Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so. This is necessary because power generation from renewable energies depends on availability of sun and wind and can therefore only be controlled to a limited extent. Source: neon.

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Grid BMW Power Powered 191

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

Selections for funding were made within the DOE under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office annual funding announcement (FOA). Fuel cells are a key way to electrify larger, longer range vehicles, such as light duty trucks and buses, where the cost and weight of batteries are prohibitive.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Low Cost Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. In other words, we must continue to develop all forms of domestic energy, including renewables. Clean diesel. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Cars That Think

JULY 2, 2024

Along with colleagues from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , Ames Laboratory , and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, we have been studying advanced motor concepts as part of the U.S. kg in the 2017 Prius. Heavy rare earth metals are generally in shorter supply than the light rare earths, such as neodymium.)

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Motors Motoring Motor Building 133

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Distinguished Design. News: BMW iX EV.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Up there, 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, ozone molecules absorb the sun’s ultraviolet light, protecting life far below. Preventing further, more perilous levels of warming will require immediately shifting away from fossil fuels, scaling up renewable energy, and potentially even removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Ozone Solar Climate Change Climate 119

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The Department of Energy (DOE) is making available up to $9 million ( DE-FOA-0000715 ) for roughly 50 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Department’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. EERE is the only program Office participating in this FOA.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

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Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150