Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Establishing a sustainable energy economy is going to require some rethinking. Renewable energy will no longer be produced only where it’s needed, but where natural resources like wind and sun are available on a massive scale. —Porsche CEO Oliver Blume.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35 per gallon, results in a cost of $0.10 BEVs currently offer the most readily available alternative fuel source via the existing electric grid. Source: Schoettle and Sivak. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. The study evaluated costs and benefits from a life cycle perspective in order to compare various raw materials for producing methanol and in order to reflect the potential benefits of methanol obtained from CO 2. 2009, earlier post. Click to enlarge. Methanol islands.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. 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. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

new appliance standards and CAFE) and changes in the way energy is used in the US economy. Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

A preliminary analysis estimates the cost of implementing the 2017 CAAP at $7 billion to $14 billion. The strategies also reinforce the ports’ commitment to sustainable operations that maintain and strengthen their competitive position in the global economy. Energy Resource Planning.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The pact seeks to enhance cooperation through a range of activities, including: Accounting for the costs of greenhouse gas emissions in each jurisdiction. Support emerging markets and innovation for alternative fuels in commercial trucks, buses, rail, ports and marine transportation. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The document provides high-level guidance for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. The estimated cost of implementing the 2017 CAAP ranges from $7 billion to $14 billion.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020. Click to download pdf version.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Despite problems with its characteristics (toxicity; handling, storage and delivery requirements; and materials compatibility), methanol attracted a great deal of interest in the 1970s and later as an alternative fuel, partly because it can be produced from a number of raw and renewable resources. —Fan et al.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

year plans and roadmaps, with a concomitant focus of the majority of its resources on a limited number of “highest probability of success” pathways/approaches to ensure that the program initiatives are supported at a critical mass (both in terms of dollars and time) for maximum impact. Specifically: the current cost of high?energy

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. EIA’s AEO2015 shows that the advanced technologies are reshaping the US energy economy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices. —Douglas M.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

This study evaluates the incremental life cycle air emissions (GHG and CAC) impact benefits and life cycle ownership costs of non-plug-in (CV and HEV) and plug-in (BEV) vehicles using natural gas as a common primary energy source. This high cost is largely due to the $13,000 battery that provides a 125-km (80-mi) driving range.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

Vehicle fuel consumption depends on the combination of powertrain and fuel used, as well as how the vehicle is driven. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system). Taxes on motor vehicle fuels should be increased by $0.10

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies. Several factors are slowing the development of the market, especially of the more radical alternatives such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Alternative propulsion systems include hybrid and electric engines.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The demand for new roads and the cost of expanding and maintaining the transportation system have increased with population and economic growth. But fuel tax revenues have not kept pace because the federal government and most states have not increased gasoline tax rates since early 1990s, while inflation has eroded their real buying power.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Perspective by Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council. Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. We need to develop cleaner, renewable sources of energy as well as alternative means of getting around.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

Optimized internal combustion engines are the major contributor to the reduction of passenger car GHG emissions with significant improvements until 2020 and the subsequent penetration of more effective alternative technologies into the fleet. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx. 34 Mton CO 2 e (WTW).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. The cost of fossil-fuelled motoring, is going only one way – up. While we can’t do anything about the price of fuel, there are ways to increase your car’s fuel economy and get the best kilometres per litre.

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EV Match

JANUARY 13, 2023

Per the Alternative Fuel Data Center , there are a total of 258 rebates and 50 time-of-use programs across the United States. Explore This List of Helpful Resources for EV Charging Rebates and Incentives. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. EV Charging Incentives from the Federal Government.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Wh), with a cycle life of 2,000 or more than 10 years;and. Electric drive system power density of 2.5

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It is not required to become a member to attend the Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo, but this is a key resource for the community Ford is creating around the Bronco brand. Ford wants to be seen as being a resource for the information they need as they continue their interest in off-road vehicles.” Some videos that capture the fun.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Reducing the environmental impact of freight transportation in the face of increasing trade and economic growth in North America requires much more than continued progress on fuel economy and transport technology. It is estimated that the North American economy will grow by 70–130% between the years 2005 and 2030.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 However, there will not be an exact one-to-one correspondence between the two standards—GHG and fuel economy—which will be the foundation of the national program.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

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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). A voluntary labeling program could, however, be beneficial to promote the expanded use of bio-based materials in automobiles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

The report focused on two main alternative scenarios: plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and combined PEVs and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). The first is that the cost of batteries for larger vehicle sizes (i.e. Realistic case for PEVs. passenger cars and trucks) by 2050. —Yang et al.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package of regulations in advance of the Board’s meeting on 26 January 2012 to consider adopting the new rules. This will reduce the monthly cost of a new car by $12, even when considering the higher cost of the loan or lease.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. Neil Auerbach is a Managing Partner at Hudson Clean Energy Partners which is a global private equity firm investing in renewable power, alternative fuels, energy efficiency and storage.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Today, we set in motion a fundamental transition towards a low-carbon and climate-friendly economy, towards an Energy Union that puts citizens first, by offering them more affordable, secure, and sustainable energy. The European Council will discuss the Energy Union at its meeting in March 2015. —Maroš Šef?ovi?,

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Most commonly it is refined from conventional coal seam gas, often termed ‘natural gas’ to greenwash what it really is, in essence just methane found with other fossil-fuel deposits. If taken from such sources, hydrogen is a fossil fuel, and is not a renewable resource. Hydrogen ions are highly acidic and thus highly corrosive.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Under the WEO 2011 central scenario, oil demand rises from 87 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2010 to 99 mb/d in 2035, with all the net growth coming from the transport sector in emerging economies. The passenger vehicle fleet doubles to almost 1.7 billion in 2035. While there is still time to act, the window of opportunity is closing.

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