Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced new collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corporation with the goal of delivering further enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2013

Featuring the new Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, the Accord Hybrid offers fuel economy of 30.0 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 The plug-in hybrid in the US has a fuel economy rating of 115 mpg US (48.9

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

Members of the Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum (HTUF) Parcel Delivery Working Group have received hydraulic series hybrid package delivery evaluation vehicles from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), Morgan Olson and Parker Hannifin. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Fleet Vehicles Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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Charging Alternative Fuels Fleet Clean 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Eaton Corporation and the City of Ann Arbor announced the first deployment in Michigan of recycling trucks that utilize Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system. This fluid is stored in an on-board accumulator until the driver next accelerates the vehicle, which reduces fuel consumption and wear on the engine.

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Fort Worth Eaton Peterbilt Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2013

Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation has developed a new 2500-bar diesel common rail (DCR) fuel injection system; DENSO says this is the currently the world’s highest injection pressure for a diesel common rail fuel injection systems comprising injector, fuel pump and common rail. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel 2002 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. This process results in increased fuel economy. The HLA system. Click to enlarge. Performance Mode.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. The system can improve fuel economy by up to 40% over conventional powertrains in harsh terrain, according to Oshkosh.

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Light Diesel Concept Hybrid 246

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The system will enable the new advanced bus platform to achieve 45-70% increased fuel economy over average diesel powertrains and more than double the fuel economy improvement of hybrid-electrics, contributing to an overall lower cost of ownership for transit authorities and reduced emissions. Altair Engineering, Inc.,

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Hybrid Fuel Economy MPH Maintenance 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The transition, Szybist noted, would have to occur rapidly, and potentially include all OEMs, perhaps through the designation of the high-octane blend as the LEV III fuel. Would all tests be required on all fuels? What benefit would there be for certifying a new fuel? What would be the regulatory effects of mis-fueling?

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Fuel Engine Parts Store 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions.

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Hybrid Emissions West Virginia Colorado 275

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

—Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at the Volvo Car Corporation. The electrical architecture will enable all future multimedia and connectivity solutions, and forms the backbone of the Volvo Car Corporation’s drive to reinforce its leading position in active safety. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Concept Engine Future 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2015

To provide more convenient services in the digital era, Shanghai GM launched the Buick Aftersales Flagship Store on Tmall.com and the MyChevy online 4S store. In its fourth year, the GM China Consumer Fuel-Saving Challenge showcased the fuel economy of products from the Buick, Chevrolet and Baojun brands.

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General Motors 2014 China Sale 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The four main areas of focus for reducing the lifecycle cost of the new bus were purchase price; fuel economy; scheduled maintenance; and unscheduled maintenance.

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Fuel Economy Economy Hybrid MPG 294

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, has made an initial 20 unit commercial commitment for a series hydraulic drive system from Parker Hannifin. A hydraulic hybrid drivetrain uses hydraulic accumulators to store energy. The FCCC hydraulic hybrid chassis. Source: FCCC.

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Hybrid Commercial North America Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later in October, including two concept cars: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. The PX MiEV. Click to enlarge. MMC Plug-in Hybrid. MMC Plug-in Hybrid. 100km) on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Regenerative mode.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Concept Plug-in 199

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MAY 29, 2009

The system captures energy from braking, converts the energy to electricity, stores the electricity in lithium-ion batteries, and uses it to power the electric motor, which assists the MP7 diesel engine with propulsion of the truck. Kenworth’s goal for the T370 hybrid tractor is to improve fuel economy by up to 25% in local haul applications.

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New York City New York Hybrid Kenworth 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Panasonic Corporation has developed a NiMH-based 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop systems in vehicles. This system allows the energy generated during braking to be stored in the batteries and use the stored energy to power the vehicle’s electrical components, thus ensuring power availability even when the engine is not being used.

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NiMH Fuel Economy Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride 225

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JULY 2, 2015

Save Battery: This mode allows the energy stored in the high-voltage battery to be deliberately kept at a constant level or increased again up to 50% (when its charge drops below that mark) by efficiently raising the engine’s load points and using energy recuperation. Accelerator kickdown brings the combustion engine into play.

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

The current approach of the fuel tax is simple, fair, and the collection and payment infrastructure is in place. Drivers of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and trucks pay a fuel tax when filling up a a gas station/convenience store and then the gas station owners send payment to the tax authorities in their state.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

The PHEV drivetrain offers high performance (335 bhp/250 kW) combined with excellent fuel economy. Using the energy stored within a fully charged lithium-ion battery pack alone, the Concept GC-PHEV can supply the equivalent of a days worth of electrical power consumption to the average household. Future Safety Technologies.

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North America Mitsubishi PHEV Concept 150

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APRIL 22, 2016

That is, PHEVLERs can store electricity whenever sun and wind-generated electricity is plentiful, and then can send stored power back into the smart grid at times when more electric power is needed. 28 ] Fuel Economy | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. [ 32 ] Watson, Sterling and Andrew A.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The new Fisher buses will provide more than triple the equivalent fuel economy in all-electric mode and reduce CO2 emissions due to the extensive use of lightweight materials and the large capacity battery system. Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation, Indiana: $2,180,000.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. liter V6 gasoline engine vehicles, and the best fuel economy of any SUV on the Japanese market at 18.6km/L (43.8 The Takeri diesel concept. Click to enlarge. mpg US, 5.4

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

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JUNE 1, 2012

The system recovers energy normally lost during braking and stores the energy in a 340 VDC Li-ion battery pack. When electric torque is blended with engine torque, the stored energy is used to improve fuel economy and vehicle performance and is suited for stop-and-go applications. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Commercial Hybrid Fuel 261

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Myth #2: Hydrogen gas is dangerous to store and use. One of the most common arguments heard when discussing the use of hydrogen is that, as a flammable gas, it is easily ignited and therefore far too dangerous to be stored either in refueling stations or within a pressure tank.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 2:36 To hell with gas, drive this Meeting fuel efficiency standards Besides the obvious public relations value - and there will be a ton of that - electric cars like the Circuit could help Chrysler meet stricter fuel economy standards. More Malls shed stores Vacancy rates accelerate as retailers confront spending slump.

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Ford Ranger EV Drivers Page :great info on a great EV Megawatt Motorworks : An electric vehicle information center with links to hundreds of electricvehicle websites, an online store for educational material, and more. Discover the potential! DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know.

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Conversion Midget Motors Taylor-Dunn DC 28

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The project researches key innovative technologies that will improve fuel economy and reduce exhaust gas and noise emissions by having a distributed propulsion system architecture. The two-seat E-Fan has undergone a very intensive development phase of only eight months.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

The compressed air technology is basically just a way of storing electrical energy without the need for costly, heavy, and occasionally toxic batteries. 18% Alternative fuel hybrid. 37% Higher fuel economy. They join Canadian companies Veridian Corporation and Feel Good Cars as Plug-In Partners.

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New York City New York Alternative Fuels Plug-in 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

DaimlerChrysler has presented plug-in hybrids in commercial vans that have enough room to store the batteries, but the technology is not quite ripe for cars."Plug-in That has to be looked at." ( Reuters ) 3/28/07 "Batteries are not yet an economic or efficient way of storing power.we Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in GMs FastLane blog ).

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