Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). Actually delivering commercially viable 500-mile batteries will require exascale computing—i.e., The Net-Zero Neighborhood.

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Neighborhood Energy Storage Grid Transportation 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2010

million program that Governor Schwarzenegger approved in 2007 to spur technological innovation in the transportation sector. battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Plug-in California Emissions Plug 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

While current state and federal measures are on target to reduce toxic diesel locomotive emissions 65% or more by 2020, additional measures recommended by ARB staff would ultimately provide up to 85% or greater emissions reductions within the rail yards over the same period, resulting in cleaner air for nearby residential neighborhoods as well.

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Diesel California Emissions 2007 170

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 21, 2017

Ladies and gentlemen your friendly neighborhood Greenius has hit the wall. 10 years ago in 2007 when I tuned 50 I decided that I had made enough money doing work I then considered disposable. I am dog tired. And I’m cranky – angry even – I’ve got no patience left. I need a break, right now, before I snap.

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Los Angeles Climate Washington All-Electric 284

Cars That Think

JUNE 27, 2022

technology-license deal for the first commercial deployment of vehicle-to-grid technology. Other trials include commercial auto fleets, a set of utility vans in Copenhagen , two electric school buses in Illinois, and five in New York. Market watchers have seen a parade of “just about there” moments for vehicle-to-grid technology.

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Grid Vehicles Solar Netherlands 82

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. Earlier post.)]. Thornes, B. Cervero, The Transit Metropolis.

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2009 Congress 2007 Personal 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2022

Most EV owners recharge their cars at home or at work, meaning that chargers need to be available in garages, driveways, on-street parking, apartment building parking areas, and commercial parking lots. Promoting mixed-use neighborhoods—areas that put work and residence in proximity—would allow more bicycling and walking.

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles West Virginia Electrical 97