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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest announced the launch of Midwest EVOLVE , a three-year project to promote electric vehicles in seven Midwestern states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. The Midwest is often overlooked as a market for electric vehicles.

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MARCH 10, 2015

XG Sciences is presenting in three upcoming industry conferences: a presentation at the 32 nd International Battery Seminar & Exhibition (9-12 March) in Fort Lauderdale, FL; a presentation at the 2015 Next Generation Batteries Conference (21-22 April) in San Diego, CA; and. In January 2014, Samsung Ventures invested in XGS. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 7, 2014

Mahoney made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. Volt owners are driving more than 63% of their overall miles in electric vehicle mode, collectively logging more than 500 million gas-free miles since the Volts retail debut.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

Natural gas may soon be the dominant fuel for producing electricity, according to Leonardo Maugeri, senior executive vice president of Eni S.p.A, Gas is the easiest option” for answering increasing concerns about fuel availability, price, distribution, and greenhouse warming, Maugeri told his audience at a MITEI-sponsored seminar. “Gas

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MAY 23, 2011

The E-KIZUNA Project, managed by the city in collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, aims to help fight global warming and realize a sustainable, low-carbon society through the popularization of electric vehicles. (In Constructing an electric charging safety net. Interior structure of MCHP1.0K2. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 4, 2018

family, the new generation of full-electric vehicles based on the modular electrification toolkit (MEB) in Zwickau. The successful FEEP trainees will act as “midwives” for the new electric cars to be launched on the market as part of Volkswagen’s major electric offensive. —Oliver Wessel, Head of the Pilot Hall.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel has been selected to provide the heavy-duty battery systems used to power Japan’s first lithium-ion-powered electric bus. The project was initiated last April by Hokuriku Electric Power Company, which is headquartered in Toyama, in partnership with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In 2018, Freudenberg agreed to work with a leading provider of electrical power distribution and automation for the marine industry to explore battery solutions for its applications. Recently, GM also announced it was using XALT battery systems in an experimental electric drag racer, the eCOPO Chevrolet Camaro concept vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. Some 120 managers representing the entire maritime cluster gathered at a DNV seminar last week. Later on, Norled will install a battery package on board an existing diesel-electric ferry.

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AUGUST 2, 2011

Protean Electric’s through-the-road hybrid van. Protean Electric and Millbrook Proving Ground partnered to produce the Vivaro diesel hybrid. The vehicle is being shown for the first time in North America at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar, 1–4 Aug. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2011

The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), will launch FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) at the 10 th Annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar Wednesday, 18 May in Livonia, Mich.

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MAY 21, 2012

These were based on the feasibility study first begun nine months ago, entitled “Exploration of a New Business Model for Electric Vehicles and the Public Transportation Project of 100,000 Self driving EV Rentals in Five Years in Hangzhou City,” as proposed by Kandi.

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JULY 26, 2023

This is the first time that a research facility specializing in electric vehicle (EV) batteries has been built within Seoul National University. It will consist of seven laboratories and conference rooms for battery development, analysis, measurement, and process.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, made the announcement during the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. V-6 flex-fuel engine. engine side. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

At the Fuel Cell Seminar in Los Angeles, California today, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the ANSI Convener of ISO Working Group 24 (from the Technical Committee on Fueling Stations) gave an overview presentation on the new ISO 19880 technical report for hydrogen fueling stations. Hydrogen and electrical safety. Equipment & components.

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JULY 12, 2010

Süd-Chemie AG, a worldwide leading specialty chemical company based in Munich, Germany, is investing approximately €60 million (US$75 million) in the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) for use in batteries for electric vehicle drives and other applications. Earlier post.).

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JULY 31, 2018

Toyota unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck ( earlier post ) during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. With a gross combined weight capacity of 80,000 lbs.

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APRIL 26, 2013

These would range from highly efficient internal combustion engines and natural gas systems all the way to hybrids and electric vehicles. Over the coming years we will electrify all vehicle classes in this way and help electrically powered motoring to make the breakthrough. Earlier post.). Short-term engine roadmaps. to 2.0l); and the.

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MARCH 26, 2012

According to the MOU, both GM and CATARC will also study how real-world performance, charging and infrastructure for the Volt and other electric vehicles can address the varying needs of Chinese consumers. The demonstration fleet vehicles will be delivered to CATARC during April. This partnership is strategically important to us.

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MARCH 20, 2012

In 2011 fewer than 50,000 battery electric vehicles were sold in in the world, equivalent to a market share of about 0.1%. One main reason preventing a rapid increase of electric vehicles on the roads is that the cost for the electrification technology is not being reduced fast enough. Both predictions are unrealistic.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Nearly half the respondents say the greatest change in materials will be in powertrain systems, noting that advanced propulsion systems—from downsized engines to hybrid and electric vehicle systems and batteries—will drive new material requirements. L/100 km) was negotiated to 54.5 L/100 km).

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AUGUST 5, 2014

introduced several e-mobility sustainability initiatives to commence with the US launch of the battery-electric e-Golf ( earlier post ). VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Plug-ins Solar Sustainability'

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

A new study by the RAC Foundation and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) examines the potential for alternatives to new car ownership models to kick-start the electric vehicle market. One of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle uptake by private individuals is that of cost, particularly high upfront purchase costs.

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JUNE 21, 2012

Rémi Bastien, Renault’s Senior Vice President of Research, Advanced Studies and Materials and 2012 Chairman of EUCAR, set out the association’s recommendations on Horizon 2020 to an audience of MEPs (Members of European Parliament) and stakeholders at a seminar in the European Parliament on 20 June.

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the John Bardeen professor of electrical and computer engineering and physics at the University of Illinois, Urbana , and the creator of the first LEDs. He had invested several years in that research when Holonyak, a pioneer in visible lasers and light-emitting diodes, left his position at General Electric Co.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In a recent article posted on the US Department of Energy (DOE) website, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the lead of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards SAE J2601, noted the importance of releasing the standards now, due to the impending deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by the automotive companies. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Bay Area Air Quality.

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Cischke was speaking at the Center of Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City last week. Other technologies such as six-speed transmissions and electric power assist steering, which yield additional fuel efficiencies, will also be widely applied across Ford’s vehicle lineup over the next several years.

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MAY 5, 2011

For example, half of all Asians live without basic sanitation while 900 million people in the region have no access to electricity. While developing Asia has made significant strides in tackling income poverty, non-income poverty still remains pervasive.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Electroengine, the Swedish company that is working with Saab on the 9-3 ePower battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ), recently unveiled a Volvo C70 converted with a battery-electric powertrain—the True Electric C70— at the Electric Car Seminar, Helsingborg, Sweden. The True Electric C70.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Educational seminars and displays by appropriate manufacturers and vendors are also part of the day’s activities. The students build, maintain and drive the single-seat electric vehicles. The Toyota Green Grand Prix returns to Watkins Glen International race course Friday, 11 April.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

During last year’s natural gas vehicle seminars, we heard from many municipal, commercial and non-profit groups that wanted to convert their lighter-weight vehicles to natural gas. The program will provide an estimated $10 million in grants to help companies and organizations purchase or convert medium to light-weight natural gas vehicles.

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JUNE 25, 2012

The battery-electric NS-999, “under the long hood”. This larger, more powerful unit will require approximately twice the number of batteries as contained in the electric yard switcher. The battery-electric switchers will be charged at wayside charging stations in the yard. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar, UIUC).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

Separately, at the Center of Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, said : I have started the ball rolling at Toyota by asking our associates around the world to develop answers for the next 100 years.

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