Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

EPA 236

EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In 2012, Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-16-2012 called for 1.5 million ZEVs to be on the road in California by 2025, as a means of helping the state reach its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. However, there was no mention of larger, heavier-duty trucks and buses.

San Marino 186

San Marino Purchase California Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

Sandia National Laboratories’ Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory is undergoing a major renovation so Sandia researchers can test larger batteries for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Those studies included 12 years of testing for the FreedomCAR program and the US Advanced Battery Consortium.

Stimulus Package 231

Stimulus Package Batteries Battery Stimulus 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In anticipation of increasing demand for start-stop systems, Johnson Controls is adding Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery production capacity. AGM battery technology is at this point the dominant start-stop energy storage technology. Johnson Controls AGM battery. Click to enlarge.

2011 150

2011 2020 Li-ion Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

To date, ARPA-E has invested more than $900 million across 362 projects through 18 focused programs and two open funding solicitations (OPEN 2009 and OPEN 2012).

Solar 240

Solar Convert 2009 Conversion 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Developed with battery technology from Tesla Motors, SolarCity DemandLogic storage includes learning software that automates the discharge of stored energy to optimize utility charge savings for customers. Elon Musk is the Chairman of Solar City, and Chairman and CEO of Tesla Motors.

Energy Storage 257

Energy Storage Energy Connecticut Tesla 257

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Plug-in hybrid, full battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles count toward an automaker’s requirement.

PHEV 195

PHEV Emissions California Cleaner 195

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2011

ALTe has signed a long-term supply agreement with A123 Systems for complete lithium-ion battery packs to be integrated into ALTe’s range-extended hybrid electric powertrain systems. The packs will be matched with a four-cylinder engine, electric motors and proprietary controls modules to increase fuel economy by up to 200%.

Lithium Ion 218

Lithium Ion Supplies Fuel Economy Batteries 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

LaCrosse with eAssist—GM’s light electrification system—uses a compact lithium-ion battery pack and small electric motor to aid the performance of a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter liter gas engine, while advanced start/stop technology allows the vehicle to operate on just electricity while at rest.

Buick 231

Buick California Sale Lithium Ion 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Nissan announced that US pricing for the updated 2013 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will start at an MSRP of $28,800 for the newly-added entry-level S grade—an 18% reduction from the $35,200 MSRP of the 2012 LEAF entry model, the SV. The 2012 LEAF SL had an MSRP of $37,250. MSRPs of 2012 LEAF and 2013 LEAF.

2013 360

2013 Nissan Tax Credit Tax 360

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

Light 145

Light Kansas City New York Washington 145

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Emissions are usually higher in the production phase of electric cars, but these are more than offset by lower emissions in the use phase over time.

Climate 268

Climate Pollution Gasoline-Electric 2017 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Economy Standards California 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The Tel Aviv-based company, founded in 2012, is a nanotechnology materials pioneer and a leading companies in the field of electric charging and energy-storage materials. Complementing the investment, both partners have agreed to a strategic partnership that focuses on the field of fast battery charging. StoreDot Ltd.

Li-ion 170

Li-ion Energy Storage New York City Charging 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The ACC regulations revise California’s Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program (which includes both criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards) as well as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program. ARB submitted a request to EPA for a waiver of preemption for its ACC regulations on 27 June 2012.

EPA 240

EPA Grant Clean Cleaning 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2011

Model Year 2012 brings two new ecoFLEX models into the Astra line-up. The Astra ecoFLEX model features a Start/Stop system, a high-performance battery, a heavy-duty starter and low-rolling-resistance tires. The package comprises a Start/Stop system, a high-performance battery, a heavy-duty starter and low-rolling-resistance tires.

2012 186

2012 GM MPG Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% This action expands on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 Light truck sales. Light truck market share in California in Q4 2018 was 57.3%, up from 54.0% for the year overall.

California 186

California Sale PHEV 2018 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

i-MiEV 247

i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. But things are looking up for electric. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.

Electric Vehicles 218

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars Las Vegas 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

The model estimates sales of 40 vehicle technologies, including conventional and hybrid ICE, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, battery-electric vehicles, and a range of hydrogen vehicles. Among the other initial findings of the study are: Low-cost batteries (Bat+) help all vehicles: H2Vs and PEVs as well as BEVs.

Hydrogen 281

Hydrogen Market Vehicles Plug-in 281

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

The ALTe system converts conventional light-duty trucks into a range-extended electric vehicle. ALTe, the developer of a range-extended electric powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles, is collaborating with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to help validate the ALTe powertrain for the fleet industry.

Fleet 218

Fleet Lithium Ion Range F-150 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Volkswagen will formally unveil the Golf GTE—a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Golf hatchback combining electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI—at the Geneva Motor Show next month. In pure electric mode (activated at the press of a button), the Golf GTE can travel up to 31 miles (50 km), depending on conditions.

Plug-in 252

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2013

Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. Project VGV uses surplus electricity generated by renewable and nuclear sources to produce hydrogen via electrolysis. Earlier post.).

Volt 334

Volt Financing Gas Power 334

DIY Electric Car

MARCH 3, 2012

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. I only need existing wiring for lights, horns, wipers, rear defroster, etc. I am looking about $100 per battery, and no shipping costs as a bonus.

Conversion 100

Conversion 2012 Deep Cycle Lead Acid 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. —Park et al. With this step the capability of serial production will also be demonstrated.

Fuel 150

Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2010

Enel, Endesa and the Renault-Nissan Alliance signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing electric mobility across several geographical areas in Italy, Spain and Latin America. Between 2011 and 2012, Renault will launch a complete range of 4 electric vehicles: the urban vehicle Twizy Z.E.,

Spain 210

Spain Italy America Nissan 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. to develop and test a 25 kWh prototype battery system based on nanostructured polymer electrolytes. control over mechanical and electrical properties. Earlier post.).

Li-ion 186

Li-ion Grid Energy California 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2009

EV penetration with a battery swap model in three scenarios. In two other scenarios considered, a high oil price scenario (using EIA projections) and a battery swap operator-subsidzied scenario, EV new vehicle sales penetration reaches 85% and 86% respectively by 2030. Becker (2009). Click to enlarge.

Electric Cars 150

Electric Cars Batteries Battery Market 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. It incentivises OEMs to ramp up production and adoption of these environmentally friendly vehicles.

India 52

India Manufacturer Batteries Battery 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

Polk light vehicle forecast through 2016. New light vehicle registrations in the US in 2013 are expected to rise 6.6% over 2012 levels to 15.3 increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region. increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region.

2013 277

2013 Hybrid San Francisco Vehicles 277

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2011

GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 kWh lithium-ion battery system built with Hitachi third-generation power-optimized cells. Source: Hitachi Review. Click to enlarge.

Li-ion 210

Li-ion PHEV Power Powered 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

to hold warming to 2 °C as outlined in the IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2012 (ETP) 2 °C Scenario (2DS). In 2012, sales of hybrid-electric vehicles passed the one million mark. HEV sales broke the one million mark in 2012, and reached 1.2 EV sales more than doubled in 2012, passing 100,000.

Carbon 265

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation 265

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. DOE will sponsor activities to encourage safe and environmentally responsible development and use of domestic petroleum and natural gas resources.

2014 225

2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

Waste 312

Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2015

The approach described is designed to meet simultaneously federal air quality standards; achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; reduce petroleum consumption; and decrease health risk from transportation sources through 2030. Projected statewide light duty vehicle technology mix. Vision 2.0 Click to enlarge.

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Emissions Cleaner 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Shale gas offsets declines in other US supply to meet. The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

Gas 199

Gas 2011 Price Energy 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. This reduces exhaust back-pressure at low engine rpm, allowing the energy of the exhaust gas pulses to be utilized as efficiently as possible.

BMW 275

BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275