Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki introduced its concept Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter, based on technologies from the Crosscage concept motorcycle that it displayed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ), thereby realizing a more practical and accessible fuel-cell bike. Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to sneak stories about two-wheeled transportation onto this website. Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

They involved three motorcycle OEMs (Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and Triumph Motorcycles India) and five carmakers (Maruti Suzuki India, Mercedes-Benz India, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Skoda India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor) who recalled 122,068 bikes and 162,838 vehicles respectively.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Suzuki Motor Corporation nd Intelligent Energy jointly unveiled the Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter ( earlier post ) in London’s Living Room, City Hall, London.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. 6 among Chinese automakers with a production and sales volume of 720 thousand for vehicles and 950 thousand for motorcycles in 2012.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) created the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. 505,381 to San Francisco-based Mission Motor Company to help it bring its prototype electric vehicle components to commercial production. Earlier post.)

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 31, 2009

with a blown motor on 7/15/2009, the seller bought this truck at an auction, untested, just to discover that it has a serious problem, blown piston ,rings, or valves, who knows, it did run but smoke, whooiee!!! At present (July 29, 2007) I have removed, hood, radiator all hoses, exhaust manifold, and all wiring harnesses, ( 2 hrs work).

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APRIL 9, 2015

Shell will design the motor oil that complements and enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle. Gordon Murray Design was established in 2007 to develop an innovative manufacturing technology trademarked iStream. People will be able to follow the development of the car through the website, shell.com/Projectm. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

On 13 October 2010, EPA had approved a waiver allowing the use of E15 for MY 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Taken together, the two actions allow, but do not require, E15 to be introduced into commerce for use in MY2001 and newer light-duty motor vehicles if conditions for mitigating misfueling and ensuring fuel quality are met.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2012

Levandowski joined Google in 2007 to launch StreetView—Google Maps with Street View lets you explore places around the world through 360-degree street-level imagery.). We’re not perfect; the technology is nowhere near ready. In 2009, Levandowski used an autonomous vehicle to deliver a pizza through the streets of San Francisco.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

In 2007, automakers began an effort on mid-level ethanol blend testing. AAM / AIAM letter. The group is using EPA recommendations to assess numerous test plans.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The eyes of the bulk of the motoring world may have been focused on Frankfurt in September, but Japanese manufacturers appear to have targeted Tokyo for a series of significant new concepts. It will also be the first petrol-electric vehicle to use a six-speed manual transmission.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Suzuki is set to exhibit two new exciting green car concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system and an SX4 Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). The Tokyo motor show begins on 21st October and will run to 4th November. The FCV is currently under test on public roads in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

The alternative motor vehicle credit is not allowed against the alternative minimum tax. A credit is also available for each qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle placed in service—qualified being a four-wheel, on-road vehicle equipped with a grid-chargeable battery pack of at least 4 kWh capacity.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! is a Green Options Media Production.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 cheaper (frame, electric motors, battery), lasts longer (less moving parts = less to break and maintain) and just a greater win, more future compatible too.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

right now, and our conventional 60 Hz is absolute crap - most modern airliners use 400Hz, to save on size of alternators, generators motors and transformers! I see a future of higher voltage ranges, high voltage to high current devices other than a.c. transformers, High voltage battery car systems, home systems, etc., Europe uses 220 v.a.c.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. a subsidiary of Ener1 Inc.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Smart Grid Consortium, established in December 2007 by Xcel Energy, will select a community of approximately 100,000 residents to become a Smart Grid City using V2G. 1) XEL (1) XPV Capital (1) YGE (1) YHOO (1) ZENN Motor Company (1) ZNN.V (1) 1) XEL (1) XPV Capital (1) YGE (1) YHOO (1) ZENN Motor Company (1) ZNN.V (1)

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