FOA is expected to support transformational and disruptive high-impact energy R&D projects related to renewable power, bioenergy, transportation, conventional generation, the electrical grid, and building efficiency, among other technology areas. Earlier post.) Open Funding Opportunity. Transportation.

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Commercial Grid Fuel Transportation 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. This range is equivalent to annual greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fuels in 588,000 to 4,061,000 passenger vehicles.

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Oil-Sands Emissions Oil Oklahoma 253

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

If proposed and finalized, the new standards would apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. As a result, improvements in the efficiency of passenger car air conditioners would not be considered as a possible control technology for purposes of CAFE. Generally, manufacturers of larger vehicles (i.e.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system. The statement-making grille is bold and powerful, but not overpowering as it is complemented by the vertical running lights and narrow, signature LED head lights.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter The narrow LED headlamps squint from the outer edges of the fenders and sit atop the vertical LED daytime running lights that double as turn signals. The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

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. gallon and $5/gallon.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2014

to 6% reduction in fleet fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, on top of a projected 26.8% without higher octane fuel, but with other projected vehicle and powertrain technology improvements), according to a new analysis by a team at MIT. reduction by then in the baseline case (i.e., —Chow et al.

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MIT Fleet Fuel Standards 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

The report recommends flexible policy approaches that can be adjusted over time as technologies evolve and more knowledge is gained. This scenario includes GHG emissions, vehicle sales, fuel consumption, carbon intensity, and changes in VMT. These are: Light-duty vehicles: cars and light trucks, mostly used for personal transportation.

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Transportation California Davis Carbon 186

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A study by Cox Automotive revealed that over 80% of consumers hesitated to embrace electric vehicles due to worries about range anxiety, possibly stemming from uncertainty about the technology. With technological advancements and the widespread development of charging infrastructure, there is a shift from range anxiety to range confidence.

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Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States 71

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

ACC also incorporates the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation as the “ technology-forcing piece ” of the package. The ZEV regulation—along with new LEV III criteria pollutant and GHG standards—can be the catalyst to the process of transforming the California light-duty fleet, ARB staff suggests. Additional standards.

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California Clean Cleaning Fleet 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

With increasing pressure from air pollution, oil consumption and congestion, China is compelled to reinvent propulsion technologies. … China’s government has been investing in alternative automotive propulsion technology for more than a decade. —William Russo, President and CEO, Synergistics. Policy background.

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Transportation Future Energy China 273

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Still “edgy” The front grille, with bright, distinctive hot foil stamping, is framed by the signature vertical LED lighting. The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chromed exhaust ports. The first thought is this references a 5.0-liter powered models).

Cadillac 93

Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The standard and available advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) is extensive and include the latest safety technology. The advanced driver pre-collision technology includes lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise control, and pedestrian detection. Observations: 2022 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

Growing interest in eco-conscious driving: 5X surge in EV enquiries; CNG sales up by 2.6X: In 2023, there was a phenomenal 5X surge in enquiries for Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the platform, reflecting a growing interest in alternative fuel options and a shift towards cost-efficient and eco-conscious driving.

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Suzuki Auto Cars SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

The front grille, with distinctive bright hot foil stamping, is framed by the signature vertical LED lighting. The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to inverted L, vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chrome exhaust ports. If taking a road trip with four adults is in your plans, have them pack light.

Cadillac 93

Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In References.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

The motor-driven power steering was light-neutral in its feel, commanding the 205/55 Nexen NPriz all-season touring tires mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels (standard on our Denim trim level). In the Denim trim, the front end gets LED projector head and daytime running lights and LED taillights. A two-toner.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52