All-Electric, Building, Stimulus and Transportation

Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. He also believes that sub-1.6L CAGR from 2012 through 2020 to about $250/kWh.

Transportation

Transportation Gasoline Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric

MassCEC Approves $5M Forgivable Loan for A123 Systems; Targeted at Expansion for Grid Storage Systems

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

The company anticipates making $80 million in capital expenditures in Massachusetts to build up its manufacturing and R&D capabilities there by the end of 2014. Founded in 2001, A123 Systems develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid and consumer markets.

Grid

Grid Massachusetts Li-ion Stimulus

National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Batteries Opts for Kentucky Site for Li-ion Plant

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

The National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Batteries (NAATBatt) ( earlier post ) has selected a site in Hardin County, Kentucky to build a more than $600-million automotive lithium-ion battery plant. Kentucky was selected over Texas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.

Li-ion

Li-ion Kentucky Transportation Lithium Ion

IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2017

Today around the world, new renewable power plants are being built that will generate electricity for less cost than fossil-fuel power plants. IRENA’s macroeconomic analysis suggests that such investment creates a stimulus that, together with other pro-growth policies, will: boost global GDP by 0.8%

Renewable

Renewable Climate Climate Change Carbon

Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. Moreover, the contract seeks to match and qualify contract users with federal grant and/or stimulus funds. Earlier post.).

Washington

Washington Energy Storage Federal Grant Li-ion

PRTM Analysis Finds Li-ion Battery Overcapacity Estimates Largely Unfounded, with Potential Shortfalls Looming; Total Market Demand in 2020 Will Require 4x Capacity Announced To Date

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

However, Oliver Hazimeh, Director and Head of Global E-Mobility Practice at global management consulting firm PRTM , asserts that the notion of overcapacity is largely unfounded, and that, in fact, significant additional capacity may be needed to support the long-term growth of the electric transportation market.

Li-ion

Li-ion 2020 Market Stimulus

Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Daimler AG and leading energy companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Berlin, with the participation of the German Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, to evaluate and expand the setup of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany to support the series production of fuel cell electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

Germany

Germany Hydrogen Vehicles Stimulus Package

First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2012

The 100 battery-driven electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vans ( earlier post ) in use in Berlin and Stuttgart have covered 650,000 km (404,000 miles). In Stuttgart, the Integrated Concept for Sustainable Electric Mobility project (IKONE) is being funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development.

Mercedes

Mercedes Fleet Stimulus Package MPH

A New Wildfire Watchdog

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

sensor units mounted on buildings to stream data via Wi-Fi to Web-based mapping programs. Sensors that mount on buildings can just plug into a wall outlet. Just thinking about the crew of people needed to tramp around to change all those batteries is exhausting, and to actually do it would be prohibitively expensive and impractical.

Stimulus Package

Stimulus Package Stimulus Mercury Power

ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. have entered a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution. Click to enlarge. The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6-

China

China Market 2009 Automobile

Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan Alisa PriddleThe Detroit News April 22, 2009 12:00 PM Chrysler LLC is celebrating Earth Day with the presentation of four all-electric minivans to the United States Postal Service in Washington today.

Chrysler

Chrysler Minivan All-Electric Stimulus

Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

Other than the good news on oil consumption, very little was said in regards to transportation fuels. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. M barrels/day of oil within the next 10 years ”. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008).

Financing

Financing Renewable Stimulus Package Energy

Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The report emphasizes how a steady rise in commercial emissions, a surprise uptick in power sector emissions, and—for the first time in three years—a dip in transportation pollution, illustrate some of the challenges and opportunities facing policymakers. Private sector investment can also drive green stimulus. lower and 8.3%

California

California 2018 2019 2017

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Over the next 40 years, the study found, no single powertrain satisfies all key criteria for economics, performance and the environment. A world skewed towards electric powertrains (25% FCEVs, 35% BEVs, 35% PHEVs, 5% ICEs). With the number of passenger cars set to rise to 273 million in Europe—and to 2.5

Plug-in

Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug

Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

In addition to providing the heat for system processes, the CHP generator will provide 7.5MW of green electricity. All of these issues are contributing to excess capacity in the industry. All of this makes for a very difficult time to get financing for a new facility. gasoline would need to be greater than $2.80/gallon

Production

Production Ohio Waste Financing

Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 30, 2009

Ed Kjaer, the director of electric transportation for Southern California Edison, demonstrates how the Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle or MiEV plugs into their Garage of the Future at their Electric Vehicle Technical Center in Pomona on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Photo by Eric Tom).

Electric Cars

Electric Cars i-MiEV Cars Electric

Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. “Any new technology like the Chevy Volt takes time to become profitable,&# said Jay Friedland, the legislative director for Plug-In America , an electric-car advocacy group. and Chrysler. .’s

Volt

Volt Green Electric Cars 2009

Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago.

Minivan

Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I ’s power generation, he said.

Grid

Grid Green Electric Cars Cars

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

Grid

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands

California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

Creative Greenius

JULY 25, 2009

I had ventured forth from the calm, cooling breezes of my mellow beach community because the treasure map I had recently discovered showed that over $600 million was available inside that building. The treasure chest was cleverly disguised in the form of Federal stimulus money from the ARRA, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

California

California Green Los Angeles Stimulus Package

Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Local Weather Transportation/Traffic Education Environment Politics Real Estate Joel Connelly Webtowns/Neighborhoods Obituaries Special Reports Corrections US/World U.S. Our transportation system today is about 98 and a half percent based on burning fossil fuels." Washington, D.C. Hats off to Nissan.

Seattle

Seattle Nissan Electric Cars Cars

The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Similarly, such mandates and incentives will drive the market for electric cars for a while. The Oregon Legislature is contemplating bills that provide credits for both manufacturers and purchasers of electric cars. It has awarded tax credits worth about $100 million to each of four manufacturers of electric-hybrid car batteries.

Grid

Grid Oregon Electric Cars 2009

The Greenius Solution To All California’s Problems: AB 920 + AB 811

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 10, 2009

AB 920 + AB 811 = Solar Powered Electric Cars & PV Powered Charging Stations. What I’m seeing plain-as-day right now is the simple and obvious solar solution to all of California’s budget and growth problems. All we’ve got to do is lobby our State Senators and Good Old Green Govenator Schwarzenegger.

Solar

Solar California Climate Change Re-Charge

Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

Silent engines, positive impact on the environment, and decreased fuel costs are all reasons for this transition to EVs. It’s clear electric cars were on the rise up until the outbreak, but how is the current situation with full-scale lockdowns around the world affecting this trend now?

Economy

Economy Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric

EV Driven

Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

MassCEC Approves $5M Forgivable Loan for A123 Systems; Targeted at Expansion for Grid Storage Systems

National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Batteries Opts for Kentucky Site for Li-ion Plant

IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

PRTM Analysis Finds Li-ion Battery Overcapacity Estimates Largely Unfounded, with Potential Shortfalls Looming; Total Market Demand in 2020 Will Require 4x Capacity Announced To Date

Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

A New Wildfire Watchdog

ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan

Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

The Greenius Solution To All California’s Problems: AB 920 + AB 811

Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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