Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

A lot of media discussion these days seems to focus overly on the low sales of plug-in electric cars (this piece from Friday, for instance). That despite the fact that plug-ins are selling faster than hybrid vehicles did at the same phase of their launch.

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APRIL 28, 2021

ST60 is an aluminum alloy board developed by SDK in 2001, and has as much heat conductivity as pure aluminum and as much strength as 5052 aluminum alloy—a typical structural material. The car industry has been accelerating its shift to electric cars including hybrid cars, plug-in hybrid cars and EVs.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Decoding Toyota''s disdain for electric cars, writer Antony Ingram updates us on his used 2001 Honda Insight, and how to buy a second charging cable for your plug-in electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A new lithium-ion.'

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APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter To help conserve fuel, the 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2016

The new exhibition is just the first step in an extensive rebuild of the Transparent Factory, which opened in 2001 specifically to manufacture the Phaeton. One of the exhibition highlights is a half-hour test drive with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Volkswagen ceased production of the Phaeton in March.) Transparent Factory.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The award has been given annually since 2001 to an individual, organization, or business that champions the promotion of alternative fuels and technologies to reduce vehicle emissions and reduce petroleum usage. The Clean Fuels Champion was awarded last night at the coalition’s Annual Meeting. —Harold P.

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MAY 10, 2018

UPS has a long history with electric vehicles, having first introduced them into its fleet in the US in the 1930s, and reintroduced modern EVs in 2001. UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

Samsung SDI will supply the BMW Group with battery cells for the BMW i3, BMW i8 and additional hybrid models over the coming years. The most important elements of the agreement are the increase in quantities delivered over the medium-term in response to growing demand for electro-mobility, and further technological development of battery cells.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

now wholly owned by NRG), for costs of long-term power contracts signed in March 2001. NRG will also install infrastructure for plug-in units, or “make-readies”, at multi-family housing, workplaces, and public interest sites, which will over time support the installation of Level 1 and Level 2 chargers from all charging companies.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

Prodrive’s track record in EV engineering began in 2001 with the conversion of a front wheel drive Saab into a hybrid demonstrator with the rear axle electrically driven. Prodrive will help develop the design into a drivable demonstrator by early summer 2020. ?. The vehicle can be produced in a range of sizes from 14-18 tonnes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

l/100 km) in JC08 mode, the highest of any hybrid vehicle available in Japan, excluding plug-in hybrids, Honda said, and high responsiveness throughout the rpm range. First introduced in June 2001, the Fit series has passed the two million units sold milestone in Japan as of 30 April. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) Fit Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

(stemming from claims reaching back to Dynegy and the California energy crisis in 2000 and 2001) that will mostly be applied to fund the construction of a statewide network of plug-in vehicle charging stations, including at least 200 public fast-charging stations and another 10,000 plug-in units at 1,000 locations across the state.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

AFS Trinity Power Corporation has been awarded a patent for its Extreme Hybrid drive train that combines ultracapacitors and other power electronics and energy storage devices with off-the-shelf chemical batteries in plug-in hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.). AFS Trinity Chief Executive Officer Edward W.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

The expansion was supported by a $249 million federal stimulus US Department of Energy grant designed to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of batteries for plug-in hybrid and all-electric automobiles. In September 2009, A123 raised $378 million in its initial public offering.

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OCTOBER 24, 2009

million to open a plug-in electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Onondaga County. Headquartered in New York, Bannon was founded to design, build and manufacture an affordable plug-in electric vehicle for the North American automotive market. Bannon Automotive, LLC, will invest $26.6 Both models feature a 2.2

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

EnergyCS had earlier developed one of the first commercial plug-in hybrid conversion kits for the Prius. Founded in 2001, EnergyCS creates, designs and builds monitoring and control systems for large-format, high voltage electrochemical storage systems. CODA had worked with EnergyCS on the development of the CODA Sedan, earlier post.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen.

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The fuel type accounted for just 37% of the total market—its lowest share since 2001. Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs) performed well, as electrics, hybrids and plug-ins posted an increase of 31% and recorded 450,200 registrations, making up 5.4% The European car market recorded its best H1 performance of the century, with 8.6

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JULY 22, 2016

He also served as project leader for the adoption of regulations pursuant to AB 1493, the California legislation that directed the Board to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles, and led the staff teams that prepared the 2001 and 2003 amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle regulation. million goal. Chuck Shulock.

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APRIL 5, 2014

plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies). Under provisions adopted in 2001, ZEVs with the ability to refuel to 95% of full capacity within 15 minutes are allowed to earn more credit under the Type IV and Type V ZEV definitions. Modifications. — Modifications to ZEV rule.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

satellite imagery; from left, 1975, 1989, and 2001. by Jack Rosebro. Progressive deforestation in Rondonia, Brazil as seen in. Sources: USGS. Landsat images via Google Earth. Click to enlarge. However, the programs can be hampered by limited access to large satellite image databases, and can take days or weeks to process a given dataset.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Thirteen environmental groups working on clean transportation solutions sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) urging it to select plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) for the next generation of delivery vehicles (NGDV). Plug In America. The USPS fleet travels more than 1.3 Electric Auto Association. Environment America.

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

On the manufacturing side, Toyota is targeting cutting production process-related CO 2 emissions per vehicle from new plants and new production lines to roughly half of 2001 levels by 2020, and roughly a third by 2030. Ever better cars. In Japan, selling at least 1,000 fuel cell vehicles per month (well in excess of 10,000 per year).

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! Where Can I Buy One? 4 Great Gifts!

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

To achieve a 50% improvement in new cars by 2030, the main additional measures would be full hybridization of a much wider range of vehicles (possibly including, but not requiring, plug-in hybrid vehicle technologies). This would also depend on the provision by the electricity sector of low-CO 2 electricity.

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MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. What are the best test procedures and measures of merit for plug- in vehicles?

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Also, the spark plug angle and depth have been revised to protrude farther into the chamber, placing the electrode closer to the center of the combustion to support optimal combustion. —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. More than just great horsepower, the LT1 has been optimized to produce a broader power band. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Click to enlarge. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2011

Newsome was at Jaguar Land Rover as Group Chief Engineer for Advanced Product Creation and Research between 2001 and 2007. The C-X75 concept in Paris. Click to enlarge. million) depending on local market and taxes. Jaguar expects the C-X75 to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 99 g/km while being able to achieve in excess of 200 mph.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 26, 2023

Starting around 2001, the compound semiconductor gallium nitride fomented a revolution in lighting that has been, by some measures, the fastest technology shift in human history. Can advanced semiconductors cut emissions of greenhouse gases enough to make a difference in the struggle to halt climate change? The answer is a resounding yes.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

As Burning Man attempts to go green, here's to hoping they become the first American City to ban the internal combustion engine within its borders. Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars. Google founder Sergey Brin drove one of the 2001 Th!nk

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AUGUST 3, 2012

Fay says that the company is planning to sell the full complement of 2,600 RAV EVs in California, plus 30,000 Prius plug-in hybrids and to introduce iQ EV urban car sharing programs to achieve ZEV compliance. Toyota held its first media briefing and drive for the RAV4 EV ( earlier post ), due to go on sale later this year in California.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Improving the rate capability of high-capacity composite electrodes particularly at room temperature is still required to meet the 40-mile range battery requirement for plug-in hybrids, Thackeray said. BASF will conduct further lithium-ion battery material application development in its current Beachwood, Ohio facility. of Japan in 2008.

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