Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 17, 2022

The decision is equivalent to banning car companies from selling new cars powered by gasoline or diesel within the EU. This means that from 2035, only pure electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles using hydrogen can be sold in Europe. Among them, the sales of pure electric vehicles were 1.22

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

At the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2014, Mitsubishi presented its four-wheel drive SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ); sales of the Outlander PHEV will start in Russia from September, 2014. The Outlander PHEV is the top-selling plug-in in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. The German federal government is targeting one million electric vehicles in Germany by 2020. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. Not only do they eliminate tailpipe emissions, but they also boast greater energy efficiency compared to their gasoline counterparts. There’s no better time than now to join the electric vehicle revolution.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2016

At its Innovation Day event, PSA Group presented its new electrification strategy. PSA Group is consolidating the development of its models on two global modular platforms—CMP and EMP2—allowing it to offer a wide range of internal combustion, electric and plug-in hybrid gasoline models from 2019.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2015

The European Union appears to be undergoing a transition from the testing of and experimentation with electric vehicles to full-scale EV commercialization, according to a new report from the EU’s Joint Research Center (JRC). According to the team’s analysis, a total of 153,633 electric cars were registered in the EU from 2010 to 2014.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2017

Nicolas Hulot, France’s new minister responsible for environment and energy, presented the country’s new climate plan at a press conference at the Ministry. The plan at this current level of detail does not specify whether or not that is tailpipe emissions or full lifecycle emissions, factoring in upstream for electric vehicles.)

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JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? A short explanation of each fuel is also presented. Methanol can be used in internal combustion engines either directly or as a blend with gasoline. FFVs are designed to run on blends of methanol and gasoline in different ratios.

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MAY 17, 2023

The Japanese government certainly plays a large role here and has been advocating for hydrogen power for years — much, in the same way, China, Europe, and (to a lesser extent) the United States have been pushing all-electric vehicles. Presently, the vast majority of hydrogen is produced using coal or natural gas as feedstocks.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius, according to David Boggs, Ricardo Technical Specialist, Engines, in a presentation at the recent 2011 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER) hosted by the Department of Energy in Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In September, for example, DOE presented a live webinar titled “ Introduction to SAE Hydrogen Fueling Standardization ”. One month later, DOE presented another hydrogen-related webinar, this one on “ Opportunities For Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Power Electronics For Hydrogen And Fuel Cell Applications ”. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

In the first step, renewably generated electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Initial results presented in 2015 showed lifecycle GHG reduction potential, compared to fossil methane, of 43% using photovoltaic electricity; 75% using wind power; and 83% using hydro power. This opens up new procurement paths.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

Speaking on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show, Prof. In his remarks before this year’s Geneva Show, Winterkorn called on industry in Europe to “ show even more courage and even greater innovative strength. The Volkswagen Group invested €11.5 Winterkorn stressed that “ at Volkswagen, technology is never an end in itself.

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MAY 29, 2021

One of the main reasons which limit the mass adaption of electric cars or EVs is its price difference in comparison with its IC engine counterpart. At present, an electric vehicle costs 30% more than an IC engine-powered vehicle with similar specifications. Rays of Hope. The Reduction in Battery cost.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). It will also allow us to promote advanced methanol technology in Europe. Methanol-powered vehicles are one pillar of Geely Auto’s diversified new-energy strategy, which also encompasses ethanol, CNG, gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure-electric, and extended-range solutions.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China. In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2010

Environmental burden of a gasoline-fueled ICEV relative to that of a BEV (100%) assessed by four different methods: abiotic depletion potential (ADP), nonrenewable cumulated energy demand (CED), global warming potential (GWP), and Ecoindicator 99 H/A (EI99 H/A). Tags: Electric (Battery) Emissions Lifecycle analysis Sustainability.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

The electric-drive car has performance similar to a 2.0-liter liter gasoline car and is suited for everyday driving, Mercedes says. The first of around 200 vehicles will be delivered to customers in Europe and the USA at the beginning of next year. (The fuel price is €0.9/100g.) Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Source: Daimler.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

Tata Motors presented the Tata Nano Europa, intended for a future launch in select international markets, at the Geneva Motor Show. The company also displayed the Tata Indica Vista EV, an electric vehicle based on the award-winning new generation Tata Indica Vista, and the Tata Prima, a concept luxury sedan. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2011

and Alan Lloyd (President of the International Council on Clean Transportation and former Secretary of the California EPA)—includes leading national and international experts from government, industry, academia, and the non-profit sector. SCET—co-chaired by Tina Vujovich (formerly of Cummins Engine, Inc.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. It also announced that a new partner—the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)—has joined the effort.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

A new working paper published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes that natural gas can play a significant role in cutting on-road vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, but that over the long term there will need to be a commitment to transition to very low CO 2. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Similarly, with the addition of fuel actions, the OECD Europe glide paths are relaxed from 4.5-5%

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The electric motor transmits power via a belt drive directly to the crankshaft of the combustion engine—an arrangement referred to as “P0 topology.” Belt driven starter generator (48-volt electric drive) from Continental. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

This is based on assumptions that we deem reasonable, however, we also recognize and present scenarios where industry profits would suffer from tightening regulations. is important to note that “regular” hybrids are expected to continue to grow even as plug-ins and full electrics enter the market. Role of alternative fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Micro-hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2009

The Swedish Energy Agency and the Volvo Group, in partnership with international corporations Midroc and OCAS, are investing SEK 200 million (US$26 million) to accelerate Volvo’s introduction of fuel cell APUs (auxiliary power units) into the market. The PEM fuel cell, developed at Volvo, then converts the hydrogen gas into electricity.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2012

to the Annual Press Conference 2012 in Ingolstadt, Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, said that the company believes that five key innovation areas will determine the shape of future mobility: design; lightweight construction; connected vehicles; mobility services; and electric mobility. In his speech.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Harley-Davidson Launches Stand-Alone Electric Bike Brand. Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. A new old brand.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

liter, 3-cylinder based on the Opel Ecotec Compact run on natural gas; a 25 kW electrical machine; and an additional clutch between the two. engine, the team boosted rated torque from 80 N·m in gasoline mode to 160 N·m in natural gas mode; rated power was boosted from 44 kW to 71 kW. Tags: Engines Europe Hybrids Natural Gas.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Separately, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its own report exploring the potential for a “golden age” of gas. This is particularly true in the electric power sector, where, in the US, natural gas sets the cost benchmark against which other clean power sources must compete to remove the marginal ton of CO 2.

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