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Berkeley Lab team demonstrates high-rate, high-energy, long-life Li/S battery in the lab; looking for industry partners

Green Car Congress

'Long-term cycling test results of the Li/S cell with CTAB-modified S?GO composite cathodes. This result represents the longest cycle life (exceeding 1,500 cycles) with an extremely low decay rate (0.039% per cycle) demonstrated so far for a Li/S cell. Credit: ACS, Song et al. Click to enlarge. Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have demonstrated in the laboratory a lithium-sulfur (Li/S) battery that has more than twice the specific energy of lithi

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South Bay Parents Welcome Mexican Drug Cartel Funding For Local Schools’ DARE Program

Creative Greenius

'We have to get the money from somewhere,” say parents. “And there were no strings attached. Since we’re using the money for drug prevention we don’t think this is hypocritical at all. We still tell our kids that drugs are bad and to stay off them. You tell us – if we don’t take the money from them where else are we going to get it?

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Chevy Volt Owners Drive More Electric Miles Than Nissan Leaf Drivers: Why?

Green Car Reports

'Is it a case of picking the right electric car for the right job? Or could a lack of "range anxiety" really lead drivers to cover more miles? It''s a kind of chicken-or-egg question, but it came to mind when our author Matthew Klippenstein sent us some data. On average, owners of the Nissan Leaf battery-electric car cover 629 miles a month, while.

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Electric Quad Project.

DIY Electric Car

'Hello everyone. This is not only my first time taking on an EV project, but also my first time writing a blog. Ok enough of that stuff. Oh by the way PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE feel free to share you experiences, and suggestions, concerning my project. Here''s the project and the plan. I have an 2004 Suzuki quadrunner (Z250 is anyone cares) It''s a rolling chassis only.

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

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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

Green Car Congress

'Introducing the twin up! Click to enlarge. Volkswagen presented the twin up! concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. Equipped with a plug-in hybrid system from the super-efficient XL1 ( earlier post ), the four-seater based on the up! city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1 liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km.

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Electric van (unofficially) sets new record for distance travelled in one day

Green Cars News

'Battery-swapping station operator Greenway has unofficially set a new world record for the most distance travelled in an electric van in a 24 hour period, covering an amazing 2,048.2 kilometres (1,272 miles). The Slovakian start-up, which runs a series of battery-swapping station for electric ve[.].

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Tesla Motors takes the initiative to extinguish Model S fire worries

National Green Transportation

'Tesla Motors announced on Tuesday measures meant to address concerns over fire risk in the Tesla Model S, reiterating the overall safety of that company's electric luxury car. Since October 1, 2013, three Tesla Model S&#39.

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ABI forecasts global V2V penetration in new cars to reach 69% in 2027

Green Car Congress

'ABI Research projects that global V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle communication) penetration in new cars will increase from 10.9% in 2018 to 69% in 2027. Huge interest in autonomous driving across the automotive ecosystem firmly positions V2X technology and applications as a key component of driverless car systems. However, some OEMs are claiming some forms of (semi)-autonomous driving can be achieved by just using in-vehicle ADAS-sensors.

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Nissan LEAF to electrify Bhutan

Green Cars News

'The tiny land-locked Kingdom of Bhutan in South Asia is the latest to go electric, as the country’s government announced that it is planning to replace government vehicles with battery-powered models. According to the Financial Times, the country’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay has been in talks[.].

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2014 BMW i3 Electric Car Drivers Can Opt For Solar Charging Service

Green Car Reports

'BMW''s first full-scale production electric car isn''t a vehicle done by half measures. It''s uniquely styled, features high-tech carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction and the minimalist interior is awash with sustainable materials. BMW thinks its customers might want to continue that sustainability through to the car''s charging, so has teamed.

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

Brief

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Tesla Motors takes the initiative to extinguish Model S fire worries

National Green Transportation

'Tesla Motors announced on Tuesday measures meant to address concerns over fire risk in the Tesla Model S, reiterating the overall safety of that company's electric luxury car. Since October 1, 2013, three Tesla Model S&#39.

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New 4-cylinder 2.3L EcoBoost on Lincoln MKC small SUV; future EcoBoost prospects

Green Car Congress

'Lincoln MKC is the first to get the new 2.3L EcoBoost. Click to enlarge. The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter EcoBoost gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) four-cylinder unit. Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines.

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Well everyone here is the starting point.

DIY Electric Car

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Many Consumers Still Unaware Of Electric Car Incentives

Green Car Reports

'Many regular readers will be aware of all the federal and local financial incentives and other benefits associated with running a plug-in car. You''re in a tiny minority though, according to a new survey--which suggests 95 percent of the population is completely unaware of electric vehicle incentives and even simple running cost figures. Two.

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

Oil

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Self-healing batteries could pave the way for better electric cars

Green Cars News

'Scientists have developed a battery that heals itself, paving the way for more durable lithium ion battery packs for electric car, phones and other devices. At the moment, batteries gradually lose their capacity to store electric charge. But researchers at Stanford University have developed a new [.].

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Toyota to develop hybrid vehicles with two Chinese partners

Green Car Congress

'The Nikkei reports that Toyota plans to develop hybrid vehicles with two Chinese automakers; Toyota made the announcement at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Toyota will collaborate with the R&D divisions of its passenger-car joint ventures with China FAW Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group to seek to make hybrids that can handle various road conditions and suit the preferred riding comfort of local consumers.

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GM and Detroit Renewable Energy partner on project to convert municipal solid waste to process heat for assembly plant

Green Car Congress

'General Motors and Detroit Renewable Energy are partnering on a renewable energy project to turn solid municipal waste from Metro Detroit into process steam that will be used to heat and cool portions of GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. Click to enlarge. The steam will travel 8,300 feet through a pipe originating at Detroit Renewable Power and ending at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant.

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

Green Car Congress

'Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e., systems with limited electric drive) architectures at 140-300V are entering strong growth phases, while the future of intermediate systems—those falling between the high-voltage full hybrids and the low-voltage stop-start systems—is less clear, according to “Assessing the Future of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: The 2014 xEV Industry Insider Report” by Dr.

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Chevron Confirms first oil production from deepwater Papa-Terra offshore Brazil

Green Car Congress

'Chevron’s Brazilian subsidiary and Petrobras have started crude oil production from Papa-Terra’s floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) offshore Brazil. Papa-Terra has installed capacity to produce 140,000 barrels of heavy crude per day; the project is estimated to recover 380 million barrels of oil. Chevron holds a 37.5% interest in the Papa-Terra field, while Petrobras, the project operator, has the remaining 62.5%.

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Shanghai-Volkswagen produces 10 millionth vehicle in China

Green Car Congress

'Volkswagen marked the production of the 10 millionth vehicle by Shanghai-Volkswagen, a joint venture of Volkswagen and SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. Volkswagen produced its first vehicle in Shanghai, a Volkswagen Santana, in April 1983. With more than 4.2 million units produced, the Santana is a prominent feature on the roads of China to this day. Shanghai-Volkswagen established its own development department in 1990 and commissioned a test facility in 1997 and its own design centre in 2003.

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Daimler takes 12% stake in Chinese parter BAIC Motor; first non-Chinese automotive company to acquire an interest in a Chinese OEM

Green Car Congress

'Daimler AG is taking a major step forward in its China strategy with the closing of the company’s 12% investment in long-standing partner BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), one of the top automotive companies in China. This marks the first investment by a non-Chinese automotive company in a Chinese OEM. The official closing of the transaction followed a short time after the signing of the investment agreement between the two companies in Stuttgart earli

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Honda develops VTEC Turbo direct injection gasoline engine family, including 1.0L 3-cylinder unit

Green Car Congress

'1.0 L 3-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has newly developed the VTEC Turbo, a direct injection gasoline turbo engine family most suitable for small-to-medium-sized vehicles. The VTEC TURBO is a new addition to Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology suite. Featuring the application of Honda’s VTEC variable valve control technology along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction

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EPA offering $2M in funding to reduce pollution from older diesel engines

Green Car Congress

'The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment owners replace or retrofit older diesel construction engines. Rebates will be offered as part of the Diesel Emission Reduction Act, also known as DERA. This is the second rebate program offered since Congress reauthorized DERA in 2010 to allow rebates in addition to grants and revolving loans.

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California Energy Commission soliciting ideas for natural gas research, development and demonstration projects

Green Car Congress

'The California Energy Commission (CEC) is currently developing budget plans for natural gas research, development and demonstration (RD&D) activities for fiscal year 2014-15 and estimates that a total of $24 million will be available for natural gas RD&D. As part of this process, the Commission is seeking ideas for natural gas research initiatives in the following areas: energy efficiency; renewable energy; natural gas infrastructure; natural gas related environmental research; and natural gas

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

Green Car Congress

'In a follow-up study to his earlier analysis of trends of light-duty vehicle registration and distance driven in the US ( earlier post ), Dr. Michael Sivak of The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) finds that fuel consumption rates—per person, per driver, and per household—are declining, as are ownership and driving.

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Toshiba and ORIX to form JV for geothermal power generation

Green Car Congress

'Toshiba Corporation and ORIX Corporation, a leading integrated financial. services group, will jointly establish a geothermal power generation company and will proceed with a geothermal power generation business in Nakao, Okuhida Onsen, Gifu Prefecture, Japan through this new company. The new company, Nakao Geothermal Power Generation Corporation will be owned 55% and 45% by Toshiba and ORIX, respectively.

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BMW i and Good Energy partner on green electricity supply in UK

Green Car Congress

'BMW i has formed a partnership with Good Energy Ltd in the UK. This partnership includes the provision of 100per cent green electricity to households of BMW customers throughout the UK (with the exception of Northern Ireland).This will allow BMW i3 and BMW i8 owners to charge their vehicle using renewably sourced electricity while at home. Good Energy sources all its electricity from certified renewables across Britain; the company has some of the strictest purchasing policies in the energy ind

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for Vehicle Technologies Incubator

Green Car Congress

'The US Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice advising potential applicants that the Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy intends to issue, on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office, a Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000988) entitled Vehicle Technologies Incubator. No applications are being accepted through the advance notice.

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US DOT and Solidia in CRADA on Solidia reduced CO2 Concrete and Cement for highway infrastructure

Green Car Congress

'Solidia Technologies and the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are engaged in a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to investigate and develop a durable, sustainable and cost-effective highway construction material for potential use in transportation infrastructure applications. Solidia Technologies has invented and patented new technologies for the production of cement and concrete that, combined, reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions

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BMW announces partners and services for 360° Electric portfolio for BMW i drivers

Green Car Congress

'BMW of North America has announced the partnerships and programs comprising its 360° Electric portfolio. Available in early 2014, 360° Electric is a portfolio of consumer-oriented offerings designed to overcome commonly perceived barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle. 360° Electric encompasses products for home and public charging, assistance services, and flexible mobility.

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

'A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. The study was conducted in September 2013 among 2,041 US adults, among whom 1,629 identified themselves as regular drivers, driving their own personal vehicle at least once a once week or more often.

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DOE authorizes additional volume at proposed Freeport LNG facility for export

Green Car Congress

'The US Department of Energy (DOE) conditionally authorized Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P. and FLNG Liquefaction, LLC (Freeport) to export additional volumes of domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States from the Freeport LNG Terminal in Quintana Island, Texas. Freeport previously received approval to export 1.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas a day (Bcf/d) of LNG from this facility to non-FTA countries on 1

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Ports of Singapore, Antwerp and Zeebrugge to harmonize LNG bunkering standards

Green Car Congress

'The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Antwerp Port Authority and Port of Zeebrugge signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on co-operating to harmonize the procedures related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in order to facilitate the acceptance of LNG as a fuel for shipping. ( Earlier post.). The MOU also covers the exchange of information on matters related to LNG as a shipping fuel, such as LNG infrastructure, communication to stakeholders, accreditation of bunkering

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Toyota unveils Driver Awareness Research Vehicle

Green Car Congress

'DAR-V’s personalized information display on the side window. Click to enlarge. Toyota used the Los Angeles Auto Show as the forum at which to unveil a Driver Awareness Research Vehicle (DAR-V). The DAR-V was developed in partnership with Microsoft Research to help reduce driver distractions before the key is even in the ignition. Utilizing Microsoft technologies such as Kinect, the interactive systems integrated into the design of the vehicle display important, highly personalized information o

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