Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2020

In climate models, if you simulate the world with sulfur emissions from shipping, and you simulate the world without these emissions, there is a sizable cooling effect from changes in the model clouds due to shipping. Satellite image taken 16 January 2018 off the coast of Europe. NASA Earth Observatory. C, or 1.8 ?F,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This was in part due to differences in wind and proximity to the road but, surprisingly, the number of vehicles didn’t make that much of a difference. The study is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. —Greg Evans. Wang, Cheol-Heon Jeong, Nathan Hilker, Kerolyn K. Shairsingh, Robert M. 8b01914.

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Pollution Canada Carbon Climate Change 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

From August 2016 to October 2018, NASA, through a contract with the two state agencies, flew remote sensing equipment over selected portions of the state. To reduce methane’s impact on the climate, California has set a goal to cut overall emissions in the state by 40 from 2013 levels by 2030.

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Emissions Los Angeles California Oil 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2019

Volkswagen is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. Volkswagen Group brands and their industry partners have been working in this field for some time; Audi has been operating the world’s first industrial power-to-gas plant in Werlte (Emsland) since 2013, with the Audi e-gas produced from wind power being fed into the natural gas grid.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric 2019 314

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The findings are outlined in three new papers published in Earth System Science Data , Environmental Research Letters , and Nature Climate Change. over 2018 emissions. —down 50% from its peak in 2005—displaced by cheaper natural gas, wind and solar power, as well as savings from energy efficiency. That compares to 2.1%

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Carbon Global Emissions Climate Change 195

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof. meters (6.5

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Audi 2018 Production Concept 150

Cars That Think

APRIL 7, 2024

Overall, the IT and communications sectors are estimated to account for 2 to 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and, according to one 2018 study, could by 2040 reach 14 percent. Hubert points out that bloated code offers giant attack surfaces for bad actors.

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Green Wind 2018 Personal 93

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

However, emissions do not just remain in conurbations; particles and gaseous pollutants can be transported thousands of kilometers by the wind. The HALO research aircraft is a joint initiative of German environmental and climate research institutions. We are conducting low-level visual flights and can only fly in cloudless areas.

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Emissions Taiwan Asia Ozone 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2018

The processing method at Olaroz is based on existing brine treatment operations with modifications tailored to suit the brine chemistry and climatic conditions at Olaroz. The measured and indicated resource of 6.4 Mt LCE is capable of sustaining current continuous production for 40-plus years with only ~15% of the defined resource extracted.

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Toyota Argentina Lithium Ion Carbon 207

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The government elected last year passed the country’s first climate-action law in more than a decade. It’s all part of a green-hydrogen wave that’s spreading worldwide. Ark Energy’s project is part of a clean-energy blitz in Australia by its parent company, Seoul-based metal-refining giant Korea Zinc. Why a hydrogen truck?

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Australia Hydrogen Green Renewable 145

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

It’s a case where diesel has probably been beneficial in terms of climate impacts, but it’s come at the cost of human health. — Steven Barrett, the Raymond L. Barrett says this transboundary effect may be due to the nature of NO x emissions. —Steven Barrett. Guillaume P. Chossière, Robert Malina, Florian Allroggen, Sebastian D.

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MIT Diesel Europe Emissions 273

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2024

Noise cancellation helps reduce the in-cabin presence of road and wind noise. As part of the Cold Climate Package ($1,175) there was a heated windshield and washer jets. The two-zone climate control has an air quality sensor with cabin air ionization.

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Range Hybrid Land Rover Clean 82

Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

I’m part of a team testing Peregrine—a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with miniaturized ice-penetrating radar, which can image the glacial ice all the way down to the bedrock below. And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change.

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Climate Change Climate Water Carbon Fiber 98

Cars That Think

JULY 15, 2023

We just hope we can do it in time to be a major part of the solution to the climate crisis.” We showed that we could basically hand-build 16 winding coils and assemble them into one high-performing magnet,” says Sorbom. At that point, we’ll be one step closer to a new era of carbon-free baseload electricity,” says Sorbom. “We

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Fusion Molten Salt MIT Building 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

California will meet its 2030 climate targets more than three decades late, in 2061, and could be more than 100 years late in meeting its 2050 target if the average rate of emissions reductions from the past year hold steady, according to a new study tracking more than a decade of environmental and economic indicators in the state.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The only choice For the all-wheel drive version, which Clean Fleet Report had for a week, the transmission is part of the Honda Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control. Tire noise was minimal Wind and road (tire) noise was low, but at times the engine was noisy during stress, such as aggressive acceleration or climbing a grade.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 79

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

The new solar park is an integral part of Volkswagen’s worldwide sustainability strategy, which includes generating more power within the Group from renewable energy sources, said Volkswagen Group Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas, Wolfram Thomas. We have adopted the most comprehensive approach possible.

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Solar Phoenix 2012 Power 268

Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2024

Images of catastrophic scenarios — birds, engine failure, parts falling off, total systemic breakdown — pinballed through the passengers’ imaginations as the plane seemed to struggle to find its equilibrium. Is this part of the course?” The power surged and then seemed to falter, and the plane became worryingly quiet. What was it?

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Alaska Charlotte Engine Houston 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 73

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This year’s Index finds that 2018 greenhouse gas emissions—the latest year for which data are available—rose overall for the first time since 2012, driven in part by increases in the power and commercial sectors. MMTCO 2 e (+0.2%) in 2018 compared to 2017. from 2017 to 2018 due to a strong growth in real GDP.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2021

The flagship project MethanQuest was launched in September 2018, and on it a total of 29 partners from research, industry and the energy sector have come together to work on processes for producing hydrogen and methane from renewables and for using them to achieve climate-neutral mobility and power generation.

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Industrial Industry Hydrogen Gas-Electric 435

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The as-standard particulate filter is the only part of the exhaust system that is under the floor. Its special features include cylinder shutoff at part load as well as the positioning of the turbochargers in the V between the cylinder banks. The as-standard particulate filter is part of the exhaust system under the floor.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

The power rear sliding window and power sunroof were nice features, along with the wireless charger for mobile phones, dual zone climate control and leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel with audio and cruise controls. About those radio knobs and the climate control wheels: they are constructed using a cheap-feeling chromed plastic.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. Wind noise is unnoticeable, helped by the car’s 0.30 The UVO telematics allows for remote setting of the climate control, locking and unlocking the doors, Find My Car, and other convenience features. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Road Test: 2018 Lexus RX 350. Coefficient of Drag (Cd).

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. Bluetooth voice commands for the radio and the telephone are part of the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) voice assistant system.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 76

Cars That Think

JUNE 24, 2022

For instance, just 8 percent of Indian homes had air-conditioning in 2018, but that share is. Fossil fuels dominate even though renewable energy generation in many parts of the world now. cents per kilowatt-hour, and wind power to 3.4 percent from solar and wind power. likely to rise to 50 percent by 2050. IIT Madras.

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Coal Energy Storage Wind India 88

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. Clean Fleet Report’s Civic Touring had a solid black interior with tasteful chrome touches around the touchscreen, display hood, controls for the dual zone automatic climate system, door handles and on the steering wheel.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the RWD RC 350 F Sport, enjoying the smooth shifts as it pulled strong through the gears with the engine winding-up nicely from 2,000 rpm to wring-out some fun with maximum torque at 4,800 rpm. When Two Doors Will Do: Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe. Your numbers may differ. Out and About.

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 67

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

The power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, that provided excellent rear visibility, were quiet going through the wind. Road Test: 2018 Lincoln Navigator. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The system can mirror Android devices and comes with wireless headphones.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Compact SUV Coupe with a Head-Turning Design The all-new 2024 Buick Envista makes its North American debut as the fourth Buick crossover SUV, becoming part of the family of—from smallest to largest—Envista, Encore GX, Envision and Enclave. Overall, the handling and ride were well-balanced with negligible wind noise.

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Buick SUV MPG Miles 56

Cars That Think

JANUARY 29, 2022

Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. Sometimes, the cost is even negative: When there is too much power available from wind or solar plants, grid operators effectively pay utilities to consume the excess.

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Power Grid Grid Power Powered 106

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Forester Wilderness is pleasantly smooth and easy to drive on the open highway, with acceptable wind and road noise for a compact SUV. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 69

Electric Auto Association

APRIL 4, 2021

We like to do in person meetings when we can actually visit something,” he continued, describing chapter trips to battery manufacturing plants, wind farms, and the solar array at the U.S. In 2015, the two fastest cars were both electric, and in 2018, EVs completely dominated the race. Air Force Academy. “We

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Colorado Denver Golf Cart Convert 57

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Florida legislature is about to ban offshore wind turbines in state waters, which wouldn’t be put there to begin with, to protect the beaches. Excluding hurricanes, of course, Florida doesn’t have sufficient wind power, either onshore or offshore, that, say, states in the US Northeast or Texas have to sustain a wind power industry.

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Florida Wind Tampa Climate Change 40

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Covered in greater detail in an earlier post , the battery-electric e-tron quattro concept provides a very close foreshadowing of the production model to follow in 2018. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. Earlier post.)

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