Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2018

Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth-generation Golf in 2019 ( earlier post ); new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine. New natural gas TGI 1.5 48V mild hybrid.

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Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2021

While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. The Long Range All Wheel Drive variant of the all-electric crossover costs $49,990.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 4, 2021

Nissan’s 2022 LEAF has established itself as the most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. The best bang for your buck for an electric vehicle will be the Nissan LEAF S, starting at $27,400, a drop of $4,245 from the 2021 edition of the all-electric hatchback. market with the rollout of the newest models.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2020

This FY 2020 funding opportunity also supports priorities in advanced engine and fuel technologies including technologies for off-road applications, lightweight materials, new mobility technologies (energy efficient mobility systems), and alternative fuels technology demonstrations. Electric vehicle and charging community partner projects.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2012

for a “Power-to-Gas” project in Germany. The 2 MW energy storage facility, to be located in Falkenhagen in northeast Germany, will use surplus renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen for storage in the country’s existing natural gas pipeline network. Electrolysis company Hydrogenics Corporation has received an order from E.ON

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2022

Dow and X-energy will collaborate with the intent to deploy X-energy’s Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor technology at one of Dow’s US Gulf Coast sites—which is expected to be operational by approximately 2030. The Xe-100 reactor plant would provide cost-competitive, carbon-free process heat and power to the Dow facility.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Affordable freight movement is essential for the nation’s economy. There are new opportunities in all commercial vehicle classes to increase efficiency and to introduce alternative fuel sources such as electricity, natural gas, biofuels, and hydrogen. EDT) on 9 November 2020. DE-FOA-0002372 ).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the European Union rose slightly in 2017, mostly because of the transport sector. This limited increase means that the EU is still expected to achieve its 2020 emissions reduction target, albeit by a narrower margin. Greenhouse gas emission trends, projections and targets in the EU.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2022

It identifies a path to achieve carbon neutrality over the next two decades while also assessing the progress the State is making towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. 10% of aviation fuel demand is met by electricity (batteries) or hydrogen (fuel cells) in 2045.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

While there’s no doubt that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has set back the automotive industry in what was to be a crucial year for the electric vehicles (EVs) market , EVs have an important role to play in reshaping the future as many people are already lobbying for sustainable ways to rebuild the economy when the pandemic ends.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The joint venture will accelerate the affordability and availability of green hydrogen through increased technological innovation, research and development, and manufacturing capacity. In 2020, the company shipped 670,000 engines to customers in China. Cummins Inc. China has become one of Cummins’ fastest-growing geographical markets.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

President Biden has made clear that he wants Americans to have access to affordable and reliable energy, including at the pump. … Montana consumers are also hurting, paying almost 50 percent more for gas than they were a year ago. At a critical moment in the global recovery, this is simply not enough.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Fiscal Year 2020 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research DE-FOA-0002197. Project description. Federal share. Enovix Corporation.

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EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

US sales of electric vehicles are expected to increase significantly this decade, however, by the end of 2030 EVs will still comprise only a tiny percentage of vehicles in operation (VIO) and the number of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) will actually increase by 20 million. million at the end of 2020. . million in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2021

As demand for high-performing battery materials continues to skyrocket, the volatility of the global supply chain poses significant challenges for lithium-ion-powered industries such as consumer electronics, electric vehicles, medical devices and more.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 those consumer segments which can afford the vehicle, have suitable range requirements and have access to an appropriate location for charging. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Company and founder and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy (CFAE), is joining the Fuel Freedom Foundation (FFF) Advisory Board. CFAE’s mission is to educate citizens and government officials about pragmatic, non-partisan affordable energy solutions. “ —John Hofmeister.

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Teslarati

JUNE 21, 2022

German Finance Minister and leader of the Free Democratic Party Christian Lindner stated he believed that it was time for Germany to end its subsidization of electric vehicles. ” Lindner said that he would rather see a more general tax cut that could help Germans during this time of high inflation and sky-high gas prices. .

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But this time, we are seeing exciting progress in making hydrogen cleaner, more affordable and more available for use across different sectors of the economy. This requires either large amounts of electricity to produce it from water, or the use of carbon capture technologies if the hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 9, 2021

In September 2020, Tesla unveiled the 4680 cell and structural battery pack at its Battery Day Event. However, due to the ongoing battle with electric vehicles attempting to gain price parity with gas-powered vehicles, Tesla planned to engineer a new battery cell with longer life, more affordability, more power, and more range.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2016

The government of British Columbia recently unveiled its Climate Leadership Plan , targeting the reduction of net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050 and the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years. BC’s target is to reduce 2050 emissions 80% below 2007 levels.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

General Motors will engineer, homologate, validate and manufacture the Nikola Badger battery electric and fuel cell versions. Fuel cells will become increasingly important to the semi-truck market because they are more efficient than gas or diesel. Nikola is one of the most innovative companies in the world. Nikola Badger.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

California Climate Investments —a program designed to put billions of dollars to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—is funded with proceeds from the State’s Cap-and-Trade GHG emissions reduction program and is administered by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Background. billion dollars since compliance began in 2013.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2021

Affordable Cars that Move the Green Needle. Tesla, arguably the most iconic electric automaker right now, recently raised the price of several models in the U.S. Despite these trends, there are still affordable clean cars on the market today. Most affordable–and maybe the most fun. A long legacy as an affordable EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2012

Jacoby also raised concerns about the viability of the European Commission’s White Paper on Transport, which states that greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector will have to be cut by at least 60% by 2050 to achieve the EU’s climate change goals. In the long-term, this jeopardizes our industry’s competitiveness and European jobs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2016

is developing a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) system to convert excess electricity during periods of low power demand into hydrogen efficiently. The market for energy storage is significant for high efficiency and flexible long duration storage that is affordable for rate payers. FuelCell Energy, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2019

revealed the name of its upcoming all-electric luxury sports utility vehicle: Fisker Ocean. The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. Fisker Inc. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Current market research indicates that internal combustion engine sales peaked in 2018 and that from now on sales of electric cars will slowly overtake cars running on fossil fuels. However, there are still some technological and affordability risks to this transition. 2020) “Rational Design and Testing of Anti-Knock Additives.”

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2021

The report is the first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth. Together, this is four times the record level set in 2020. Most of the remainder comes from nuclear power.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2020

The study, set in Singapore, suggests that better air quality will bring about climate co-benefits in reducing electricity generation via lower household demand, and thus mitigating carbon emissions. The findings showed that overall electricity demand grew by 1.1% measurements from the air-monitoring network. —Prof Salvo.

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Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2021

The electric automaker continues to expand its footprint in China, a market that has been recognized as a battleground for Tesla’s future success. Tesla entered the Chinese market as a domestic manufacturer of its automobiles in January 2020. Service Centers are also such a crucial part of the ownership experience for Teslas.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. California’s electric-power sector was responsible for 19.1%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2018

Even in RDE (real driving emissions) testing, emissions from vehicles equipped with the newly premiered Bosch diesel technology are not only significantly below current limits but also those scheduled to come into force from 2020 (Euro 6d). As of 2020, this limit will be cut to 120 mg. There’s a future for diesel.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

H 2 USA is dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of clean transportation solutions, primarily fuel cell electric vehicles (FCVs) and a fueling infrastructure that will make these vehicles more accessible and affordable. million ZEVs on California roadways by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2020

Inspired by three types of enzymes in nature, this research can help elucidate unknown relationships among catalysts, paving the way for efficient use of hydrogen gas as a next-generation energy source in the future.

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