Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2009

Almost all of the energy consumed by the transportation sector is petroleum-based, including motor gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and residual oil. Tg in 2004, and since then have declined about 3%. Tags: Brief. Domestic transportation CO 2 emissions increased by 27% (404.7 in total between 2005 and 2007. Tg) from 1990.

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2007 Emissions EPA Gas 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is calling on the US government to prohibit shipments of lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries on passenger and all-cargo aircraft until new regulations are in place to ensure the safe transport of these materials. Tags: Brief.

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Li-ion Dominican Republic Lithium Ion Batteries 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2010

Valeo’s first generation of alternator-based stop-start systems (StARS) has been in serial production with Citroën since 2004, on smart cars since 2007 and on Mercedes-Benz A- and B-class vehicles as of the first quarter of 2009. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems.

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2010 Diesel Belgium 2004 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% annual increase to 2015; and meeting China’s 2004-2009 target requires a 5.3% million grant from the Department of Energy to support internal production of an electric-drive transaxle with integrated power electronics in an existing Ford transmission facility.

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Tags: Conversions.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

The recent "presser" to explain how all things Volt are coming along was very well-attended. Interest in plug-in cars of all sorts is real and growing. However, as the article points out, it feels like a trip down a well-traveled green road to nowhere. The auto industry has disappointed before when it comes to green technology.

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Volt GM Plug-in Plug 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The high charge/discharge rate capability shown by the particular cell design would make it suited to both HEVs and low-range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). Scattergood (2004) Lithium-ion/iron sulphide rechargeable batteries. Tags: Batteries Hybrids. Resources. Ritchie, P. Bowles and D. 2004.03.043. 2004.03.043.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion PHEV 2004 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The two companies have already been working closely to integrate Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of Daimler’s electric smart car. Daimler has had 100 smart electric cars undergoing large-scale trials in London since 2007. Earlier post.). Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and Product Architect.

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Lithium Ion Li-ion Future Tesla 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Regenerative braking is accomplished by allowing a vehicle’s electric motor-generator to spin freely, generating an alternating current which is rectified to direct current to charge the vehicle’s battery pack. Tags: Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems. Click to enlarge.

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Design Hybrid Prius Toyota 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2009

The technology has the potential for use in a wide range of applications including the automotive industry and particularly the development of hybrid and electric vehicles. Keith Ellis, Andrew Hill, John Hill, Andrew Loyns and Tom Partington (2004) The performance of Ebonex electrodes in bipolar lead-acid batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Lead Acid Universal Electric Vehicles Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

In 2004, Ford invested $350 million into the plant for redesign and installation of an all-new assembly line as well as block, crankshaft and cylinder head machining lines. After the turbos are added, each EcoBoost engine is turned on speeds between 60-600 RPM using an electric motor to simulate running conditions.

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Ford Engine Cleveland Production 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Once all steps are taken, Californians can expect to see a reduction of about 69 tons per day of NO x (a key ingredient of smog), and a reduction of about three tons per day of toxic diesel soot. Tags: Emissions Policy Rail. BNSF has been operating four liquefied natural gas yard locomotives in downtown Los Angeles since the mid-1990s.

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Diesel California Emissions 2007 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2010

in collaboration with Caltech, are testing the combination of a cool flame fuel reformer and a solid-acid fuel cell (SAFC) as the core components of a new electric auxiliary power unit (APU). The electric generator is being developed and produced by the Norwegian company Nordic Power Systems (NPS). Tags: Diesel Fuel Cells.

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Norway Diesel Fuel Hydrogen 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2009

In addition to high oil prices and the financial crisis, the increased use of new renewable energy sources, such as biofuels for road transport and wind energy for electricity generation, had a noticeable and mitigating impact on CO 2 emissions. Coal consumption: lower increase due to financial crisis and more renewable electricity.

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2008 Oil Renewable Emissions 170

Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Daimler has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 per cent of Tesla Motors Inc, the American electric sports car manufacturer. The German carmaker, which owns brands including Mercedes Benz, already collaborates with Telsa over an electric version of their smart car model. This green supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9

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Buy Lithium Ion Tesla North America 88

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $125 million in five separate contracts to Boeing, General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce-North America to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. General Electric. Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Renewable Companies 170

Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009.

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Prius Toyota Citroen i-MiEV 36

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

Dashed red line is the threshold reduction for conventional fuels; dashed green line is the threshold reduction for cellulosic fuels; and dashed blue line is the threshold reduction for advanced biofuels and biodiesel fuels. The change detection analysis performed on the two MODIS data sets from 2001 and 2004.

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. A supplemental electric heater comes right to mind. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to offer solutions.

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Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Battery-electric. Ford’s “Focus” on the C-Segment. liter engine.

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Ford Engine Global Market 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. We are all stampeding towards an electric vehicle future. Longer Term Green House Gas emissions reductions.

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2009 Congress 2007 Personal 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

This method of maintaining temperatures is equally suited for all kinds of vehicles and in all climate zones, although it is somewhat more effective at low temperatures. It has therefore become quite normal to fit cars with an additional electric heater providing such extra heat on up to 1,000 W of electrical energy.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! See also: Electric Auto Assn. NOTE : Much of the information on this page is at this point out of date.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

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? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? Where Can I Buy One?

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The first such vehicles were introduced by Volkswagen in 2003, and by 2004, they accounted for more than 17% of the Brazilian auto market. In 2005, their sales increased even further, accounting for approximately 54% of all new car sales. psi for all designated volatility attainment areas; and. As used in this section and Sec.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). billion in 2004 to $117 billion 2007 with the first three quarters of 2008 averaging 29% higher than 2007. by Bill Cooke.

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Financing Renewable Stimulus Package Energy 150

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. The green car race – the leaders.

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Green Cars Green Civic Hybrid 2003 48

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL, its first (limited) series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the US ( earlier post ), at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Tags: Fuel Cells Hydrogen. Selected customers will take delivery of the first lease vehicles before the end of 2010.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

The commercial sector, which includes all non-residential, non-industrial buildings, such as stores, office buildings, schools, hospitals, and government buildings, experienced an emissions increase of 0.5% in 2008, continuing a trend of falling industrial sector emissions since 2004. Tags: Climate Change Emissions.

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2008 Emissions Carbon Transportation 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. The company launched last month at Green Motors in Berkeley, California. “It’s Who Killed the Electric Car 2.0.&#. Paul Guzyk and Daniel Sherwood of 3Prong Power. Photograph by Chris Duffey.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. You can see a general overview of PHEVs at All About Plug-In Hybrids (that page needs an update!). CalCars PRIUS+/Ron Gremban, Fall 2004 Ron Gremban, CalCars team; initially with EnergyCS technology (not used in redesigned conversion) Marin County, CA info@calcars.org 2.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Power and Associates 2004 report ]. Environmental Effects and Benefits to top Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? For more see our All About Plug-In Hybrids page. Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? See our Global Warming page. What do car companies say about PHEVs?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

I think we all agree now that HCCI is still in research mode. Gains in new vehicle fleet economy by OEM, 2004-2009. Ford, however, was starting with the worst 2004 new vehicle fleet fuel economy of any of its major competitors. Electrical cooling fan duty cycle. Electrical loading optimization design. Brake drag.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

All we have to show for this devotion is a continuing series of unmet targets, along with a startling increase in the number of people who no longer think climate change is worth worrying about.”. But for all the optimistic talk of sustainable, non-carbon-emitting energy sources, none of them are remotely ready to shoulder such a load.

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