Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2010

Sustainable tri-reforming uses CO 2 , renewable energy and CH 4 (or biogas) to yield syngas and, ultimately, synthetic fuels and commodity chemicals. Edwards (2010) Turning carbon dioxide into fuel. Tags: Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Climate Change Emissions Fuels. Jiang et al. Click to enlarge. Jiang et al.

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JUNE 24, 2009

Eight new low carbon vehicle projects will receive a share of £25 million (US$41 million) of funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator to run ‘real-life’ trials. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. The winning consortia.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2010

The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. The global fleet of NGVs consists largely of passenger cars/LDVs, although there are some regional differences. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Bio Architecture Lab is a pioneer in the application of synthetic biology and enzyme design to the development of biofuels and renewable chemicals from aquafarmed, native macroalgae (seaweed), which is a low cost, scalable and sustainable biomass. Tags: Algae Algal Fuels ARPA-E Biobutanol. Butamax CEO Tim Potter.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its global operations, Verizon launched a comprehensive sustainability program earlier this year. The program expanded the number of alternative energy vehicles in their fleet—one part of a multi-pronged approach. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2009

Estimates of potential for gasoline consumption reduction in the US light duty fleet in 2020 and 2035 relative to 2007. The report makes eight key findings, including the top level finding regarding the sustained national commitment. Source: America’s Energy Future, Fig. Click to enlarge. emissions, according to the report.

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MAY 9, 2010

While it is limited to road transport, road vehicles and the mid-term perspective, it supports the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80-95% by 2050. The global car fleet is predicted to grow from 800 million to 1.6 Recycling and transportation of batteries. billion vehicles by 2030.

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Policy. Adapted from ICCT.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

In addition to importing new EV models to Iceland, NLE is also working on developing systems to convert the current internal combustion engine (ICE) car fleet into electric cars. Tags: Electric (Battery). This is what the Project 2012 is all about. —Sighvatur Lárusson, the Chief Operating Officer of NLE.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Sustainable Value Margin—the ratio of Sustainable Value to sales—for each of the evaluated manufacturers. BMW and Toyota are consistent leaders in sustainable value. The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

British Airways, in partnership with the Solena Group , will establish Europe’s first plant for sustainable jet-fuel and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014. A carbon-based catalyst is used to enhance gasification in the bed above the torches.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Tags: Biomethane Electric (Battery) Fuels Heavy-duty. The Energy Commission is seeking to fund projects that develop infrastructure necessary to store, distribute and dispense the following transportation fuels: Electricity, E-85, Biomass-based diesel, and. Natural gas.

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JULY 8, 2010

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) awarded C$40 million (US$38.4 Electrovaya is proposing to develop and demonstrate its high energy density Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery packs for applications in a test fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of the Ram 1500 pickup from Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck Brand.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

embarked on a comprehensive and detailed feasibility study on sustainable Biomass-to-Liquid (BTL) jet fuel and possible by-products such as renewable diesel. A detailed engineering and implementation plan for economically viable and sustainable biofuel production; A biofuel investment strategy; An advanced technology development program; and.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

” —Future of Mobility Roadmap The report “Future of Mobility Roadmap” assesses the potential for low carbon transport on land, by air and sea. While purely electric vehicles are not zero emission vehicles due to electricity and hydrogen generation they will be important low carbon transport in the long term.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

In its 2010 Electric Drive Action Plan for Energy Security, EDTA details a five-point strategy for achieving a national fleet of electric vehicles. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Plug-ins Policy. Primary elements of the strategy include: Reduce Market Hurdles for Vehicles and Infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), the focal point for UK research on sustainable energy, today launched an extensive review of policies which could significantly reduce transport CO 2 emissions. Subsidies for low carbon cars are likely to be effective, because the evidence is that people tend to discount long run costs.

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JUNE 18, 2009

This initiative is a key component of Baden-Württemberg’s sustainability strategy: by utilizing energy in a future-proof way, we are promoting environmentally friendly and thus sustainable mobility. Linde Group is currently developing solutions for sustainable hydrogen production. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

More than 38 percent of the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in California come from burning gasoline and diesel in cars and trucks. The Investment Plan promotes sustainable development. Tags: Climate Change Hydrogen Plug-ins Policy. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2010

Now there is a sustainable way to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps this summer-drive an electric car! Norwegian electric carmaker, Think and its Swiss distributor, M-Way, have teamed up with eco-tourism specialists Alpmobil to offer visitors to its resorts totally carbon-neutral transportation for use on their vacation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2010

The move to greater fuel economy means greater labor content per vehicle and higher employment across the fleet. Tags: Brief. But it is clear, they add, that specific incentives can work to promote domestic production and drive new investment into existing plants and the skills of workers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2010

UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, will collaborate with aviation and refining companies, including PetroChina, Air China and Boeing, to evaluate and demonstrate sustainable aviation biofuels in China. The flight would use Honeywell Green Jet Fuel ( earlier post ) made from sustainable, non-food feedstocks using UOP processing technology.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Jean-Louis Borloo, France’s Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea, presented a national 14-point plan designed to accelerate the development and subsequent commercialization of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in France. Maximize the use of low-carbon or renewable electricity for recharging vehicles.

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Li-ion France Plug-in Plug 218

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JUNE 9, 2009

In a letter to the House and Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee leadership, the organizations wrote: Attaining our national goal of sustainable transportation will require a diverse portfolio of advanced vehicles. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Fuel cell vehicles should be part of our portfolio.

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JULY 18, 2009

Representation of cost vs. benefit of low-carbon HGV technologies. The report categorizes the low carbon technologies reviewed for application to HGVs into three themes: vehicle, powertrain and fuel. Review of low carbon technologies for heavy goods vehicles. Review of low carbon technologies for heavy goods vehicles - Annex 1.

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MAY 26, 2010

In further comments on the EC strategy, the ministers urged all stakeholders to use electricity generated from safe and sustainable sources of energy, including renewables, for charging electric vehicles by smart meters and building of smart grids, while recognizing differences in energy sectors of Member States.

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JULY 30, 2009

research of hydrogen as a low-carbon transportation solution, in the context of. Regardless of their individual strategies, the USCAR members are firm in their belief that hydrogen-FCVs will be an important powertrain option in our future of sustainable transportation. fleet model mix. Projected hydrogen fuel cell system costs.

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JUNE 2, 2021

We want to help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and we are constantly exploring new possibilities to support companies in achieving carbon neutrality. At the same time, the transportation sector in Finland is relying more and more on electric vehicles, this applies particularly to the light-duty fleets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

The approach balances reducing the fuel consumption of both new and in-use vehicles, while encouraging the displacement of petroleum by less carbon-intensive, non-petroleum alternatives. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).

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JULY 20, 2010

Each participating government will share experiences from at least one of its cities that pilots electric vehicles in the public transportation sector or in government fleets. Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage (CCUS) Action Group. Sustainable Development of Hydropower Initiative. Clean Energy Solutions Centers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

An important new goal for the ZEV program should be to help assure the transformation to very low carbon-emitting vehicles occurs in the timeframe necessary to meet the Governor’s 2050 target of an 80% reduction in GHGs compared to 1990 levels, ARB staff proposed. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Policy.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Exxon/Mobil refinery in Torrance and the Chevron refinery in El Segundo are both located in the South Bay and are each a big part of the carbon-based economy that causes the majority of climate change - although you’ll never get either of these corporations to admit this truth or take responsibility for it. Vehicle Fleet.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

At the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s exhibition in Potters Field Park on the southern side of the River Thames, Mr Johnson stopped to talk to Iveco and Gasrec about liquid biomethane as he examined a 6.5tonne Daily which was showcased to highlight the partnership between the two companies.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

The onroad systems include three automobiles—(2005 Toyota Camry), SUV (2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer), and pickup (2005 Ford F-150) to represent the range in the US automobile fleet and critical performance—and two urban buses with off-peak and peak passenger loadings. Tags: Lifecycle analysis Sustainability.

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JUNE 26, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) added four Mitsubishi i-MiEVs into its fleet as part of Mayor Boris Johnson’s plans to make London the electric vehicle capital of Europe. The majority of the 1,000 electric vehicles for the GLA fleet will be used by the Metropolitan Police Service. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

The cars have been delivered to the region by the quango Cenex, the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies, and will form a six-month trial that will give more than 500 drivers the chance to drive an electric vehicle for the first time.

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JULY 27, 2009

Europcar is to give customers information on average CO 2 emissions for each car group as part of its online fleet guide at www.europcar.co.uk. Tags: Green cars co2 data Europcar. With the price of unleaded petrol now over £1 a litre, Europcar is helping customers focus on both fuel efficiency and eco-friendly driving.

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