2018 Tesla Model 3: Total Cost Of Ownership After Five Years And 70,000 Miles
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Fuel cost was among the lowest of costs – a third of what the owner spent on insurance.
Baker Institute team says fossil fuel subsidies need global reform
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Fossil fuels still receive most of the international government support provided to the energy sector despite their “well-known environmental and public health damage,” according to new research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Costs ranged from a low of 0.3% Subsidies remained sticky outside the G20 as well.
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What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2019
This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. Consequently, the average cost of the available energy from gasoline is $0.226 per 10,000 Btu. by Michael Sivak.
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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Methanol fuel cell developer and manufacturer Blue World Technologies ( earlier post ) is starting limited production—the first step in commercializing its methanol fuel cell technology. The fuel cell control unit governs the fuel cell system as well as communicates with the vehicle. Methanol fuel cell production.
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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M
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JANUARY 10, 2019
The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018. The software reflash does not affect average fuel economy, drivability, durability or refinement of the vehicles. FCA US has also settled a putative class action on behalf of private consumers.
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Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses
Green Car Congress
MAY 12, 2020
Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), Air Liquide Korea and Hydrogen Energy Network (HyNet) to establish a hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2 by March 2021. Hyundai fuel cell bus. In September 2019, Hyundai and Cummins Inc.
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Study puts cost of decarbonizing shipping by 2050 at ~$1.4-$1.9T; largest investment needed in land-based systems
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JANUARY 21, 2020
The report authors note that these figures should be viewed in the context of annual global investments in energy, which in 2018 alone amounted to US$1.85 The estimate of investments required is based on ammonia (NH 3 ) being the primary zero carbon fuel choice adopted by the shipping industry as it moves towards zero carbon fuels.
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S Korea to invest $2.3B in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industrial ecosystem over next 5 years
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JUNE 25, 2018
billion) over the next five years in a public-private partnership to speed up the development of the country’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The target is to be able to install 310 hydrogen stations by 2022 to supply 16,000 fuel cell vehicles. trillion won (US $2.33
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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles by 30 to 70 percent. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.
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Pike forecasts 26.4% CAGR for electric-drive buses to 2018; hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell
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AUGUST 20, 2012
Pike Research forecasts that the global market for all electric-drive buses—including hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell buses—grow steadily over the next. from 2012 to 2018. The Africa/Middle East countries will see very little uptake due to the high cost of electric buses and infrastructure, the report finds.
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Quantron AG collaborate on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has launched the development of a special fuel cell system for heavy-duty trucks. The project’s first fuel cell system will be installed in a heavy-duty truck for real-world testing in the near future. FST fuel cell stack. Existing fuel cell systems were originally developed for passenger cars.
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Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG
Green Car Congress
MAY 5, 2023
The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants. mpg in the 2018 run with Starship 1.0. At ACT Expo in Anaheim, Shell announced that Shell Starship 3.0 In its 2021 run, Starship 2.0
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Daimler Buses to bring BEV and fuel cell buses to production standard and on the road by 2018
Green Car Congress
MARCH 9, 2016
Daimler Buses said it plans to bring both the battery-electric Citaro E-CELL and the hydrogen-driven Citaro F-CELL to production standard and on the roads by 2018. This reduces the gap between the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of urban buses powered by diesel and those with electric drives.
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ADB: Projected cost of Uzbek Oltin Yo’l GTL plant increases by 37% to $5.6B
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2014
The projected cost of the Olin Yo’l GTL project in Uzbekistan ( earlier post ) will hit $5.6 As originally outlined by founding project partners Sasol, Petronas and Uzbekneftegaz, the project was estimated to cost some $4.1 The majority of production will be GTL diesel and GTL kerosene. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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322 PNNL-led project to boost productivity, lower cost of algae biofuels and bioproducts offering collaboration opportunities
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FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is leading the DISCOVR (Development of Integrated Screening, Cultivar Optimization and Verification) project to help find the best algae strains for biofuels and bioproducts to reduce the cost of producing bioenergy from algae feedstocks. —Michael Huesemann.
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Gas prices primed to rise in 2018, highest in four years: report
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 5, 2018
The fuel price-tracking website predicts the cost of a gallon of fuel will rise by $0.19 per gallon in 2018, on average, to the highest level gas prices have been since 2014. That might not seem.
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Matson takes delivery of first dual-fuel Kanaloa-Class con-ro vessel Lurline
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Christened Lurline , the new ship is the first of two Kanaloa Class con-ro vessels being built for Matson by NASSCO at a total cost of approximately $500 million for the pair, and the third of four new vessels that Matson is putting into service between 2018 and 2020. Lurline will make its maiden voyage to Hawaii next month.
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AT&T deploys 5,000th alt-fuel vehicle; tracking to goal of 15,000 by 2018
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 25, 2012
AT&T has placed 5,000 alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) on US roads since the company embarked on a 10-year commitment of up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles through 2018, including one of the largest US corporate commitments to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to date. Earlier post.)
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US, Europe and Japan to cooperate on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
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JUNE 21, 2019
In the statement, METI, ENER, and DOE asserted a shared strong interest in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies which could bring significant benefits to the energy sector, the economy and to the environment. The organizations recognize the importance of reducing the cost of hydrogen for its affordability as well as reliability.
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Pennsylvania awarding up to $5M to support alternative fuel transportation initiatives
Green Car Congress
MAY 8, 2018
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting grant applications for innovative, advanced fuel, and vehicle technology projects that will result in cleaner advanced alternative transportation within the commonwealth. Grant applications will be accepted through 13 July 2018.
DISCOVR project seeking high productivity algae to reduce cost of biofuels
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2017
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with colleagues from Los Alamos, Sandia and NREL, are working to lower the cost of producing biofuels from algae. Determining strains of algae that are highly productive could help lower the cost of biofuel production.
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Researchers increase carbon efficiency of BtL process from 38 to >90% by adding hydrogen from renewable sources; 2.4x more fuel produced
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 12, 2018
This means that the amount of fuel can be increased by a factor of 2.4 Their open-access paper is published in the journal Fuel. kWh per liter—close to the energy density of jet fuel. kWh and with SOEC investment cost of the 1000?$/kW with the same amount of biomass. Energy flow of the staged PBtL concept.
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244 Leclanché to provide battery technology for Canadian Pacific’s hydrogen-powered locomotive project
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MAY 12, 2021
The CP hydrogen-powered locomotive pioneering project, first announced in December 2020, will retrofit a line-haul diesel freight locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and Leclanché's European-manufactured lithium-ion batteries to power the locomotive's electric traction motors. million in 2018 versus 2017. Earlier post.)
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California Energy Commission and ARB report on status of hydrogen refueling station network
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2019
The California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board (ARB) have released a joint report on the planning, design, development, and deployment of hydrogen refueling stations critical to supporting the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). There are 5,658 FCEVs sold or leased in California as of 1 December 2018.
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Ecolectro secures $1.7M ARPA-E award for development of alkaline exchange membranes and ionomers for fuel cells and electrolyzers
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 2, 2018
These alkaline exchange materials are used to fabricate membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) in hydrogen fuel cells and in electrolyzers used for hydrogen production. 1) Increased pH in AFCs accelerates the rate of the oxygen reduction reaction, which lowers fuel cell cost if non-platinum electrode catalysts are used. (2)
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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2020
By 2035, hydrogen could provide much deeper decarbonization when used in conjunction with existing airport and aircraft infrastructure, and could then support a complete transition from conventional jet fuel around 2050. Electrofuels are drop-in fuels produced from hydrogen that has been derived from electrolysis and captured CO 2.
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Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030
Green Car Congress
JUNE 18, 2020
Although the upfront cost of EVs today is higher than gas-powered cars, EVs have lower fuel and maintenance costs that mean lower costs for drivers over the life of the vehicle. Lyft said that drivers renting cars through Express Drive currently save an average of $50-70 per week on fuel costs alone.
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Hyundai Motor accelerates hydrogen technology development through 3 strategic investments
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Hyundai Motor Company announced key investments into three hydrogen companies—Impact Coatings, H2Pro and GRZ Technologies—to strengthen its leadership position in the global hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem. The Swedish company’s ceramic coatings are cost-efficient substitutes for precious metals used in fuel cell production.
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Pike forecasts sales of electric two-wheelers in Asia Pacific to reach more than 65M units in 2018; China dominates
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2012
Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. more than 60 million units in 2018 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Click to enlarge.
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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Alstom is a pioneer of hydrogen technology, having introduced the Coradia iLint to the German market in September 2018 ( earlier post ). Coradia iLint hydrogen trains are electric trains with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell for onboard electricity generation.
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334 Volkswagen and Stanford University develop modified ALD process to increase Pt/C fuel cell catalyst efficiency, improve durability
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Volkswagen and Stanford University have developed in partnership a new catalyst production process to reduce the comparatively high cost of automotive fuel cell technology. One of the biggest cost drivers for fuel cells is the use of the precious metal platinum as a catalyst to operate the fuel cell.
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IRENA report says tripling renewables investment required to reach 2050 climate goal
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Global renewable energy investment increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at US$351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Renewable energy investment slightly declined in 2018, with modest growth through 2019.
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Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW
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JULY 22, 2012
Cost reduction potential of a polymer fuel cell system using an ITM Power membrane. ITM Power has published figures showing what it believes is the highest ever polymer fuel cell power density using hydrogen as the fuel and ordinary air, rather than pure oxygen. DOE says that 2011 costs are $49/kW. Earlier post.).
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DOE SBIR/STTR FY18 BES Phase 1 Release 1 awards include 15 for hydrogen and fuel cells
Green Car Congress
MAY 19, 2018
The proposed program will develop and demonstrate a new technology for effectively consolidating porous sorbent materials; thus, enabling the high-density storage of onboard hydrogen and bringing the US into the forefront of the global fuel-cell powered vehicle market. Novel Fluorinated Ionomer for PEM Fuel Cells. .: Giner, Inc.:
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199 EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 28, 2019
For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.
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IDTechEx forecasts global production of electric LCVs to exceed 2.4M units annually by 2030
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2020
European Light Commercial Vehicle Sales 2018. Source: IDTechEx Electric Vans 2020-2030, ACEA. IDTechEx says that the light commercial vehicle market is uniquely positioned to rapidly transition to electric vehicles.
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259 Global refinery catalyst market forecast to grow 34% to $4.3B by 2018
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MARCH 22, 2012
2018, up from $3.2 Market growth comes in large part from demand for cleaner diesel fuel and the availability of newer technology and nanotechnology. Efforts by Brazil, China, India and Russia to improve their air quality by the introduction of low-sulfur fuels are ongoing. Refinery catalyst markets will reach $4.3 billion in.
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Symbio targets European taxi market with fuel cell range extender in Nissan e-NV200; 500 km range
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2017
Symbio has integrated a 15 kW (net) fuel cell range extender in a Nissan e-NV200 electric van, with plans to introduce the vehicle to the European taxi market. The new plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will deliver at least 500 km of range. The fuel cell van will have battery packs ranging in capacity from 24 kWh to 36 kWh.
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W?rtsil? & Vantaa Energy Ltd. to cooperate on a carbon-neutral synthetic biogas production project
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2020
The purpose of the joint study is to confirm the optimal size of the project, the cost of synthetic biogas for district heating, and to understand the boundary conditions for project feasibility. Once feasible, the parties intend to continue joint development of the project towards a commercial-scale pilot project.
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Chalmers team identifies two main challenges for bio-hydrocarbon fuel production from cheap sources
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have identified two main challenges for renewable biofuel production from cheap sources: lowering the cost of developing microbial cell factories; and establishing more efficient methods for hydrolysis of biomass to sugars for fermentation. That is in line with our research too.
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Brown researchers develop new durable catalyst for key fuel cell reaction; hard-magnet L10-CoPt nanoparticles
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 17, 2018
One factor holding back the widespread use of eco-friendly hydrogen fuel cells in cars, trucks and other vehicles is the cost of the platinum catalysts that make the cells work. Now, researchers from Brown University have developed a new alloy catalyst that both reduces platinum use and holds up well in fuel cell testing.
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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg
Green Car Congress
JUNE 4, 2018
From the start of the development, it was clear that we had many big challenges on our hands, since the outgoing model was still very well thought of by A-segment customers thanks to its strong exterior design and fuel efficiency. The cylinder head benefits from a new dual fuel injector system, enhancing combustion efficiency.
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186 DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2014
The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Accelerate development and deployment of new transportation system technologies to diversify fuel sources, increase efficiency and reduce emissions. Reduce the cost of plug-in vehicle battery technology to $300/kWh by 2015 and $125/kWh by 2022.
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AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
AT&T has deployed its 4,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its US corporate fleet. The vehicles are part of AT&T’s planned 10-year initiative to invest up to $565 million to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative fuel models through 2018.
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