Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2017

In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. Audi has detected anomalies in the NO x emissions in certain driving conditions of approximately 24,000 cars of the A7 and A8 model series with TDI diesel engines certified to EU5.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2019

Anellotech’s core technology, Thermal Catalytic Biomass Conversion (Bio-TCat) was developed to produce chemicals and fuels from renewable, non-food biomass. Anellotech ’s Bio-TCat technology has achieved commercially-targeted yields in its TCat-8 pilot unit in Silsbee, Texas during six months of continuous process operations.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

In 2016, the India government approved the use of up to 100% biodiesel to blend or replace diesel fuel, but biodiesel producers are currently limited to sales directly to bulk customers including trucking and bus companies and to Oil Marketing Companies.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The company also recently announced the executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approving XL-outfitted PHEV Ford F-150 pickup trucks for sale in state, an industry first. The company begins production on the XLH hybrid electric system for model year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in March.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius. Electric cars have to be slow with limited speeds, don’t they?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2012

Performance in the study is measured by such metrics as: (1) required selling price of the fuel; (2) crude oil price when the process will become economically viable; (3) the Well-to-Wheels (WTW) life cycle GHG emissions profile of the diesel fuel; and (4) the water usage associated with the facility. Earlier post.). —White and Gray.

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EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

Not to mention OEMs continuing to prioritize their available EV production for Europe due to the EU emissions mandate and higher demand. Despite big plans and promises by many automakers, today 27 of 37 major automakers do not offer a single BEV for sale in the US. Total-US-Greenhouse-Gas Emissions-By-Economic-Sector-2018.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Funding for the program comes from the sale of 300 million emission allowances from the New Entrants Reserve (NER) (hence the name) set up for the third phase of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The project will include biomass pre-treatment, a gasification island and gas-to-liquid conversion. billion (US$1.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2010

The report defines a biorefinery as a facility that integrates biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, chemicals, feed, materials and energy from biomass: biological materials from living or recently living organisms.

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EV Match

JUNE 2, 2021

I believe we have the support that is needed to research and develop best practices for reducing carbon emission. There are used electric vehicles for sale starting at $5,000, he said. We do a lot of work around ensuring that communities … are included in the conversation before infrastructure is deployed.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

It would also create fresh opportunities for new fuels to compete in the marketplace, save consumers money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and boost energy security. Regulate fuels according to their life-cycle GHG emissions. An LCFS is a hybrid of a regulatory and market policy instrument.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

A number of startups showed off their porposals to retrofit the existing fleets of petroleum-fueled vehicles, giving some hope to Andy Grove’s ambitoious desire to create millions of plug-in conversions before the automakers deliver. But neither car, GM execs made clear, will appear for sale on a showroom floor for more that two years.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. The water contained in hydrous ethanol blends also reduces NO x emissions. Already the world’s biggest producer and exporter of sugar, farmers reaped the benefits of this new demand. C in the anhydrous state.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Chevrolet S-10 :Brian has a new and very nice conversion. Chevrolet S-10 :Jim Coates very clean conversion Chevrolet S-10 :Mark Brueggemanns neat project, and more. Comutacar : Scott HullsC-cars and upgrades DaihatsuFellow Van : Interesting Japanese conversion. FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs. Three more points: Both reports match up well with previous studies.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 27, 2009

In addition, some new investors have joined the shareholder group as part of the capital increase, which is worth some $47 million in total capital introduced and conversion of interim financing to equity. NK City is literally ready for sale and we look forward to delivering the first of our customers’ new cars this side of 2010.”.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. is already selling an all-electric, zero-emission Roadster.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. link] This guy has a very nice looking conversion, he managed to do it for about 25k. Its a Lotus.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) My vision has always been for Oregonians to be able to drive from Astoria to Ontario and from Portland to Ashland emission free,&# Mr. Kulongoski said.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Department of Energys (DoE) Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant, which would enable Chrysler to establish a nationwide demonstration fleet of zero-emission electric minivans that could be used by the U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery. Postal Service for mail delivery. "We Postal Service.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Near the end of our conversation, I ask Wang about the company name. They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. Equip those cars with electric motors, and fuel costs drop to $400 a year and emissions are reduced to about 1.5

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