Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

This workshop will influence future funding opportunities at the Commission through its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, which provides up to $100 million a year for alternative fuels and vehicle technology development. Agenda, presentations and details on how to participate are available.

Energy 150

Energy Charging Sacramento California 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Annex VI sets progressive stricter regulations in order to control emissions from ships, including sulfur oxides (SO x ) and nitrous oxides (NO x )—which present major risks to both the environment and human health. That review was completed in 2016 and submitted to MEPC 70. If not, the date could be deferred to 2025.

Oil 150

Oil 2020 Puerto Rico Virgin Islands 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2020

ASTM International has approved and published a seventh annex to D7566 , the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specification, with support from the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI). Annex A5: Alcohol to Jet Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (ATJ-SPK) (2016). Earlier post.).

Fuel 186

Fuel Oil Convert Hydrogen 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

. … Recently, the direct formic acid fuel cell has been developed for portable power applications, where formic acid is a promising alternative fuel because it can produce hydrogen at relatively low temperatures over Pd/C catalyst (HCOOH → CO 2 + H 2 ). —Hwang et al. 2016.01.080.

Oil 150

Oil Hydrogen Production Range 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2016

The algae-based polyurethane is sustainable, biodegradable, and meets performance requirements, and a commercial launch is anticipated in 2016. To date, there have been 117 publications, 12 patent applications and 316 presentations from CAB-Comm research.

Commercial 150

Commercial San Diego Universal Nebraska 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The alleged violations do not present a safety hazard; the cars remain legal to drive and resell. Golf (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Passat (Model Years 2014-2015). Volkswagen would need to initiate the process that will fix the cars’ emissions systems. Owners of cars of these models and years do not need to take any action at this time.

EPA 150

EPA Diesel California 2015 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

At the Fuel Cell Seminar in Los Angeles, California today, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the ANSI Convener of ISO Working Group 24 (from the Technical Committee on Fueling Stations) gave an overview presentation on the new ISO 19880 technical report for hydrogen fueling stations. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Hydrogen 150

Hydrogen Standards Fuel Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

The other defendants are believed to presently reside in Germany. Jürgen Peter: Peter worked in the VW Quality Management and Product Safety Group from 1990 until the present. On 25 October 2016, Volkswagen obtained final Court approval for a 2.0L Cox of the Eastern District of Michigan. Schmidt was arrested on 7 Jan.

United States 150

United States Diesel EPA Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

Fuel 225

Fuel Energy Sale 2013 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2016

However, argues a team from the University of Minnesota in an open-access paper published in the journal Energy Policy , once the “fuel market rebound effect” is factored in, RFS2 actually increases GHG emissions when all fuel GHG intensity targets specified under the act are met. —Hill et al. 2016.07.035.

Tax 150

Tax Emissions Market Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Member States should also consider how fuel and vehicle taxation can be used to support greenhouse gas reductions in the transport sector in line with the Commission’s proposal on the taxation of energy products. This will need to be supported by a modern and coherent infrastructure design and smarter pricing of infrastructure usage.

Renewable 210

Renewable Transportation Emissions Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

To reduce the fuel consumption of new vehicles, the report recommends a set of three complementary policies: Clearly defined increases in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards should continue to be enacted beyond the 2016 target (34.1 A national strategy for alternative fuels should be developed.

MIT 199

MIT Emissions Light Climate Change 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative fuels from biomass. Hybrid electric vehicles.

Cost Of 210

Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2016 we were so taken by that year’s RX that three staffers had to take a closer look: Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Smooth looks. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

However, the agencies expect that a portion of these improvements will be made through improvements in air conditioning leakage and through use of alternative refrigerants, which would not contribute to fuel economy. The standards will become more stringent on average in each model year from 2017 through 2025.

MPG 210

MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

While a recall presents a short-term bump in the road regarding consumer perception of HEVs and EVs, there is no question that longer term, the fundamental drivers for increased powertrain electrification are alive and well. We expect that HEV, PHEVs and BEVs will reach total cost of ownership parity by 2010, 2016 and 2018 respectively.

Prius 186

Prius Toyota PHEV Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. US reliance on imported liquid fuels is reduced by increased domestic production and greater fuel efficiency. AEO2010 presents updated projections for US energy consumption and production through 2035.

Renewable 199

Renewable Oil 2010 Energy 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Kia 73

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2016

The purpose of the annual ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship, established in 2014, is to encourage young professors and scholars to pursue research in green energy technology that may promote the development of next-generation vehicles capable of utilizing alternative fuels.

Toyota 150

Toyota Green Energy 2016 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

MPG 85

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2022 Kia K5.

Hyundai 84

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

for 2016, followed by the Model X. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2020 Subaru Legacy.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza.

Honda 86

Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

reductions in air conditioning leakage, which would not contribute to fuel economy. The action builds on the first phase of the Obama Administration’s national program (2012-2016) ( earlier post ), which will raise fuel efficiency equivalent to 35.5 In the CAFE program for MYs 2017–2019, the fuel economy of.

Fuel Economy 338

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

Beginning in 2016, NHTSA and EPA will coordinate a mid-term review that must be finalized by April 2018. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) examined several topics related to fuel economy and advanced vehicle technologies. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final.

Standards 150

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2015

The ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship aims to encourage young professors and scholars to pursue research in green energy technology that may promote the development of next-generation vehicles capable of utilizing alternative fuels. Reducing CO 2 emissions. 2015 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellows. Description.

Toyota 150

Toyota Green Energy Massachusetts 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

As a next step, the Commission will present it to the EU institutions. If it continues on the present path, the unavoidable challenge of shifting to a low-carbon economy will be made harder by the economic, social and environmental costs of having fragmented national energy markets. Europe needs to make the right choices now.

Transportation 150

Transportation Europe Energy Climate 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2016

PODE is a promising alternative fuel for diesel engines, and offers high volatility, high ignitability and high oxygen content. PODE is thus also suited for for blend and dual-fuel combustion—such as reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI)—due to the low-temperature chemistry. —Wang et al.

Diesel 150

Diesel Fuel Gasoline Wisconsin 150

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Third, the acidity of a substance is determined by the amount of hydrogen ion present in that solution; the more hydrogen ions, the more acidic. For this reason the anodes of fuel cells need platinum to prevent rapid degradation. 2016) Elon Musk explains why hydrogen cars are ‘incredibly dumb’ Business Insider [link].

Hydrogen 52

Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

A team from the US Naval Academy and the US Navy have tested a Direct Sugar to Hydrocarbon (DSH) biosynthetic fuel in multiple diesel engines. Their results, reported in a paper presented at the SAE World Congress in Detroit, show that DSH meets all three of their proposed combustion acceptance metrics. Background.

Engine 314

Engine Fuel Diesel 2014 314

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Crown’s Competitors (hint: it’s a slim field & not too fresh) Road Test: 2016 Dodge Charger Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima Road Test: 2017 Chrysler 300 Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

Toyota 80

Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 80