article thumbnail

Google Unveils Faster, Cheaper Mechanism To Track Worldwide Deforestation Online; Support for Land Use Change Measurement, Verification and Reporting

Green Car Congress

Landsat images via Google Earth. Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, Google introduced an online suite of beta software that leverages cloud computing to track worldwide land-use changes such as deforestation. Google Earth, as analyzed by Carnegie Landsat Analysis System. Sources: USGS. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Google 294
article thumbnail

Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

Green Car Congress

opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. Fisker Inc. Reservations are set at US$250 per vehicle and are fully refundable. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Fisker 269
article thumbnail

California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

Green Car Congress

The evaluation will consider the impacts, processes, market effects and costs of the program, and will help to guide future program efforts. The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc., Electricore Inc.,

article thumbnail

The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

In comparison – a combustion engine car’s brakes convert kinetic energy into wasted heat to slow the vehicle. Lower leasing costs play a huge role in this, with more competition and higher demand helping to drive down the cost of leasing an electric car or van. EVs and the reputation of your business.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Lexus 77
article thumbnail

What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

Mechanical Storage: Flywheels: These devices store kinetic energy in a spinning rotor and convert it back to electricity when needed. Overall, a Home Energy Management System is a valuable tool for promoting energy efficiency, reducing costs, and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.

Energy 52
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Brake regeneration is where kinetic braking energy is converted into electricity when slowing or coasting, and that electricity is then stored in the battery. The system includes AM/FM/CD/HD radio, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto. Sort of an out-of-sight, out-of-mind thing. Capable of local all-electric drives.

Jeep 83