Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000. So these retrofits will cost less to drive right away, benefitting public, military, and private fleets, and individual drivers. We’ll pre-fund your prototypes.

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Teslarati

JULY 26, 2023

The conversion is estimated to be a $1 billion solar project. billion vehicles in the global fleet,” said Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. billion vehicles in the global fleet,” said Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. Rivian plans to convert the Starfire Mine in Kentucky to a solar energy center.

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Teslarati

MAY 10, 2021

For the first time, SpaceX fleet-tracking sleuths have confirmed the identity and location – and captured photos – of the company’s third rocket recovery ‘drone ship.’ In other words, SpaceX’s East Coast fleet will likely continue to have two drone ships for the indefinite future.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.) Renault ZOE is thus made up of 22.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2019

Further, Volkswagen has signed off a comprehensive decarbonization program aimed at achieving a fully CO 2 -neutral balance in all areas from fleet to production to administration by 2050. The 2025 target is to reduce the CO 2 footprint of the vehicle fleet by 30 percent across the lifecycle compared to 2015. billion) by 2023.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

At ePower’s current specifications, each conversion kit system requires 56 PbC batteries and the PbC battery management system (BMS). Axion values each truck conversion battery order at in excess of $20,000. —ePower Chief Technology Officer Jay Bowman.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Although electrification coupled to these alternative energy sources can transform the light-duty vehicle fleet, it is unlikely even in the mid- to long-term that the needs of the heavy-duty marine and aviation industries will be met by anything except an energy dense carbon-based liquid fuel. Cultivating end-use markets and customers.

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Blink Charging

JULY 27, 2023

And while the same analysts estimate that 60% of charging will still take place at home or work, public parking and fleet depots will require more powerful DC fast chargers for charging on-the-go. Conversely, off-peak utility rates include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays when people are asleep or most businesses are closed.

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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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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

VW Has Unveiled a Fantastic Car with an Affordable Starting Price Style and functionality When most folks are considering their first EV, the conversion inevitably trends toward cost. The post Opinion: Top Ways Volkswagen ID4 is a Game-Changer in 2023 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Teslarati

APRIL 23, 2024

” 17:00 CDT – A question is asked about Tesla’s affordable car. “We’re in conversation with one automaker,” Musk said. Musk also noted that “Tesla will be operating the fleet,” seemingly referring to the company’s Robotaxi network. A question was asked about the Cybertruck ramp.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. California’s ultra-low NO x emissions standard is 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp/hr).

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2023

North Carolina takes the lead in affordability, with the cost difference between insuring an EV and a non-EV being a mere $11 per month. Mississippi, conversely, presents the largest gap, with an extra $79 per month on average required to insure an EV over a traditional vehicle.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

A consortium led by Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system that can be used to convert conventional internal combustion engines. The Affordable Add-on Zero Emissions Vehicle technology shows how it may be possible to convert the existing UK fleet into plug-ins via a through-the-road approach.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. Affordable Add-on, Zero Emissions Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle for Commercial Urban Applications, using Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Battery Technology. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

Considering the need for diverse solutions for different types of transport fleets and the high likelihood of competition for fuels between all transport sectors. Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Europe Methanol Policy Wireless' Improving the competitiveness of methanol fuel cells while respecting the free market rules.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

I think this approach will lead to a faster and better arrival for plug-in vehicles and I am thrilled to have Portland, Indianapolis, and Raleigh in the conversation. Corporate/city/state fleets commit to buy a certain number of plug-ins (RFPs for major purchases or conversions). Laura Schewel, project manager.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

Deploy innovative and scalable GTL processes to convert natural gas into a room temperature, tank-ready, liquid transportation fuel that can be blended with existing supplies of gasoline and diesel or used as a stand-alone replacement product that is cleaner and more affordable. conversion premium. The convertible debt carries a 7.5%

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

Stressed the need to focus on research excellence in order to ensure that alternative powertrains receive targeted research financing, including innovative energy storage and conversion technologies, such as batteries, fuel cells and the necessary respective infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Subtopic 6A: Solid State Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Devices. AOI 7: Fleet Efficiency. The goal of this effort is to develop and demonstrate technologies that will positively affect efficiency of the fleet of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. Turbomachinery.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? Essential to this is the recognition that current fuels available in the marketplace constrain engine efficiency and limit the potential fuel economy and greenhouse gas improvements available across the light, medium, and heavy duty transportation fleet.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

and “Is your electricity bill reasonably affordable?” A year ago, we weren’t even having this conversation. We have the ability to substitute for them very quickly and affordably. And we will maintain the existing nuclear fleet, so that we’re not shutting down low-carbon reactors while we’re trying to displace fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The strategy includes: Make electric vehicles more affordable with a rebate up to $7,500: The President is proposing to transform the existing $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a rebate that will be available to all consumers immediately at the point of sale.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Successful commercialization of its technology will contribute to more affordable electric vehicles. PCI will use its novel ultra compact reformer technology to solve a major roadblock for these engines towards enabling DOE objectives for significantly improved fleet average fuel consumption with reduced emissions. 150,000.00.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Companies Will Have More Affordable EVs Their Lineup As major automakers around the world develop their nascent EV lines, dozens of new EV vehicles including new premium models, middle-market sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks will make their debuts in global markets in 2023 and 2024.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The development of this fleet of Focus BEV prototypes is an important step in our goal of delivering more efficient and sustainable mobility solutions that are affordable and practical for our customers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

The high cost of specialty precursor materials and the energy and capital-intensive nature of the conversion process are the principal contributors to the high cost of the end product. These standards demand a fleet-wide average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

Co-Optima (Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines) is a collaboration among multiple DOE national laboratories, universities, and industry to accelerate the development of affordable, scalable, and sustainable biofuels along with high-efficiency, low-emission vehicle engines. Hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (also called renewable diesel).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2010

By contrast, making methanol, a liquid fuel, out of natural gas requires much less up-front conversion cost and could have an impact on oil usage and thus improve energy security, but would not reduce greenhouse gases. Much of this is from unconventional sources, including gas shales.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

has signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 100 aircraft and an option for 50 more. Enhance the ability for a new point-to-point route network that makes direct flights more affordable and accessible for more people in more places.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Natural gas-fired power capacity will play an increasingly important role in providing backup to growing supplies of intermittent renewable energy, in the absence of a breakthrough that provides affordable utility-scale storage.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

A collaboration between the UK’s leading automotive engineering facilities has resulted in the development of the first plug-in retro-fit hybrid conversion of a combustion engine vehicle. Our target for ADDZEV was to demonstrate what could be achieved with the existing urban fleet.”.

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