Teslarati

APRIL 30, 2024

Despite the drop, Stellantis notes that it saw sales of BEVs increase by 8 percent year over year, while light electric vehicle (LEV) deliveries jumped by 13 percent from 2023. “We are reducing inventories to reinforce our strong relative pricing ahead of our new or mid-cycle product launches this year in key regions.”

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Indiana Dodge Chrysler Auto Industry 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2021

Now, a study by researchers at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) has found that energy sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor ) behaves more like miscanthus in the way it efficiently captures light and uses water to produce abundant biomass.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 31, 2024

However, Moro did shed a little new light, saying there will be one-and two-blade variants. But they’re extremely expensive to produce in comparison to both regular and ethanol-blended gasoline. Everything has an environmental cost and entire industries have attempted to delude us into thinking that doesn’t have to be the case.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2020

For the past four years, the Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) National Laboratory consortium has focused research efforts primarily on turbocharged (boosted) spark-ignition (SI) engines for light-duty vehicles. industry, educational institutions, and nonprofits. industry, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

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Alcohol Blend Fuel Engine Fuel Economy 243

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

At the heart of the problem are utility companies that refuse to pursue interregional transmission projects, and sometimes even impede them, because new projects threaten their profits and disrupt their industry alliances. The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. Total light vehicles in Operation (VIO) in the US reached a record level of more than 252,700,000—an increase of more than 3.7 In comparison, a record high of more than 14 million vehicles were scrapped in 2012. remained steady at 11.4 million (1.5

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

” Its business for traditional and hybrid cars as well as ADAS (advanced driving assistance solutions) and lighting helped offset the decrease in EVs. billion) in comparison to 5.48 We expect that what we were able to get in 2022 and 2023, we will be able to get again in 2024.” It reported quarterly sales of 5.43

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EV Adoption

MAY 15, 2022

In the EV industry the poster child of this is the term “charger.” Beyond the use of confusing, technical and jargony terms and acronyms, a foundational communications problem with EV charging is that the industry doesn’t even agree on what the most basic of terms — EV “charging station” — actually refers to. Well actually no.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2018

The most recent industry estimates indicate a total of 4,819 vehicles deployed through May of 2018. Current and projected on-road FCEV populations and comparison to previously collected and reported projections. Projected minimum renewable content of hydrogen dispensed in California’s light-duty fueling network. Source: ARB.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 11, 2022

The devices have become key enablers for a host of new technologies essential to business and to everyday life, from turning on a light switch to managing one’s health. There are also greater levels of automation being incorporated into products and systems, such as with Internet of Things and Industrial Internet of Things applications.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The comprehensive report assesses the lifecycle impacts of representative European light- and heavy-duty vehicle types (cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches) with 65 generic vehicle/powertrain combinations across 7 vehicle types. Demonstrate that methodological treatments can significantly influence the overall comparisons (e.g.

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Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2024

Built to exceed the industry’s highest standards, each bike is outfitted with cutting-edge technology available only to Pedego customers, offering riders industry-leading safety, increased range, numerous customization options, and ultimately a superior riding experience for all.”

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MPH Light Juice Lithium Ion 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2014

Iveco offers a complete range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles as well as buses powered by natural gas. Natural gas PM emissions are 95% lower in comparison to diesel, and 35% lower in NO x. Lastly, Iveco proposes a quieter vehicle with an average decrease of 5 decibels in comparison to diesel models.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

Light electric mobility, particularly in the form of e-two- and three-wheelers, is on the upswing in India. percent of the Indian EV market, thereby, accelerating the industry’s drive towards the localisation of key components that make these vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2022

The latest iteration of the internal combustion engine has several new elements within its architecture to help achieve a thermal efficiency of 41%, one of the highest figures within the automotive industry for a production road car. The two motors work together to provide the primary drive force for the all-new Civic.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Still, comparing the two sets of dimensions can provide a pretty good comparison point for the refreshed Highland Model 3. He also notes the ability to control climate and seat heating separately for the right and left rear passengers and the customizable ambient lighting strip across the front interior of the car as impressive updates.

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Highlander Tesla Light Climate 135

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Comparison of life cycle GHG emissions based on the range of methodologies studied. The increase in production emissions for vehicles light-weighted with aluminum over AHSS is not offset by emission reduction benefits during the use phase until at least the end of the vehicle’s useful lifetime, and in several cases they are never offset.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2015

PM emissions from light- and medium-duty vehicles are regulated by California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. LEV III tightens the PM standard for light-duty vehicles (cars and trucks) and medium-duty passenger vehicles in two phases. Earlier post.) Full implementation of the 1 mg/mi standard is attained by MY 2028.

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Standards California Emissions EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2016

Researchers at Rice University’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics (LANP), with colleagues at Princeton University, have developed a new method for uniting light-capturing photonic nanomaterials and high-efficiency metal catalysts, creating an “antenna-reactor” plasmonic catalyst. —Swearer. Image courtesy of D.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. The first phase, from MYs 2017-2021, includes final standards that are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis, a range from 40.3—41.0

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

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Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2011

Light-duty vehicle sales, 2010 vs. 2020. million light vehicles (passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles) were sold in India in 2010, up from just 700,000 light vehicles sold in 2000. billion—is expected to reach 11 million light-vehicle sales by 2020. Source: J.D. Click to enlarge. Power and Associates.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

The shipping industry has been trying to cut its carbon emissions for years, and with little to show for it. The industry now faces serious pressure to pick up the pace. body that governs the industry, representatives doubled down on carbon-reduction ambitions, setting a net-zero emissions goal for 2050.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

.” Verma’s social media post, accompanied by the hashtag #SayNotoOla, has gained attention, shedding light on the need for heightened security measures within ride-sharing services. The incident has also prompted comparisons to Uber, which Verma claimed takes more decisive action against such drivers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded more than $20 million to 10 projects to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and to enable early adoption of fuel cell applications such as light-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) (DE-FOA-0001224, earlier post ). billion in sales in 2014. billion in sales in 2014. Market report.

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Fuel Market Hydrogen 2014 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2010

The UK Department for Transport has published the findings from the Light Goods Vehicle (LGV or van) CO 2 emissions study completed earlier. Light goods vehicles (LGV) are defined as goods vehicles whose gross vehicle weight (GVW) does not exceed 3.5 Light Goods Vehicle – CO 2 Emissions Study (Final Report (AEAT/ENV/R/2849).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2017

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Bern University of Applied Sciences, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, several industrial partners and Empa were all involved. By way of comparison, a current Peugeot 4008 (2013, Euro 5b) with a diesel engine and a particle filter was also included.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Diesel 271

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems and services company EOS and Airbus Group Innovations (previously EADS Innovation Works) recently completed an environmental lifecycle comparison of two key production technologies: conventional rapid investment casting and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2011

after the separation of crude oil into its fractions, such as gasoline, kerosene, and light and heavy gas oils). Comparison of the yield of oil fractions produced by the distillation process after the HDT process (present study) and conventional methods (HDT process of each fraction separately after the distillation process).

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Oil Hydrogen Light Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The study was commissioned by the European Oilseed Alliance (EOA), the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) and the European Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry (FEDIOL). Comparison of well-to-wheel emissions from biofuels with fossil fuels using marginal approach. those that are marginally “not produced”. the marginal fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

With this novel component, BASF is supporting the automotive industry in reconciling the often contrary objectives of lightweight construction, functional integration and compliance with safety standards. The engine cover is light, shows good acoustic damping properties and has a high-quality surface.

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Engine Volvo Parts Automobile 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

Thermoplastic PP- and PA6-based self-reinforced polymer composites incorporating continuous carbon fibre reinforcements offering increased toughness and reduced cycle times in comparison to current thermoplastic and thermoset solutions. Thermoplastics are polymers that liquefy when heated and harden to a solid state when cooled down.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. As a comparison, the 2014 Impreza with automatic is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.). The D range of the transmission has been configured to utilize a continuously variable shifting mode under light acceleration and change to a stepped shifting mode under heavy acceleration.

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MPG 2014 2015 Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2015

Specific strength and specific strength/$ comparison of different materials. The market interest for affordable light-weighting of vehicle structures is high, due to both light-duty fuel economy mandates and forthcoming freight efficiency rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Source: DM. Modulus (MPa). DM 1300-16. DM 1400-11.

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Detroit Commercial Congress Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

trafficIf about 13% of the existing light-duty vehicle stock (about 2.1 A comparison between Level 1 and Level 2 charging revealed very little differences. For this limiting case, a total number of about 560,000 vehicles (4% of light-duty vehicle stock) would be necessary with a Level 2 (3.3

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

This reporter recalls a presentation from the long-vanished British firm Modec, a startup making light delivery vans, which said even back in 2009 that fleet managers would see a lifetime payback on what were then very expensive BEV cargo vans. None of the “import” brands currently offer light commercial EVs in the US.

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Ford Fleet Gasoline-Electric Electric 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

In 2012, nearly 80% of total investment in the global fuel cell industry was made in US companies. In general, the report finds, trends for the fuel cell industry were encouraging in 2012. There was a significant amount of merger and acquisition activity in the industry, suggesting that investors see opportunities in fuel cells.

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