Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2013

Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration. US manufacturing used more than 14 quadrillion Btu of energy as a fuel in 2010, a decrease of 13% from the 2002 level. increases in their fuel consumption from 2002 to 2010. Although overall manufacturing output declined by 3% between 2002 and 2010, some manufacturing industries grew over the period.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 12, 2012

Some cars take time to squeeze their way into your affections. Others are pretty much perfect the first time around, with appeal that endures for many years. The original Toyota RAV4 EV is just such a car, for electric car fans. Toyota's useful small SUV with an electric drivetrain has been the perfect car for many drivers for over a decade, and

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Green Car Reports

MAY 18, 2012

It seems like the Toyota Prius has been zipping around our roads forever, but in reality the first examples only hit U.S. soil just over a decade ago, with the Japanese market getting the car a few years before that. The premise remains the same--a mass-market hybrid vehicle that offers the best economy and lowest emissions on the market--but much

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All Cars Electric

JULY 7, 2010

One of the best parts of the electric-vehicle world is the camaraderie. Someone knows someone who passes us along to a friend who knows a guy. you know the story. Which is how we ended up in San Francisco on a sunny Friday, driving a well-used--but still reliable--example of one of the highest-volume modern electric cars built to date, the

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

ºC above normal, based on the 1971-2000 average, and that 2009 will be tied with 2002, 2003, and 2006 as the third highest record since 1891.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Carbon emissions associated with increased exports from China (left), as part of a more systematic view of increased national emissions (right), 2002 to 2005. Researchers from Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, estimated in the study that China’s 2005 carbon emissions were 80.59% or more higher than 2002 emissions. “ Data from the China Electricity Council shows that annual electric power generating capacity rose from 350 GW in 2002 to more than 505 GW in 2007.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2011

These gas estimates are significantly higher than the last USGS assessment of the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin in 2002, which estimated a mean of about 2 trillion cubic feet of gas (TCF) and 0.01 Map of the Appalachian Basin Province showing the three Marcellus Shale assessment units. 96% of the estimated resource resides within the Interior Marcellus AU. Source: USGS. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

APRIL 5, 2010

How many batteries and what size electric engine do I need to power my 1975 bmw 2002? Does any one have a universal kit (wiring, batteries, safety switches

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JULY 20, 2009

I purchased my used 2002 EZ-Go with new batteries three years ago with new (no visible name) batteries. The cart is used for

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

In Toyota's latest ad for its new Corolla Hybrid in Britain, it's 2002 all over again. The ad shows the new Corolla Hybrid (in non-U.S. hatchback form) bypassing all kinds of road transportation alternatives from different eras—from a stagecoach and an early brass-era car to 1950s hot rods and, finally—an electric car plugged in and. Advertising youtube

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

When it launched its Phaeton luxury sedan back in 2002, Volkswagen decided that its most opulent car ever should have an equally opulent assembly plant. So it built the "Transparent Factory," a glass-walled plant in Dresden, Germany, that was intended solely to handle Phaeton production. The Phaeton was a vanity project of VW Group's. VW Germany plug-in cars Ferdinand Piech assembly plants

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Despite an increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) of 13% from 2002 to 2015 (the latest year for which data are available), the total amount of airborne pollutants emitted from highway vehicles has declined considerably, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). The Environmental Protection Agency updated methodologies for transportation emissions in 2002, so data are not directly comparable to earlier years.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2017

More than half of all carbon monoxide (CO) emissions in 2002 were from highway vehicles; by 2016 that fell to 30%. The share of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emissions from highway vehicles declined from 43% of all NO x emissions in 2002 to 34% in 2016. Highway vehicles are responsible for a declining share of pollutants in the US, according to data gathered by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2018

was unaware that modern electric cars got their start in California between 1996 and 2002. Most of the U.S. Many of the earliest owners and EV advocates from those days remain involved 20 years later, though their names may be familiar only to a small group of activists. One of those people is Paul Scott, who's been part of several important. History EV1 plug-in cars Who Killed the Electric Car? Plug-in America

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 29, 2009

I'm pretty sure I just stepped out of my 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV. Autocar.co.uk is reporting: "Toyota's iQ-based electric car, due to be launched in 2010, will get its own body style to create a stand-alone model which will become Toyota’s first all-electric car" (emphasis added.)

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DIY Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

It's a 2002 Saturn SL1 with 220,000 miles and a rough engine, however it still runs. I have bought my donor car. The price was $900 which was OK I think? I have been looking for ages on Craigslist for the right car and toyed with all sort of cars. In the end I went with what was available and what I could afford.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 22, 2015

The original BMC Mini had two doors and a small trunk; the BMW MINI from 2002 is a more conventional three-door hatchback. In various forms, the MINI has been with us for more than half a century--but its image has always been shaped by the two-door model. Now there''s a five-door hatchback model as well, putting the 2015 MINI Cooper squarely into. minicar Driven MINI Cooper S

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DIY Electric Car

APRIL 10, 2010

Currently our team is taking apart a 2002 Honda Odyssey Mini-van and we are converting it into an ALL ELECTRIC not just a HYBRID. Hello, I am an 8th grader who is trying to make a difference in the world. I am a part of a robotics team who has become national champions and been invited to Istanbul, Turkey which, in part, has to do with our research project. Our Goal: Changing America.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2012

in 2002. Now in its third generation, the Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the stalwarts of the compact hybrid class, having been around in one form or another since its introduction to the U.S. Here we're looking at the popular 2006-2011 model, as one of our Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy. While not as overtly green, nor as economical as the

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All Cars Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

While it may look more like the futuristic car driven by Chief John Anderton in the 2002 Sci-fi thriller Minority Report than a car available What’s better for a new brand of car than a bunch of A-list celebrities choosing it as the vehicle of choice around Hollywood? For BMW, the answer is simple: A starring role in the next blockbuster.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2019

Since 2002, New Flyer has delivered more than 750 buses to MBTA, including diesel-electric hybrids and low-emission compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. New Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2020

Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance. Ricardo Inc., the North American operating arm of UK-based Ricardo plc and specialists in advanced propulsion, software and thermal management, signed an agreement to partner with Iowa-based Excel Engineering, which includes the sale of Ricardo’s Michigan engine testing and prototype facility.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2012

That's where we found this 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, still one of the most Electric cars are often criticized for being too expensive. While there are many reasons for this, it means some people simply can't afford an electric car. However, there's still hope. Want a practical, reliable, usable electric car, with a decent range? Have a look on eBay!

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2010

When it launched in the States in 2002, the Mini Cooper taught the auto industry that U.S. buyers will pay real money for very small cars. If, that is, they offer personality, charm, cheekiness, and good handling. But can you make a Mini into a crossover sport utility and still keep its "Mini-ness"? That's the question that buyers will decide

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

For the past decade I''ve been driving the 91 miles to Sacramento without stopping to charge in a 2002 RAV4 EV. I participated in the Governor''s Office Conference Coast-to-Coast Workshop on E-Mobility in Sacramento sponsored by the governments of California and the Netherlands on Wednesday. The biggest impression of the day regarding EVs was made upon me before I even made it to the hotel.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner.

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Hybrid SUV Blog

JULY 13, 2011

SUV rollovers got an incredible amount of attention starting roughly in 2002. To put the issue into perspective, consider that in 2002, there were about 11 million traffic collisions reported in the U.S., So given Ford’s problems in 2002, where does it stand? SUVs including hybrid SUVs are among the safest vehicles on the market today. Certainly the size of an SUV plays a role. But a few years ago, one potential flaw loomed over the SUVs’ safety record.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Volkwagen initially launched the Touareg in 2002; since then, it has sold around one million units worldwide. Volkswagen will stage the world premiere of the new third-generation Touareg SUV—which the brand is calling its flagship—on 23 March 2018 in Beijing. China is the world’s strongest growing SUV market and Volkswagen’s largest individual market.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Just ten years ago, cars like the 2002 Toyota Prius traded performance for unbelievably-high gas mileage, bringing the concept of eco-friendly gasoline electric hybrid cars to the masses. Recently however, automakers like BMW have used full hybrid technology to give high performance luxury cars like the 5-Series a gas mileage boost without

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Despite a decline in emissions of the main air pollutants in Europe in the period 2002–2011, around 90% of city dwellers in the European Union (EU) are exposed to PM 2.5 For example, PM emissions from fuel combustion in the commercial, institutional and household sector, has increased by around 7% since 2002 and is now the most important contributor to total European Union PM emissions. decreased by 14% and 16% respectively in the EU between 2002 and 2011.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

Biomass energy consumption in the United States grew more than 60% from 2002 to 2013, the growth due almost entirely to increased consumption of biomass to produce biofuels, primarily ethanol but also a smaller amount of biodiesel and other biomass-based diesel fuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). From 2002 to 2013, biomass energy converted to biofuels grew more than 500% as US production of ethanol and biodiesel grew.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2020

Since 2002, Bloom has been awarded 19 patents for its solid oxide electrolyzer technology. Solid-oxide-fuel-cell manufacturer Bloom Energy is entering the commercial hydrogen market by introducing hydrogen-powered fuel cells and electrolyzers that produce renewable hydrogen. These products will be first introduced to the South Korean market in 2021 through an expanded partnership with SK Engineering and Construction (SK E&C), an affiliate of SK Group.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

Former EV1 driver Doug Korthof's 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV. Former EV1 drivers Doug Korthof and Chris Reeves attended and spoke at Holden’s press conference, having each arrived in their respective plug-in EVs ( 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV and 1997 GM Chevy S10 EV ). Friday November 14th, 2008 - GM Training Center - Burbank, CA. The Honorable Nate Holden, former California State Senator and L.A.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

in engineering, moved from Daimler, where he held various management posts, to join Porsche as Head of Innovation and Concepts in 2002. Michael Steiner, until now Head of Total Vehicle Development/Quality at Porsche, has been appointed Compliance Commissioner at the Volkswagen Group effective as of 16 November 2015. In this function Steiner reports directly to the CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Matthias Müller.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations. Honda fuel cell technology firsts include: The first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle (July 2002). The first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the US and Japan (December 2002).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Rural vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased from 884 billion miles in 1991 to 1,127 billion miles in 2002, an increase of 27%. The average daily number of vehicles per lane on rural roads increased from 378 in 1991 to 491 in 2002, for an increase of 30%. by Michael Sivak. This analysis was conducted to examine changes in traffic volume on rural and urban roads in the United States from 1991 through 2016.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2020

Since 2016, Mercedes-Benz has been offering its customers the option of equipping as yet unconnected vehicles from older model series dating back to 2002 with the Mercedes me Adapter. Connecting the adapter with a smartphone means that connectivity services are no longer solely reserved to customers buying new cars. More than half a million vehicles worldwide have been equipped with the adapter to date. The 500,000 th adapter was activated in Malaysia.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2013

The Mirage name has been resurrected from its eleven year slumber and returns to the Mitsubishi range with a fresh sense of purpose after being ousted by the Colt in 2002. Value is the order of the day and the sixth generation Mirage delivers it on several fronts. The supermini is available with a trio [.]. Mitsubishi

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 9, 2013

A new report from the European Commission suggests that about a third of all reported CO2 emission reductions from new cars since 2002, have not really happened. Drivers are being ‘cheated out’ of real fuel economy tests by a flawed system of testing, according to environmental NGO, Transport & Environment (T&E). It is not just [.]. Green credentials fuel economy mpg T&E

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Between 2002 and 2007, total cropland decreased by 34 million acres to its lowest level since this series began in 1945, even though harvested cropland (which accounts for most land planted to crops) increased 5 million acres due to a recovery of failed cropland from severe droughts in 2002. The estimated acreage of grassland pasture and range increased by 27 million acres (almost 5%) between 2002 and 2007, partly offsetting a decline in this land-use type during 1945-97.

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Hybrid SUV Blog

JULY 13, 2011

SUV rollovers got an incredible amount of attention starting roughly in 2002. To put the issue into perspective, consider that in 2002, there were about 11 million traffic collisions reported in the U.S., So given Ford’s problems in 2002, where does it stand? SUVs including hybrid SUVs are among the safest vehicles on the market today. Certainly the size of an SUV plays a role. But a few years ago, one potential flaw loomed over the SUVs’ safety record.

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Hybrid SUV Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

Chevy has been offering vehicles with engines capable of running on flexible fuels since 2002. On my way to work this morning a pulled up to a stoplight directly behind what I thought was a hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe. Upon closer inspection, I discovered it was instead their flex fuel model.

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