Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The simulations, reported in a paper in Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, suggest the potential effectiveness of an initiative by the environmental innovation company ENS Technology to use underground car parks as air purification sites, or “lungs of the city”. The influence of the wind is very clear from this picture.

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MARCH 27, 2019

The funding will be used to market the company’s electric motor—the Hunstable Electric Turbine (HET)—across the electric vehicle (EV) industry as well as the micro-mobility (scooters), robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries.

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MAY 26, 2014

The demonstration project is designed to produce “green” hydrogen from a surplus of wind and solar power using an electrolyzer, and to use solid storage to create a hydrogen cogeneration plant and hydrogen filling-station infrastructure for buses and cars. By 2016, the H 2 BER partner companies will invest more than €10 million (US$13.7

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Inspired by the damping mechanisms which sustain trees under wind and seismic loads, researchers at The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan are investigating the potential for the development of energy harvesting systems that efficiently convert the same motion- and wind-based excitations into electric power.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

Comstock proposes to build a pre-pilot scale system to demonstrate a novel new pathway to convert its biointermediates from forestry residues and other forms of lignocellulosic biomass into renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, gasoline, and marine fuel at dramatically improved yield, efficiency, and cost. Comstock Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

Toyota said that it is expecting annual volume of 50-100 cars/year in 2015 and 2016. The system uses Toyota-developed components including the Toyota FC Stack, FC boost converter, and high-pressure hydrogen tanks. Initial price is €66,000 (US$73,735) + VAT (Germany). Toyota Mirai at Geneva 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2016

The isobutene was then shipped to Germany and converted into isooctane. The current initial collaboration, expected to end in 2016, also encompasses the delivery of larger batches that will allow Audi to run comprehensive engine testing and thus validate the specifications of Global Bioenergies’ isooctane. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2011

Rare earth materials and permanent magnets are utilized in a wide range of products, but are critical enablers for many clean energy technologies such as hybrid and electric-drive vehicles, wind turbines, and lighting as well as for consumer electronics, IT and communications systems, and defense systems.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

billion) worldwide plus an additional €14 billion (US$19 billion) in China during the period to 2016. Some €600 million is to be invested in expanding the use of renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power. (At Ten SMA inverters and 5 transformers (rated at 1500 KVA each) convert the 9.58 billion (US$83.4

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

This project is unique in that the buses will be charged during the day to take advantage of the renewable energy made available by the abundant solar and wind energy available on the island. In 2016, KT dedicated local funding to the demonstration of one battery electric bus in its service area located in Kitsap County, WA.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Working in conjunction with Daimler Advanced Engineering, the team developed an innovative organic Rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery (WHR) system that converts a portion of the exhaust heat into usable energy. The basic shape originated as a 3D computer model, which was carefully honed by aerodynamicists using digital wind.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

seconds of the 2016 A3 Cabriolet (1.8 On a drive along tightly winding, climbing and descending, and sometimes narrow roads, the A3 Sportback e-tron stayed planted to the pavement on its line through tight curves taken at speed. The A3 Sportback e-tron accelerates from 0-70 in a respectable 7.6 seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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MARCH 31, 2021

Development of the lithium-ion energy storage system began in 2016 and was inspired by technologies that have proven themselves in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. The reduced yaw damping and increased agility support dynamic maneuvers such as driving on winding country roads.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Top) 2016 XC90. More on torque infill later.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

A fifth paper presented at the World Congress assessed one year of in-use operating data from first-generation Chevrolet Volt and projected the performance of the second generation.). Concentrated winding NdFeB magnet. liter range extender engine. For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt.

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MAY 9, 2024

Energy experts have been warning that electricity is likely to get more expensive and less reliable unless renewable power that waxes and wanes under inconstant sunlight and wind is backed up by generators that can run whenever needed. These rectennas would then convert the signal to usable DC electricity.

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DECEMBER 2, 2018

The transmission integrates compact planetary gears and a lighter, thinner hydraulic torque converter. Cadillac has been growing its presence across China in recent years, with retail sales exceeding 100,000 units in 2016 and 170,000 units in 2017. It has a lightweight and compact design plus a wide 7.39:1 1 overall ratio.

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MARCH 23, 2016

Two days before the official Prologue for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Paul Ricard, France, Porsche presented its new 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car for the 2016 season. For 2016, the components of the electric drive have also become more powerful and efficient. Three aerodynamic specifications are the maximum allowed.)

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The Mirai uses the Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS), which features both fuel cell technology and hybrid technology, and includes proprietary Toyota-developed components including the fuel cell (FC) Stack, FC boost converter, and high-pressure hydrogen tanks. FC Boost Converter. The system accelerates Mirai from 0–60 in 9.0

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AUGUST 30, 2016

Carbon fiber currently is produced by converting a carbon-containing polymer precursor fiber to pure carbon fiber through a carefully controlled series of heating and stretching steps. ORNL began accepting license applications in March 2016. Jackson and several of her ORNL teammates joined LeMond Composites in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. Wind tunnel-optimized design. A new, standard 1.4L Refinement details. Models equipped with the 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

ORNL researchers developed a catalyst made of copper nanoparticles (seen as spheres) embedded in carbon nanospikes that can convert carbon dioxide into ethanol. For instance, the process could be used to store excess electricity generated from variable power sources such as wind and solar. Click to enlarge. Hensley, D. Bonnesen, P.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

Positioning the oxidation catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter and SCR system (selective catalytic reduction using reducing agent AdBlue) close to the engine makes the emission control components react especially quickly. Another new feature is the newly developed injection system with piezo injectors.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. Ford’s Transit Custom Kombi M1 and Tourneo Custom models are now available to order with a unique-to-segment rear air suspension system, for customer delivery in late 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

Both motors utilize segment conductor winding, where the coil is inserted from the axial direction of the stator core, as well as square copper wire versus the previous round wire, providing a denser and more compact stator. The intelligent Power unit (IPU) packages a DC-DC converter and a 1.3 with torque remaining at 62.7

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To avoid CO 2 emissions associated with H2-production, electrolysis of water powered by solar, wind or hydroelectricity would be a preferred source and has achieved a level of maturity and success. The amount of CO 2 re-assimilated with mixotrophy depends upon the degree of reduction of the desired metabolite (product). Jones, Alan G.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The Q7 PHEV will arrive in dealerships in Germany in 2016, and will likely come to the US, although perhaps with a gasoline-engine variant. Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. Audi e-tron quattro concept SUV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Through the end of April of 2016, Accord is the outright best-selling midsize car in America with sales up 13.2% High-efficiency dual bed catalytic converter. A key contributor to the Accord Hybrid’s excellent emissions performance is a single dual bed catalytic converter that replaces the previous engine’s two converters.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2018

An example of a simplified schematic for converting atmospheric carbon dioxide, water, and solar or wind electricity into ethanol, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. He has won numerous awards, including the PMSE Distinguished Service Award (2016), AIChE Clarence (Larry) G. Source: Mattershift. Click to enlarge. Mattershift.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Furthermore, acoustic windshield glass and carefully shaped side mirrors mitigate wind noise. A 38 kW electric motor and clutch replaces the traditional torque converter to provide strong off-the-line acceleration and power assistance to the engine when necessary. The Optima Hybrid replaces the previous generation’s 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Broadly, these can be described as: EcoBoost–Next Generation (CY 2014-2016). Converter lockup/modulation optimizations. Ford hosted Green Car Congress for the Dearborn briefing.]. Examples of these include: Gear shifting optimization. Transmission damper optimization. Engine stabilized temperatures.

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