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Anti-Environment El Segundo Newspaper @LATimes Spins Climate Destruction Story To Ignore Impact On Front Line Communities & Youth #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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APRIL 23, 2019
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Ford makes $500M minority investment in Rivian; next-gen Ford EV on Rivian skateboard
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Ford Motor Company has made a $500-million minority equity investment in electric vehicle maker Rivian ( earlier post ).
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Ford invests $500M in Rivian to tackle Tesla, future electric vehicles
Green Car Reports
APRIL 24, 2019
Electric vehicle company Rivian announced on Wednesday that Ford has invested $500 million in it, in return for Rivian's help developing a new electric Ford model. Rivian recently took $700 million in investment from Amazon and others. Rivian reportedly held talks with General Motors earlier in the year. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told Bloomberg at. F-150 Rivian
@LATimes Passes On Covering Earth Day. Publisher Says, “We Can’t Monetize The Climate Crisis So I Urge Readers Not To Worry About It And Just Attend The LA Times Food Bowl & Buy Tickets To My E-Sports Venture.”
Creative Greenius
APRIL 22, 2019
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Comprehensive @Sammy_Roth Piece In Today’s @LATimes On Obscene @SCE Money Grab For Guaranteed 17% Profit Leaves Out Obvious & Best Solution For Public #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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APRIL 21, 2019
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Hey @LATimes – Don’t You Know Blatant Racism When You Report It? #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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APRIL 21, 2019
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@LATimes Editorial Staff Overcome by Jet Fuel Fumes From LAX & VOCs From Chevron Refinery #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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APRIL 17, 2019
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Hey United Healthcare CEO, Dave Wichmann, We Are Done Bending Over & Coughing For You, So Take Your Finger Out Of America’s Ass #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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APRIL 17, 2019
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As Our Climate Burns To A Crisp, I’m Going Out Groovin’ The Blues With Finnigan, Lynch, Gadson & Abraham Laboriel At The Write Off Room
Creative Greenius
APRIL 20, 2019
As Idiocracy reigns here in the #AgeOfStupid, salvation can still be found at The Write Off Room in a Woodland Hills. Tell them the Greenius sent you. environment
Eni and FCA develop A20: 15% methanol, 5% ethanol high-octane gasoline blend
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Within the scope of an agreement signed in November 2017 ( earlier post ), Eni and FCA have developed “A20”, a new fuel with a low level of emissions due to its 15% methanol and 5% bio-ethanol alcohol content.
Hyundai Motor Group introduces industry-first smartphone-based EV performance control technology; blockchain
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2019
Hyundai Motor Group has developed smartphone-EV pairing-based performance adjustment technology which allows users to customize primary functions through a smartphone application—an industry-first innovation.
Number of vehicles in the United States: Did we reach the peak in 2006?
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2019
by Michael Sivak. In a recent article , I examined changes in distance driven in the United States during the period from 1984 through 2017. Distance driven per person reached a maximum in 2004. While this rate has been on a rebound since 2013, the 2017 rate is still down from 2004 by 5.2%.
CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2019
According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix. The researchers carried out their calculations based on a Mercedes-Benz C 220 d diesel and the new Tesla Model 3. Electricity production in Germany, 2018.
Dot Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck at California distribution center
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Orange EV and Dot Transportation, Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, announced the deployment of an Orange EV T-Series battery-electric terminal truck at Dot’s operation in Modesto, CA.
New organic cathode for high performance solid-state sodium-ion battery
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2019
Solid-state sodium-ion batteries are safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries, which pose a risk of fire and explosions, but their performance has been too weak to offset the safety advantages.
Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020.
Grove Hydrogen Automotive and State Government of Minas Gerais Brazil announce hydrogen vehicle cooperation program
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Grove Hydrogen Automotive Co. signed a cooperation agreement with the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil to proceed with the production and distribution of Grove hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for Brazil. Much like China, Brazil is a country rich in geographic resources.
Buick launches electric VELITE 6 MAV in China
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
Buick has launched the VELITE 6 MAV electric vehicle in China.
Adamas: lithium usage for EV batteries up 76% year-over-year in February 2019
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Shifting cathode chemistries and strong BEV/PHEV sales relative to HEV sales driving accelerated deployment of lithium.
Columbia team uses boron nitride nano-coating to stabilize solid electrolytes in Li metal batteries
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2019
A Columbia Engineering team led by Yuan Yang, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, has developed a new method for safely prolonging battery life by inserting a nano-coating of boron nitride (BN) to stabilize solid electrolytes in lithium metal batteries.
Toyota, Kenworth, POLA and CARB unveil next-gen heavy-duty fuel-cell truck; ZANZEFF
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2019
Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled the first of Toyota and Kenworth’s jointly developed fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks during a special event held at the Port of Los Angeles.
Cornell team develops new inexpensive stereo-camera method to detect objects for self-driving cars; pseudo-LiDAR
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Cornell researchers have shown that using two inexpensive cameras on either side of a vehicle’s windshield can detect objects with nearly LiDAR’s accuracy and at a fraction of the cost. The LiDAR sensors currently used to detect 3D objects in the paths of autonomous cars are bulky, ugly, expensive, energy-inefficient—and highly accurate. These sensors are affixed to cars’ roofs, where they increase wind drag, a particular disadvantage for electric cars.
Volkswagen ID. R using Formula 1 DRS for optimal aerodynamics for Nürburgring run
Green Car Congress
APRIL 17, 2019
Volkswagen is tackling the Nürburgring-Nordschleife this year instead of Pikes Peak with its electric ID. R racer.
ZF introducing new 170 kW electric drive with functional safety for commercial vehicles
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2019
ZF is introducing a new electric central drive for buses and medium-duty trucks. Developed in China, with future production planned there, the new unit is designed to meet the particular conditions of the Chinese market and the requirements of vehicle manufacturers there.
TriMet puts first Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus into operation; powered by Portland General Electric renewable energy
Green Car Congress
APRIL 17, 2019
New Flyer of America Inc. congratulated the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) as it welcomed its first battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus.
Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency
Green Car Congress
APRIL 17, 2019
For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. The 3.0 TDI engine in the S5 Coupé and the S5 Sportback produces 255 kW (347 hp) and delivers up to 700 N·m (516.3 lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 3,100 rpm.
University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2019
IEA: key oil trends 2018
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2019
Total OECD annual production of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and refinery feedstocks increased by 10.3%
UCSD researchers improve method to recycle and renew used cathodes from Li-ion batteries via eutectic molten salts
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries.
Genesis reveals Mint Concept electric city car
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APRIL 17, 2019
Genesis revealed the Mint Concept ahead of the opening of the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The Mint Concept is a battery-electric luxury car for the city, with a new vehicle typology featuring organic design and an innovative interior user experience.
U-M study: Induced driving miles could overwhelm potential energy-saving benefits of connected, self-driving cars
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
The benefits of connected, self-driving cars (CAVs) will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving benefits that automation may provide, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
At Auto Shanghai 2019, Mercedes-Benz is premiering the close-to-production show car Concept GLB and the Mercedes-AMG A 35 L 4MATIC developed exclusively for China. Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7
Mazda starts US pre-orders for diesel 2019 Mazda CX-5
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
Mazda Motor Corporation announced at the New York International Auto Show that it has begun accepting pre-orders for the diesel-powered 2019 Mazda CX-5 in the US market. It is the first time Mazda has offered a diesel-powered passenger car in the US market.
Allison Transmission acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2019
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division. Allison’s electrification strategy leverages and extends current electric hybrid technologies, develops new electrified propulsion solutions, and expands system and integration level capabilities in alternative propulsion.
AMPLY Power: Top 25 US cities could save avg. 37% on fuel costs by switching to electric vehicles and buses; up to 60% with managed charging
Green Car Congress
APRIL 17, 2019
A white paper by AMPLY Power, a company providing fleet charging as a service, finds that 25 of America’s largest metropolitan areas could save an average of 37% on fuel costs by electrifying their bus and light-duty vehicle fleets.
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