Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2017

A team from Stanford, Carnegie Mellon University, and MIT recently published an open-access paper in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society reviewing the practical challenges hindering the development of solid-state Li-ion batteries. However, there remain a number of unresolved issues precluding commercialization at this point.

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Li-ion MIT Batteries Battery 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2020

Additionally, LNG engines are tuned to either emit low nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions—at the cost of higher methane emissions in some cases—or to incorporate NO x reduction technologies such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR). 2017) that actual ship operations are different.

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Mariner Climate Fuel Oil 427

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. It also reviews policies and implications that could affect future market growth. million unit uptick in 5 years. ZEV sales increased 29.1%

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. We have reviewed Kia’s hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, and have been impressed with them all. Previous Kia Niro Hybrid Interactions by CFR Staff: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

At the company’s Capital Markets Day 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sasol management said that the company will no longer pursue its proposed ) project in the US ( earlier post ) and furthermore will not invest in additional greenfields gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects.

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Oil Prices Louisiana South Africa Oil 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

It was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come to market in 2020, but it only officially entered production in late 2022. Tesla Semi can travel up to 500 miles with a full load, which the company claims is competitive with diesel semi trucks with a much lower cost of operation. Keep an eye out for them on the road!

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Tesla Nevada Auto 2017 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2017

A team comprising representatives of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS), the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), MAHLE, Tata Motors, and IGSD reviewed the newly constructed SL-MAC system and the prototype at the MAHLE Behr facility in Lockport, New York in April. Andersen, S.,

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Motor Motors Motoring Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Since starting its battery production activities in January 2017, Gigafactory Nevada has played a key role in Tesla’s overall operations. “He seems to be betting that a huge factory will significantly reduce the cost of making batteries, which remain the most expensive part of electric cars.

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Nevada Batteries Battery Tesla 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

These fuel economy levels are achieved based on a sustained 4%–6% annual reduction of fuel use per mile with incremental technology additions that do not compromise vehicle size or utility at an incremental cost of $800–$1,300 from 2025 to 2030. Previous costs of compliance have been greatly overestimated. Lightweighting.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

ARB is initiating its review of the Plan and is inviting public comment on whether the Plan meets the terms and goals of the 2.0-liter The first 30-month cycle runs from Q1 2017 through Q2 2019. Site development for the first Electrify America stations will begin in Q2 2017, with development initiated for all stations by Q2 2018.

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California America San Jose Sacramento 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The study also illustrates how a holistic, total vehicle approach to system mass and cost reduction can help offset the additional cost of a 37% mass reduced body structure. Included with the report are a US EPA-contracted peer review by SRA International and EPA’s responses, as well as Lotus’ responses to the peer review.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2012

The preliminary scope of the proposed project includes: Projected capital cost of approximately $5 billion. The company anticipates filing a facilities application initiating a regulatory review with the National Energy Board in 2014. —Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. Adding new pump stations along the route.

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Oil-Sands Mariner Oil North America 207

Blink Charging

JANUARY 3, 2024

This month, resolve to log into the Blink host portal , ensure your information is up-to-date, and review station usage at your locations. What costs a certain amount this year may cost double next year thanks to inflation and fluctuating prices of materials.

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Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 64

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2017

The generator was designed and built by Hydrogenics with safety and regulatory reviews by the Hydrogen Safety Panel, US Coast Guard, and the American Bureau of Shipping. The design of the generator was reviewed by the US Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and the Hydrogen Safety Panel to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

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Parts Fuel Honolulu Hydrogen 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

In addition to partially covering the operating costs of hydrogen stations, the three automakers have also agreed to help infrastructure companies deliver the best possible customer service and create a convenient, hassle-free refueling network for owners of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Background.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This FOA, issued in August 2017, is a $50-million funding opportunity for projects supporting cost-shared research and development to design, construct, and operate two large-scale pilots to demonstrate transformational coal technologies. In Phase I, Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. Southwest Research Institute.

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Coal North Dakota Illinois Universal 262

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

For the 2017-2025 model year standards, ARB proposes to use the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approach and adopt separate standards for CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O. ARB staff proposes that many of the technologies that reduce climate change emissions will also reduce the operating costs of light-duty vehicles.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro FE Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2018

These metro areas are expected to account for 89% of expected battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation through 2022, according to a 2017 Navigant report. The cost of installation will be incorporated into a monthly fee. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.

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America California Emissions Vehicles 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2017

Responses from more than 5,000 vehicle owners intending to purchase a new vehicle within the next 36 months were reviewed in the 2017 Autonomous Driving and Urban Mobility Consumer Analysis. Price points varied by country, with US consumers indicating they would pay the highest price to have the feature in their next new vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2010

The study investigated scenarios for two distinct vehicle architectures appropriate for production in 2017 and 2020. Mass and Cost Summary. System Weight (kg) 2020 Venza 2017 Venza. Mass reduction % Cost factor % Mass reduction % Cost factor. Robert Hentschel, Director of Lotus Engineering. Closures/Fenders.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

When we have the Crown for a week or more we will post a Road Test review. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. A country cruiser. Hybrid Options.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 86

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2011

The report finds that the cost of meeting the fourth carbon budget and the 2030 indicative target would be less than 1% GDP. 2013 – 2017. The fourth budget package also includes measures to minimize costs of the low-carbon transition to industries exposed to international competition. UK 5-year Carbon Budgets.

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Carbon Climate Change Emissions Climate 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

EV Info

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Or in other words we are reliant on Putin to keep the light on and at his mercy on the cost of the gas. Right now, production is low in Russia, so the cost has increased. The unit cost of Gas in the UK is 4 times the price of US Gas. – Centrica closed the vast Rough storage facility in 2017 prompting concerns about gas pricing.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. [ Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

A step up from the CX-5 in size Getting There Clean Fleet Report reviewed the CX-50 with the optional Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. of torque when using 87 octane–or 250 hp and 320 lb. S Premium Plus $38,373 2.5

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

Several major automakers are pursuing early market testing with consumers beginning this year and are expected to ramp up production to nearly 50,000 vehicles in california by 2017. Source: DOE Hydrogen Program & Vehicle Technologies Program, 2009 Merit Review. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. Infrastructure.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

Either way, as Ronald Coase demonstrated, the social costs of air pollution are internalized into the market decision, resulting in an economically efficient outcome. Cars serve as a means of transportation whose only other dimensions of interest are mpg and cost. NHTSA CAFE and EPA greenhouse gas standards for vehicles.

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Energy Pollution EPA Fuel 265

EV Connect

AUGUST 2, 2021

Tax credits for installing EV charging stations are available in a variety of forms, and many of them apply toward the cost of equipment and installation. It applies to installs dating back to January 1, 2017, and has been extended through December 31, 2021. It covers 30% of the cost for equipment and installation, up to $30,000.

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Tax Credit Tax Electric Vehicles Charging 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

This Flash Drive is a first look review that will be followed by a longer and more in-depth Road Test review at a later time. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. The New Exterior.

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Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

We have reviewed, and have been impressed with, all their hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. [ The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report earlier reviewed the 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD with the turbocharged 1.6-liter Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. liter engine, coming away impressed with the styling and performance.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76