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#JoeTakesOnTheNews – SCE’s Radioactive Waste Danger Downplayed By Times As “Spent Fuel”
Creative Greenius
AUGUST 13, 2018
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EIA: US refineries running at near-record highs
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2018
US refineries are running at record levels in response to robust domestic and international demand for motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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California ARB releases proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation; 100% ZEB purchasing by 2029
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 8, 2018
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released its proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation ( earlier post ) and a Draft Environmental Analysis (Draft EA) for public comment. CARB will conduct a public hearing on 27 September in Sacramento to consider the proposed ICT Regulation.
Electrify America launches "Jetstones" ad campaign
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 13, 2018
If regular automakers aren't advertising their electric cars well enough, maybe purveyors of electric-car infrastructure can fill in the gaps.
Top five low deposit car leasing deals
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AUGUST 13, 2018
Top five low deposit car leasing deals
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Researchers increase carbon efficiency of BtL process from 38 to >90% by adding hydrogen from renewable sources; 2.4x more fuel produced
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 12, 2018
Researchers in Norway report that the carbon efficiency of a conventional Biomass-to-Liquid (BtL) process can be increased from 38 to more than 90% by adding hydrogen from renewable energy sources.
New Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV for China features GM Tripower propulsion system
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2018
The all-new Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV that is coming to China later this month features the all-new General Motors TriPower propulsion system that incorporates multiple innovative technologies, and that is also deployed on the Silverado with a 2.7-liter engine.
Japan researchers develop all-solid-state batteries with low resistance at electrode/solid electrolyte interface
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AUGUST 7, 2018
A team from Tohoku University and Tokyo Tech have addressed one of the major disadvantages of all-solid-state batteries by developing batteries with a low resistance at their electrode/solid electrolyte interface.
Autonomous electric shuttle in long-term public demo in Candiac, Québec
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2018
The City of Candiac, Québec is hosting a long-term demonstration project for a 100% electric autonomous shuttle to be used on public roads for the first time in Canada.
Kia Motors reveals next-generation separated sound zone technology; individual audio spaces without headphones
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AUGUST 13, 2018
Ford introducing new midsize SUV in China; Territory will offer 48V mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants
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AUGUST 13, 2018
Ford has released the first images of the new Territory, a mid-size SUV targeted at new buyers in emerging cities in China. Ford developed the Territory together with its joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC).
Solaris introducing new Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid; facelifted electric and hybrid models as well
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AUGUST 10, 2018
At the 14 th International Fair of Public Transport TRANSEXPO in Kielce, 23-25 October 2018, Solaris will introduce the new Solaris Urbino 12 LE lite hybrid. The company will also showcase facelifted version of the Solaris Urbino 12 electric and the Solaris Urbino 12 hybrid.
China-US team uses graphene composite separator to suppress polysulfide shuttling in Li-S batteries
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AUGUST 9, 2018
A team of researchers from institutions in China and the US report the design of a negatively charged graphene composite separator for the effective suppression of the polysulfide shuttling effect in Li-sulfur batteries.
Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks
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AUGUST 9, 2018
Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. The Loop-powered, long-haul trucks will work in demanding road operations, towing up to 80,000 pounds of freight throughout the San Diego and Los Angeles regions.
LeddarTech delivers first LCA2 solid-state LiDAR chips to automotive partners
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AUGUST 10, 2018
LeddarTech has delivered the first A-samples of its LeddarCore LCA2 system-on-chip (SoC) ( earlier post ) to select automotive partners which will be publicly disclosed at a later date this year.
ARPA-E announces $35M funding opportunity to develop novel heat exchanger technologies
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AUGUST 10, 2018
CSIRO fills fuel cell vehicles with H2 produced by novel membrane technology; H2 from NH3
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AUGUST 8, 2018
Next 10 reports explore rapid changes to California grid driven by EVs, distributed energy resources and community choice aggregation
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AUGUST 9, 2018
California’s grid is facing an era of rapid change.
KAUST team investigates methanol-DME blends for compression ignition
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2018
Highly fuel-efficient new engine designs could significantly reduce the environmental impact of combustion-engined vehicles, especially if the engines run on renewable non-petroleum-based fuels. Ensuring these unconventional fuels are compatible with next-generation engines was the aim of a new computational study on fuel ignition behavior at KAUST. A paper on their work is published in the journal Combustion and Flame.
Study concludes cycling is the urban transport mode associated with the greatest health benefits
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2018
A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the la Caixa Banking Foundation, has concluded that cycling is the mode of transport associated with the greatest health benefits: better self-perceived general health, better mental health and fewer feelings of loneliness.
Audi e-tron recuperation system contributes up to 30% of total range
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2018
The Audi e-tron prototype combines power, efficiency and range. With a system output of up to 300 kW, the full-size SUV with a fully electric drive accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in less than six seconds. In the WLTP test cycle, it covers more than 400 kilometers (248.5
Dongfeng Motor Green Plan includes 20 electrified models by 2022; Nissan e-Power on core models
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2018
Dongfeng Motor Company Limited (DFL), the joint venture between Nissan Motors and Dongfeng Motor Group, will accelerate the “Green 2022 Plan” rollout with a focus on green products, production and materials reuse. DFL plans to introduce 20 electrified (EV and e-POWER) models under its four brands by 2022, with Nissan e-Power technology ( earlier post ) available on core models. By 2022, 30% of DFL sales will be EV and e-POWER products.
European INN-BALANCE project progressing with engineering a new generation of fuel cell auxiliary components
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 8, 2018
The European FCH JU-funded project INN-BALANCE (INNovative Cost Improvements for BALANCE of Plant Components of Automotive PEMFC Systems) partners are tasked with developing a new generation of highly-efficient fuel cell Balance of Plant (BoP) components.
Renovo and HERE Technologies form partnership to further open interfaces in automated mobility
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2018
open ecosystem of best-in-class technologies working seamlessly together will be at the heart of the automated transportation systems of the future. That is the shared vision of. Renovo, a mobility software technology company, and mapping and location services company HERE Technologies have entered into a partnership to deploy open interfaces for highly and fully automated vehicles.
Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Penske will focus its attention on helping to promote electric vehicle charging standards for commercial vehicles in North America by participating with the group’s “High Power Charging for Commercial Vehicles Task Force” (HPCCV Task Force).
Colorado DPHE proposing rule to adopt California LEV standards for MY 2022 and following
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AUGUST 13, 2018
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will propose Regulation Number 20, Low Emission Vehicles (Colorado Low Emission Automobile Regulations, CLEAR), to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to the AQCC at its regular meeting on 16 August 16. The proposed rule adopts California Low Emission Vehicle standards for new light- and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in Colorado beginning in MY 2022.
ABI Research forecasts EV mileage share to exceed 20% by 2030, driven by car-sharing fleets
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 11, 2018
A new report by ABI research forecasts that a proportionately higher uptake of EVs in car-sharing fleets, and the higher utilization rates of those EVs, will result in global electric mileage share to exceed 20% by 2030. While consumer adoption of EVs continues to disappoint with only 2% of all vehicles shipping in 2018 expected to be electric, city governments are increasingly becoming aware of their benefits in terms of sustainability, reduced environmental impact, and improved air quality.
PNNL: increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased effects of reductions in US emissions in western states by 25%
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AUGUST 10, 2018
A study led by scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that, in the western United States, increases in aerosols from East Asia decreased the radiative warming effect induced by reductions in US emissions by 25% from 1980-2014. The open-access study appears in the AGU journal Earth’s Future. Because they can either absorb or reflect energy, aerosols are important components influencing air quality and atmospheric changes.
Maersk and IBM launch TradeLens blockchain shipping solution; 154+ million shipping events already captured on platform
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AUGUST 10, 2018
Moller–Maersk and IBM announced the creation of TradeLens , jointly developed by the two companies to apply blockchain to the world’s global supply chain. TradeLens is a blockchain-enabled shipping solution designed to promote more efficient and secure global trade, bringing together various parties to support information sharing and transparency.
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