Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is working to synthesize novel metal-organic framework materials with high hydrogen adsorption capacities sufficient to provide safe and cost-effective storage that could support a 300-mile (483-km) range on vehicles. We have an idea of what kinds of frameworks we might make to do this.

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APRIL 19, 2009

Bright Automotive will unveil its IDEA plug-in hybrid concept on Tuesday in Washington, DC. Bright will then take the IDEA will to Norway in May 2009 for the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS24).

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JANUARY 31, 2012

BRUSA Elektronik AG together with the Swiss Forum for Electric Mobility is launching an international sponsorship award for outstanding projects in the field of electric mobility. The award will be officially announced at the 3 rd Congress of the Swiss Forum for Electric Mobility which takes place 7-8 February 2012.

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JULY 4, 2016

Siemens researchers have developed a new type of electric motor that, with a weight of just 50 kilograms, delivers a continuous output of about 260 kilowatts—five times more than comparable drive systems. This is the first time that an electric aircraft in the quarter-megawatt performance class has flown. Earlier post.)

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JULY 24, 2021

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. This is the ultimate challenge for an electric drivetrain. The drivetrain of the Audi RS Q e-tron is electric. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

A new initiative in the UK is proposing opening up data from local electricity substations to provide network operators with much-needed information about levels of capacity for charging EVs on local electricity networks. Key project suppliers include Nortech and Lucy Electric GridKey.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The organism naturally performs a mixed-acid fermentation under anaerobic conditions where it synthesises formate hydrogenlyase (FHL-1). Dr. Sargent said he developed the idea from reading about the emergence of life on Earth, both in primary literature and popular science books. We wanted to try this in the lab.”.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Any newly introduced idea, including a mechanical improvement to the existing CCS connector design, would have to follow the same process before the industry can safely adopt it. There is a significant chance that what is ultimately approved in the standards development process may not align with what is currently proposed by Tesla.

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APRIL 7, 2022

SpinLaunch , the developer of a ground-based, electric-powered, kinetic launch system, has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA. The two organizations will work jointly to analyze the data and assess the system for future flight opportunities.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Students and young professionals met on 5-6 November in Silicon Valley, California, to compete in the fifth 24-hour hackathon jointly organized by the Business Innovation Team of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Mercedes-Benz Vans and DigitalLife@Daimler. Experienced mentors were on hand to help.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Teijin has joined the AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology , a cross-industry network for joint business development and technology development organized by service and engineering provider AZL Aachen GmbH and involving nine institutes and some 80 companies in the field of lightweight production. © AZL Aachen GmbH.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners will present their new prototype of an electric four-wheel drive utility vehicle designed for Africa—the aCar — at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The two-seat aCar is EU-classified as L7e—a heavy quadricycle.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Sacramento’s SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest community-owned, not-for-profit, electric service provider, will develop a model for a future Mobility Center that will foster innovation in the clean transportation sector and serve as a catalyst for carbon reduction and inclusive economic development.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Some of the world’s leading automotive industry suppliers, including SSAB steel, Hydro renewable energy, ZF electric powertrains, ZKW control systems and Autoliv safety equipment, are joining forces with intent to collaborate on the Polestar 0 Project, which aims to develop a truly climate-neutral car by 2030 ( earlier post ).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Congress has provided hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the deployment of clean-energy technologies. As legislation worked its way through Congress, Jenkins’s team provided elected officials, staffers, and stakeholders with a running tally of the possible trade-offs and payoffs in emissions, jobs, and economic growth.

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JUNE 15, 2017

executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Cummins will begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019, including full battery-electric and plug-in hybrid systems. During a teleconference yesterday, Cummins Inc.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

The fully electric van—based on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter—combines a variety of innovative solutions designed to improve the quality of life in cities; to conserve resources and protect the climate; and to better the health and safety of the driver and other road users. Sustainable business strategy covering the full life cycle.

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MAY 7, 2023

The result is carbon-negative, making this approach a potential game changer, according to Eli Yablonovitch, lead author and Professor in the Graduate School in UC Berkeley’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. We’re claiming that proper engineering can solve 100% of the climate crisis, at manageable cost.

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MAY 18, 2013

The Government of Victoria (Australia) is inviting more Victorian car fleets to participate in the Victorian Government’s Electric Vehicle Trial. In particular, it seeks ideas that could see electric vehicles help deliver ‘mobility solutions’ as alternatives to traditional models of car ownership. Earlier post.)This

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JULY 9, 2018

The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has developed an innovative fuel cell module—the Fuel Cell Power Pack (FCPP)—that extends the range of electric cargo bikes and doubles the service life at a comparable price to purely battery-operated systems.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of these organizations.]. The critical need for government leadership in the emergence of electric vehicles dominated a recent Green Fleet Management discussion in Toronto, hosted by Fleet Challenge Ontario. This could be another air mail idea.

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JULY 9, 2018

The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has developed an innovative fuel cell module—the Fuel Cell Power Pack (FCPP)—that extends the range of electric cargo bikes and doubles the service life at a comparable price to purely battery-operated systems.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2016

The water-in-salt electrolyte idea was derived from the high concentration salt use in organic electrolytes for traditional lithium batteries. Lithium batteries with organic electrolytes already use a “ very high concentration salt to stabilize the anode and the cathode, but nobody tried this idea in the water.

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APRIL 12, 2018

The evaluation of technology cooperation will focus on conventional powertrains, hybrid and electric powertrains, as well as connectivity and autonomous driving systems. The Alliance Board will pursue a pragmatic approach with a lean organization and balanced rights for both companies that remain independent.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

The idea is to run the system under extreme winter weather conditions; ABB and its project partners expect to gain valuable insights from this pilot project. In addition, electric cars transporting attendees around Davos will be able to recharge their batteries at eight newly installed ABB fast-charging stations. Bottom: Close-up.

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APRIL 26, 2013

BMW, ChargePoint and DriveNow have teamed for BMW’s Bay Area Sustainability Hackathon focusing electric vehicles, EV charging and mobility services. More than 200 developers, entrepreneurs, electric vehicle experts and corporate executives are expected at the weekend event 27-28 April focusing on sustainability issues. and DriveNow.

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MARCH 31, 2014

The selected 17 awards represent the best of nearly 1,000 ideas submitted for the FY 2012/13 Broad Based Topic Solicitation, DOE said. Lead organization. Hybrid Electric Turbocharger for Exhaust Energy Recovery and Transient Lag Reduction. Composite Coatings for Low-Cost Motor Windings in Electric Vehicles. Description.

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MAY 18, 2012

It works with a traditional internal combustion engine so the technology is much simpler and lower in cost than hybrid or electric vehicles today. According to the research, most consumers like the idea of their engine turning off at idle. Clean technology isn’t just about electric vehicles.

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APRIL 30, 2023

The two had been exchanging ideas in person and via email and reviewing the work of others who were trying to solve similar issues. And there was something utterly beguiling about this idea.” There are few people in the industry who have the combination of technical understanding, integrity, openness to new ideas, and kindness.”

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Among the coming developments, the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will be extended step-by-step to further regions of the world and to be available in Europe, China and the USA—the core markets for the future full-electric, fully connected ID. model family. At the center, first developer teams are now starting on project work.

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JULY 3, 2017

The market research organization ranked each city on the likelihood of an eventual ban on diesel vehicles: Confirmed. However, the idea of a diesel ban is rapidly gaining traction, and with diesel car manufacturers struggling to abide with existing regulations, it appears that diesel’s days are numbered. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The measure also calls for minimum noise levels for electric and hybrid vehicles. Persistent exposure to high levels of traffic noise can prove physically draining, disrupt organ functions and contribute to cardiovascular and other diseases. —rapporteur Miroslav Ouzký (ECR, CZ).

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JUNE 1, 2010

EVO Electric Ltd. , The new technology offers improved cost, performance and efficiency of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrains; applications include hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles, range extenders, auxiliary power units (APU) and integrated starter-generator (ISG) systems. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

This all-electric vehicle combines various innovative solutions for last-mile delivery in urban and suburban environments. To root this awareness in the organization, Mercedes-Benz Vans is creating a new business unit and is positioning itself in Stuttgart, Berlin and Silicon Valley in the creative environment of start-up scenes.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

constitutional amendment that was passed by the National Congress of Chile and signed by the president, the people of Chile are the first in the world to be granted a new kind of human rights—“neurorights”—which advocates say are made necessary by rapid advances in neurotechnology. Chile’s congress is currently considering.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The integrated design, development, and production of highly complex systems, leveraging software, can speed ideas from the lab into commercial production, reduce costs, and shorten production lifecycles. In the wind energy industry, doubling the length of a turbine blade can quadruple the amount of electricity generated.

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