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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF)—a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group ( earlier post )—officially opened its new carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In order to prepare the large-scale production start of BMW i vehicles in 2013, carbon fiber manufacturing needs to begin now, BMW says.

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Drive Electric

MAY 15, 2022

THE EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN SUPPORTS WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF EVs. The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric. Drive Electric welcomes the Emissions Reduction Plan released today by the Government. Press release. 16 May 2022. About Drive Electric.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The BMW Group is showcasing developments from BMW ConnectedDrive at the ITS World Congress this week in Vienna under the slogan “BMW Urban Mobility”. This is empowering the BMW Group to support mobility sustainably and tailored to individual needs. Earlier post.) Adaptive navigation and strategic routing.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) signed binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between the two companies for the joint development of a hydrogen fuel cell system; joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle; and joint research and development of lightweight technologies. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

BMW is going to great lengths to show that electric cars can look good as well as just being green, revealing today its new Vision ConnectedDrive zero-emission roadster concept ahead of its world debut next month at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet. between 2011 and 2012, cutting the EU average to 132.2

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MARCH 6, 2010

Founded in 2002, Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) is an international cooperation that includes BMW Group; Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG; Daimler; Ford; GM/Opel; Hamburger Hochbahn; Linde; Shell; StatoilHydro; TOTAL; Vattenfall Europe; and Volkswagen. billion) to support the development of hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicle technologies.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

Pike’s Contenders category includes BMW; PSA. particulate matter (PM) emissions set by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier 2 standards or the EU’s Euro 5 standards. significant reduction from the previous emissions levels allowed. The company has long. Each of these standards mandated a. Top 10 Vendors.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Scientists from the Technische Universität München (TUM) are collaborating with engineers from BMW to develop the means to replace copper with aluminum as a conductor in on-board power systems. Initial results indicate that the material substitution will lead to significant improvements in weight, cost, and ultimately emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers—a joint venture of the BMW Group and SGL Group ( earlier post )— broke ground on the new greenfield carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. During the initial phase of development, BMW Group and SGL Group will invest US$100 million. Earlier post.)

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JULY 15, 2014

In order to meet the requirements placed on the unit and its integration in the cylinder head, we worked closely with the BMW Group starting from the simulation phase—an indication of trust that we greatly appreciate. engine in 2011. In the MINI, 1.2 lbs) of weight is saved per aluminum turbocharger. —Udo Schwerdel.

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JUNE 30, 2010

Buehler and Inergy are currently conducting final tests and adjustments to the co-developed SCR system, and production is planned for 2011. A partial past and present client list includes Audi, BMW, Continental, GM, Hella, Johnson Controls, Lear, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens and Volkswagen. Specific vehicle models have not been determined.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 3, 2011

Where we stand: June, 2011 Known throughout the world for its performance and luxury vehicles, BMW is unlikely to be one of the first names you’d think of when it comes to producing green cars. However, the German carmaker has been among the early innovators in the environmental field having already tested the waters with [.].

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JUNE 21, 2021

One of these initiatives involves encouraging employees to purchase emissions-free electric cars at a discounted price, with the vehicles being subsidized by the company. CATL was only founded in 2011, but the battery maker has hit its stride. CATL was only founded in 2011, but the battery maker has hit its stride.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Partnering with Tenneco and Gentherm are BMW and Ford, as well as CalTech and NREL. Total funding for the 4-year project, which started in October 2011, is $15,794,813; DOE’s share is $9,553,950. Gentherm is supplying modular, cylindrical-shaped thermoelectric cartridges that convert waste heat from the exhaust into electricity.

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Drive Electric

APRIL 5, 2023

The vehicles already registered will save two million tonnes of greenhouse emissions over the lifetime of those vehicles. New Zealanders want practical policies that actually reduce emissions and reduce their costs, and the policies in place around EVs are starting to do that job. There’s much more to be done.

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Drive Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. We were established in 2011, and since then have become the leading voice on e-mobility uptake in New Zealand.

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JUNE 25, 2014

The list was first created in 2011. The company’s performance across operations as measured in energy efficiency, GHG emissions, water management, waste management, and toxic emissions management. Ford bumped last year’s leader, Toyota, to take the top spot. Toyota came in second, followed by Honda and Nissan. Operations.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Honeywell will boost the engines of several of the most fuel efficient vehicles in each region including the recently launched 2011 Chevy Cruze in the US, the 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Europe, the BMW X-6 ActiveHybrid, and two new gasoline engine developments in China for GAC-Fiat and JAC. Power & Associates, and R.L. Polk & Co.,

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

It is already scheduled to debut in Europe this autumn, and now BMW has confirmed that it’s eagerly anticipated BMW X1 vehicle will arrive in the United States by calendar year 2011. Tags: BMW Cars Green cars Latest news BMW EfficientDynamics BMW X1.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

Citroën will offer the e-HDi micro-hybrid system as an option on the new DS4, to be revealed at the 2010 Paris Motor Show; the DS4 is expected to go on sale later in 2011. The three gasoline powerplants—VTi 120, THP 155 and the new THP 200—were co-developed with BMW. DS4 will be launched with a choice of five Euro 5 engines.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

BMW, the only other automaker on that top 20 list, is fourth, with 70,883,601 kWh at its Greer, SC manufacturing facility. Using green power accelerates the development of new renewable energy capacity nationwide and helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. EPA updates its Top Partner Lists quarterly.

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

With plugin registrations jumping 105% last month, it was the first time since 1411 2011 that we had 3 consecutive months (October, November & December) of doubling sales, with is a great sign for what 2021 could be. share (4.9% BEV) , pulling the final 2020 plugin share to 4% (2.8% BEV) , results that are well above the 2.5%

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

This then functions like a generator; it converts the generated kinetic energy into electricity and feeds it into the vehicle power supply, thus contributing to a reduction in CO 2 emissions. The production numbers continue to rise; 2011 marked the temporary record high with more than 2.2

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers are also launching their own carsharing programs (BMW, Daimler, etc.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

In June 2011, BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche released a joint statement at the 15 th Automobil Elektronik Kongress in Ludwigsburg on their agreement to implement a number of common architectural elements for their on-board power network: an additional 48 V subnet; a charging connector type for all plug-in vehicles (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2015

The share of electric vehicles produced in the EU has also expanded, increasing from 30% (of EV registered in the EU) in 2011 to 65% in 2014. 3,818 REV (specifically, the BMW i3). Support measures should be based on technology neutral criteria, such as CO 2 and other pollutant emissions, or energy efficiency. 12,613 diesel PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The BMW i3 uses the BMW eDrive rear-wheel drive powertrain previously found on the BMW ActiveE (but the i3 is significantly lighter). Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The new Saab 9-3 will have emissions of just 119g/km CO2 when it goes on sale, bringing it in line with its competitors such as the BMW 1 series (with emissions from 118g/km CO2) and Audi A3 (with emissions from 99g/km CO2). Aimed at the competitive company car market, the new 2011 Saab 9-3 [.].

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

As with the BMW MINI E , what is stunning, if not surprising, is how quickly a decent fully electric vehicle can be put on the road. All eyes are fixed on 2011. Tags: Ford electric ford focus plug-in hybrid bmw mini e extended range electric car battery electric car plug-in car.

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JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. The hybrid powertrain has also been revamped, with its CO 2 emissions reduced still further to 75 g/km and corresponding combined-cycle consumption lowered to 3.3 The CO 2 emissions of the Euro 6-compliant 1.0-liter lbs) lighter.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2015

BMW M GmbH unveiled the BMW Concept M4 GTS at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. The BMW Concept M4 GTS is the first M3/M4 special production vehicle to be sold in the US. The BMW Concept M4 GTS showcases new technologies which will debut in production vehicles later this year. OLED rear lights.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Carbon-dioxide emissions from these larger vehicles are 5–15% higher as a result (4.69×10 The CAFE standards for 2011-2016 are footprint-based—i.e., The model allows BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and VW to violate the standard and pay the legally required penalties. sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To 10 11 –5.17×10

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JULY 2, 2011

At BMW Motorrad Innovation Day 2011, BMW highlighted its latest concept electric-drive E-Scooter. BMW Motorrad earlier developed an electric study vehicle, the C1-E, as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM. Components of the E-Scooter. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Electric machine for the E-Scooter.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

As America downsizes and SUVs go unpurchased, GM’s diehards put inefficient if zero-emission H2/FCV Equinoxes in advertisements and a few dozen driveways to which they remain tethered by unavailable fuel. (By Nissan and Renault have now promised tens of thousands of EVs on three continents by 2011.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Lexus LF-Ch – Considered a rival to the BMW 120d and the Audi A3 2.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2011

BMW Manufacturing has launched the first phase of an integrated program of work with the intent to validate the economic and technical feasibility of converting landfill gas (LFG) into hydrogen. The project team will include BMW, Advanced Technology International (a subsidiary of SCRA), the Gas Technology Institute, Ameresco, Inc.,

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