Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2010

American Superconductor Corporation ( AMSC ), a global power technologies company, announced in conjunction with Global Wind Day 2010 on 15 June that it has achieved a significant milestone by supporting the production of more than 15,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power worldwide with its proprietary power electronic solutions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2010

Audi is the first GKN Driveline customer to adopt the GKN Driveline’s new Direct Torque Flow (DTF) technology for propeller shafts. DTF solutions can be used to connect a propeller shaft to both a vehicle’s transmission and its rear final-drive unit. Tags: Brief. The new Audi A8 is also fitted with GKN Driveline’s sideshafts.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. All the technologies that are developed based on the Building Block Strategy will fall under the SKYACTIV umbrella. mpg US, 3.3

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

IBM released the findings of a new global study which shows that trucks will become more fuel efficient, environmentally sound and safer due to the adoption of new technologies throughout the vehicle. A few key findings: Technology. Globalization. Sustainability.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 8, 2016

Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2010

They showcased their ability to react quickly to unforeseen obstacles and changes in driving conditions, as well as their great maneuverability and agility empowered by dynamic stabilization technology. GM engineers also demonstrated how EN-V can help users stay connected to their “social networks” while on the go.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The convergence of a wide range of new technologies is leading to an unprecedented shift in what GM calls “the genetic makeup” of motor vehicles. Electrification, connectivity and creative design are key components of the technology solutions. Specific globally consistent codes and standards should be developed.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

ScanWind is a developer of advanced drive train and control wind turbine technologies aimed at offshore deployment. In a traditional turbine design, a rotor and a gearbox connect to a generator capable of handling high loads. The ScanWind turbine technology will join GE’s family of wind turbines that includes the GE 1.5-megawatt

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Core engine technologies.

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Cars That Think

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Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences. Its costs have been projected as high as US $23 trillion in reduced annual global economic output , according to Swiss Re, a reinsurance company. IoT food container tags can reduce food and water waste.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2010

The National Tire Research Center will incorporate advanced rolling resistance machinery, enabling tire and automotive manufacturers to accelerate the development of tire technology, reproduce real-world emergency events, and improve vehicle highway safety. —Karl Stracke, GM vice president of Global Vehicle Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Chevrolet’s energy investments to be implemented in the next three to five years may include projects such as: Providing energy efficient technology such as smart energy sensors and solar panels to schools and other community-based facilities in need of upgrades to decrease carbon dioxide emissions and reduce heating bills.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2010

GE has partnered with ServiceMagic, a leading website connecting consumers with service professionals, to provide a network of certified electricians for reliable installation of the residential WattStation in consumers’ homes. GE WattStation will be commercially available globally in 2011. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

GE and Nissan have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore new technologies that are needed to build a reliable, dynamic smart-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. —Mark Little, senior vice president and director, GE Global Research. —Matt Nielsen.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This resulted in significant demand placed on supply channels just as energy demand peaked , all while global economies were still bouncing back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2009

The roll-out of wireless technologies such as LTE is a necessary prerequisite for myCOMAND connectivity, Daimler noted. Up to the trial, myCOMAND functions had been run on wired or lower-bandwidth wireless connections such as UMTS. Tags: Brief. myCOMAND lays the foundation for optimal use of the Internet in the car.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The plant will feature technology advancements to maximize facility energy efficiency and emission reductions. It will be connected to Air Products’ extensive Rotterdam hydrogen pipeline network system and is expected to be on-stream in the second half of 2011. Tags: Brief. Both projects are to come on-stream in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Following the transaction closing, ExxonMobil intends to establish a new upstream organization to manage global development and production of unconventional resources, enabling the rapid development and deployment of technologies and operating practices to increase production and maximize resource value. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Detroit-Hamtramck will be the final assembly location for the Volt, using tooling from Grand Blanc, lithium-ion batteries from GM’s Brownstown Township battery pack manufacturing facility, camshafts and connecting rods from Bay City, and stampings and the Volt’s 1.4L —Jon Lauckner, GM vice president of global product planning.

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APRIL 3, 2009

The SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) International Biofuels Project, has published the full proceedings of its Rapid Assessment workshop on the environmental effects of biofuel technologies, 22-25 September 2008. SCOPE is part of the International Council for Science. agro-economic market models).

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MAY 24, 2010

The investment includes a grant received from the Department of Energy to help create green technology jobs in the US. Ford is adding more than 50 engineers to work on electrification as it brings these technologies in-house. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Systems.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

Carbon Energy owns or has exclusive rights to all the intellectual property rights to CSIRO’s UCG technology and will continue to work closely with CSIRO whose working relationship with Carbon Energy is not connected, formally or otherwise, with the status of its shareholding in the company. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

At the show in Beijing, Ford is also showcasing the next-generation Ford Focus, debuting the Ford Edge for the China market with MyFord and SYNC technologies, and announcing that Mondeo in China will get a 2.0L The Ford Start Concept is a bespoke concept car from Ford Motor Company making its global debut in China.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

for lithium-ion batteries used in the CODA EV, established a global joint venture with Lishen to design, manufacture and sell transportation and utility power storage battery systems. There is no direct connection between YTP and Lishen, according to CODA; the new funding will be applied only to the CODA-Lishen partnership.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2010

The STG System reduces the fuel cost of vessels by 10%, effectively recovers exhaust gas energy and ultimately contributes to efforts to prevent global warming, according to MHI. This system uses exhaust gas from main engine to drive an Exhaust Gas Power Turbine, which is connected to steam turbine with the SSS Clutch. a hybrid boost.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

The authors note that technological developments in green automotive propulsion technologies can/should have spin-offs to maritime, air, heavy-duty vehicles, urban and light rail transport modes. The strategy aims to provide a technology-neutral policy framework. Electric vehicle technology. billion vehicles by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Protean Electric is moving aggressively from technology development and demonstration to volume production. Each motor is directly connected to the SECU via a dedicated CAN bus. From 1994 to 2002, he led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV) that launched the GM EV-1.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

The cells will incorporate LG Chem’s proprietary chemistry and its safety-reinforced-separator technology that provides high safety performance. These include the Transit Connect Electric, a small commercial van in 2010; Focus Electric in 2011; two new lithium-ion battery-powered hybrids; and a plug-in hybrid in 2012.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Axion technology platform. Axion Power has developed several technological improvements to traditional lead-acid batteries, and owns numerous patents covering them. Tags: Brief. Axion Power International, Inc., per share for total gross proceeds of $26,081,490. Source: Axion. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

UK-based Aeristech Ltd, recently secured £500,000 (US$760,000) with help from Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), to further the development of its Hybrid Turbocharger Technology (HTT), a electromechanical turbocharging system designed to provide superior transient response—i.e., The separate components are connected electrically.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

Dantherm Power develops backup power systems, utilizing Ballard’s hydrogen fuel cell technology, for telecom equipment suppliers including Motorola and Ericsson. Ballard will also provide knowledge and intellectual property related to core fuel cell technology. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

As we prepare for the commercial launch of grid-connected vehicles, the direct investment and joint venture with Shenzhen Goch Investment allows us to strengthen and expand our US operations by internationally extending the reach of our technology leadership. Tags: Batteries China Electric (Battery) Infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2009

The buoyancy block is connected to the piston shaft which in-turn moves the piston assembly through the piston cylinder. Ocean Energy: Global Technology Development Status (IEA, March 2009). Tags: Brief. Loading the Seadog pump for trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Source: INRI. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2009

The biggest issue with batteries now is not necessarily the technology, it’s the volume. For the mid-term (2011-2020), Ford will increase its use of hybrid technology, and introduce plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) on the market. share globally. Mike Tinskey. Third-party (i.e., Click to enlarge.

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