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California Energy Commission selects 11 advanced biofuels projects for $43.6M in awards

Green Car Congress

'The California Energy Commission (CEC) has selected 11 biofuel projects projects—including gasoline substitutes, diesel substitutes and biomethane projects—for $43,633,421 in awards under a grant solicitation released in January for the development of new, or the modification of, existing California-based biofuel production facilities that can sustainably produce low carbon transportation fuels.

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Nissan Leaf Vs BMW i3 Vs Volkswagen e-Golf: German Magazine Compares

Green Car Reports

'The BMW i3''s styling has been divisive since its launch earlier this year but one thing that most agree on is its abilities--it''s among the best electric cars yet. When Volkswagen launches its e-Golf though, BMW will face tough competition--and worldwide, the Nissan Leaf is still a best-selling electric car. German magazine Auto Bild has now.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

Green Car Congress

'According to a report from Frost and Sullivan (Kumar, 2013), fleet managers adopted more than half of EVs sold globally up to 2013. A new study of factors influencing fleet managers’ adoption of electric vehicles has found that testing new technologies was the strongest driver of initial EV adoption, followed by lowering environmental impacts; government grants; and improving the organization’s public image.

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Fiat 500e Vs Chevy Spark EV: How Electric-Car Torque Figures Can Be Deceptive

Green Car Reports

'The 2014 Fiat 500e has far lower power and torque numbers than the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV; yet at city speeds, of below 40 mph or so, the 500E feels (and is) quicker. Given their nearly identical curb weights, the numbers would suggest the Spark being far quicker. The Chevrolet Spark EV is rated at 141 horsepower and—as Chevy has been.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Kyoto team develops new cathode material for high-energy-density rechargeable magnesium batteries

Green Car Congress

'Charge–discharge profiles of ion-exchanged MgFeSiO 4. Three-electrode cells using Mg metal counter electrode and silver reference electrode were used. Electrolyte was 0.5 M magnesium (trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (Mg(TFSI) 2 ) in acetonitrile (solvent). Measurement temperature was 55°C. Current density was 6.62 mA·g ?1 (MgFeSiO 4 ). Orikasa et al.

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Quiet-Car Rules Must Be Delayed, Automakers Say: NHTSA Not Ready

Green Car Reports

'The concern that very quiet hybrid and electric cars may pose a danger to unaware pedestrians has been around for a decade or more now. Back in 2010, Congress required the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to develop rules for adding alert noises to cars running on silent electric power. The law was adopted at the urging of the.

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Electric-Car Torque Confusion, Quiet-Car Rules, 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

'Today on Green Car Reports: Automakers call for a delay in the implementation of quiet-car rules, how electric-car torque figures can be deceptive, and details on the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A comparison of the Fiat 500e and Chevrolet Spark EV shows how electric-car torque figures.

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BASF opens new automotive coatings plant in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

'BASF Shanghai Coatings Co., Ltd. opened its new automotive coatings plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in Shanghai, China. The €50-million (US$67-million) expansion of its automotive coatings production capacity is equipped with advanced ventilation and off-gas treatment. In addition, it is specially designed to have a closed handling of ingredients.

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2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Will Be Third Plug-In For German Brand

Green Car Reports

'Over the past few years, it''s become clear that the German prestige makers are determined to offer plug-in electric vehicles across their various ranges. Some makers are more aggressive (BMW), some less so (Mercedes-Benz)--but by the end of next year, there will be a dozen or more vehicles with plugs from the combined forces of Audi, BMW.

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ÂŁ1B Advanced Propulsion Centre selects Univ. of Warwick as Hub

Green Car Congress

'The UK’s 10-year, £1-billion (US$1.7-billion) Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) ( earlier post ) has selected the University of Warwick as the site for its Hub location, supporting the industry and government commitment to the development of low carbon propulsion systems. The central Hub together with a national Spoke structure is intended to provide the UK automotive industry with resources and facilities to develop advanced propulsion systems and supply chains.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Making a trip by electric car this summer? Flexibility is your key to success

Green Cars News

'It’s that time of year when many of us will turn our attention to going on weekend breaks away, a week-long holiday with the kids, or perhaps just a nice evening drive. With the weather fine, the evenings long and workload traditionally low, there’s never a better time for it. If you’re planning a[.].

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Ethanol producer to integrate renewable diesel production from corn distiller oil

Green Car Congress

'Ethanol producer East Kansas Agri-Energy LLC (EKAE) intends to integrate renewable diesel production at its ethanol plant in Garnett, Kansas. Renewable diesel will be made from the corn distillers oil (CDO) already produced at the plant along with other feedstocks purchased on the market. WB Services is the technology provider for the catalytic renewable diesel process.

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Japan prepares subsidies for first fuel cell cars

Green Cars News

'Japan is to boost its subsidies for green vehicles – including fuel cell models – in a bid to advance the market. The subsidies could be the largest yet seen by any government, as the country prepares to support its native carmakers as they begin production of some of the world’s first fuel cell c[.].

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Lesaffre acquires Butalco for yeast for second-generation biofuels

Green Car Congress

'France-based yeast company Lesaffre has acquired Butalco, a start-up founded in 2007 by Professor Eckhard Boles and Gunter Festerl as a spin-off of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main. Butalco is a research company focused on the development of yeast strains for second-generation biofuels and bio-based chemicals. ( Earlier post.). Lesaffre recently launched a new business unit— Leaf Technologies (Lesaffre Fermentation Technologies)—dedicated to the development and sales of value-ad

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Tesla opens second UK store

Green Cars News

'Tesla has opened its second store in the UK, as the carmaker expands its presence in the country to support sales of the newly launched Model S electric car. The new store located in West London includes a design studio, seven-bay service area and a purpose-built two-bay delivery centre. Opening o[.].

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