Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2015

Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8-powered models to run on compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V8 engine. Westport, CNG.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2022

Spotting of multiple Maruti Suzuki test EVs sparked speculation about an India launch but the recent inputs from the new CEO suggests that the company believes that the market is isn’t yet ready for EV commercialization. But for now, the larger focus for the company would be conventional and alternative fuel ICEs.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2012

Pioneer Natural Resources, an oil and gas exploration and production company, is adding 225 bi-fuel, Westport WiNG natural gas powered Ford F250 Super Duty trucks to its fleet. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, a supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, are partnering on a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Low-Cost Rare-Earth Free Electric Drivetrain Enabled by Novel Permanent Magnets, Inverter, Integrated Design and Advanced Thermal Management. Ford Motor Company.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

This award helps to fulfill a cost-sharing target for the recipient's $122 million award from the Department of Energy. Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. Villa Ford Inc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Sixteen projects are aimed at reducing the cost and improving the performance of key PEV components.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. It concludes that GM, Ford and Chrysler will likely enjoy the biggest percentage increase in profits (6.3%), pulling in an extra $2.44

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938. Ford Mustang Mach-E (& F-150 Lightning & E-Transit). Ford has had little to show in the EV market some some time. First volley–a recasting of the iconic Ford Mustang as an electric crossover– the Mach-E. Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E ; News: Ford Introduces the E-Transit.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In a wave of announcements, legacy automakers including Ford, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan announced their intention to use the NACS connector in future EVs. The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit , also known as the EV charging station tax credit, returned in 2023 with some new restrictions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The Model Fuel Library provides a set of accurate models for real-fuel components that enables engine designers to develop low-emission, high-efficiency engines in a more timely and cost-effective manner. Diesel fuel components, including n-heptane, iso-octane, decalin and alpha-methyl naphthalene (AMN).

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 23, 2007

Department of Energy ( DOE ) today announced that it will provide up to $14 million in funding for a $28 million cost-shared solicitation by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery development. This would include most roundtrip daily commutes. Bodman said. “

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

In this way, bio-based materials face some of the same challenges to broader adoption that are also faced by alternative powertrain technologies and alternative fuels (many of which are also bio-based). Commercialization. Bio-Based Material Commercialization Fund Managed by the Ontario BioAuto Council.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Bio-n-butanol itself is a promising alternative fuel, produced conventionally from the fermentation of carbohydrates by Clostridium bacteria in a well-established process referred to as ABE fermentation, after its major chemical products: acetone, butanol and ethanol. 1 compression ratio). Engine speed was fixed at 1200 rpm.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The H2 Mobility launch comes one day after leading automakers signed a Letter of Understanding regarding the commercialization and series production of fuel cell electric vehicles from 2015 onward. billion) in the development of fuel cells. Earlier post.). Since 1994, Daimler has invested more than €1 billion (US$1.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

Buy-down incentives totaling $560,000 were approved for 35 alternative-fuel propane vehicles. These incentives help to pay the difference between alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. Currently, these powertrains are primarily installed in shuttle buses and delivery trucks. Tour Engine, Inc. ,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2018

Alternative-fuel technology company ROUSH CleanTech has developed the first available propane autogas engine certified to California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) optional low oxides of nitrogen emissions standard for heavy-duty engines with 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr). Earlier post.). and ultra-low NOx 0.02

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The project will include assessments of cost, capacity, performance and reliability, along with design, testing and production. The commercial introduction of PEVs is just now beginning. In addition, buy-down incentives totaling $2,548,000 will be awarded for 180 alternative-fuel vehicles, most of them school buses.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The first target (1999-2002) was compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other combustion alternative fuel vehicles (CAFVs), in a program called the Clean Auto Auction. With the 10 th 5-year Plan (“10-5”, 2002-2006), the government introduced the goal of developing and commercializing electric vehicles.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Ford E-Transit – the first EV Ford confirmed for Australia is slated for mid-2022. It’ll be more expensive than a regular Transit but with lower running costs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Home About Minds in Motion Contact Us Left menu Community People say People do Themes Alternative Fuels Clean Buses Hybrid & Electric Hydrogen for Mobility Sust. Customer density determines the commercial use of EVs Bjorn continues: For long distance hauling the action radius and the capacity of EVs is too small. nk herself.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The New Zealand light vehicle fleet, including light commercial vans and trucks, makes up 80 per cent of our transport emissions. . Unintended environmental consequences derived from developing alternative fuels should be considered (e.g. Ford’s commercial vehicles will also be zero-emissions capable by 2024. .

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Alternative Fuels to top Whats the deal with ethanol?

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EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

Last year in the US DHL Express tested deliveries using nine Ford Transit 350HD vans electrified by Lightning eMotors. Lightning eMotors is a Colorado-based EV manufacturer that specializes in zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets. – March 26, via Ford Authority. – March 24, via Electrek.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think Global was formerly known as Think City, a prior Ford Motor Company ( F ) acquisition and part of a now-defunct Think division at Ford. Massive government subsidies are upending commercial considerations. Think has also established partnerships in the U.S. with battery suppliers A123Systems and EnerDel Inc. (a ENON.OB ) ).

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EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

The IRA, which, in addition to its climate-centric provisions, includes important steps to curb healthcare costs, particularly in the form of inflated prescription drug prices, crack down on tax cheats and revitalize U.S. electric heat pumps, which could help alleviate emissions from manufacturing facilities and other commercial structures.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“While its consumer tax credit targets for electric vehicles are not all achievable overnight, the bill is an important step forward to meet our shared national climate goals and help strengthen American manufacturing jobs,” said Ford in a statement that urged the House to pass the legislation. Keep on truckin’.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 13, 2008

Politicians from both parties, both long-term advocates of alternative fuels and long-term defenders of every auto maker misstep, found themselves largely in agreement. The President of Ford bored plug-in proponents with tweaks to the internal combustion engine and appeals to the feds for hand-outs.

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