Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The researchers ultimately find that continued technological innovation is necessary and must be accompanied by cross-sector policies and changes to consumer behavior in order to meet Paris Agreement targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions. —MITEI Director Robert C. Armstrong, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels 269

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is providing £30 million (US$45 million) in new funding to further encourage a shift to low carbon transport. million) in a second round of the Green Bus Fund Competition to buy new low carbon buses. . million) of funding for the Alternative Fuel Investment Grant Programme (AFIGP).

Carbon 186

Carbon Transportation Alternative Fuels Grant 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2021

Because DME handles like propane/liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), it requires minimal modifications to the existing global LPG distribution network and leverages the expertise of its existing workforce. This project will produce the final step—technology that can convert rDME into rH2 fuel at the point of use. Ott, Rodney L.

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Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Waste 221

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

Covetic/Printed Steel – There is a need for low-cost, high-efficiency steels to achieve low-cost and high power density electric motors. Topic 4: Predictive Modeling Capabilities for the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Multi-Mode Engines ($3.5 Novel approaches are needed to build stators/rotors with no laminations.

Vehicles 252

Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Motor 252

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. DOE’s most significant role in transport research is here. —QTR.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Low-cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials. The objective of this potential area of interest is to research, develop, and test a heavy rare earth mineral free advanced motor and inverter drive system that costs ? Transportation and energy analysis. Energy-efficient mobility systems.

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2020 Vehicles Polymer Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. Transportation in the United States could. However, projected 2050 transportation demand, relative to 2005, counteracts per-mile GHG reductions. Source: NPC. Click to enlarge.

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Light Miles Energy Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2012

the joint venture between Westport Innovations and Weichai Power, announced the introduction of China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology. The low cost of natural gas, combined with the large amount of domestic reserves, make it an attractive transportation fuel source for China.

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Engine 2011 Alternative Fuels Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. —Tucker Perkins. Renewable propane.

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

Vertimass LLC, a California-based start-up company, has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) technology that directly converts ethanol under moderate conditions at one atmosphere without the use of hydrogen into a hydrocarbon blend-stock for use in transportation fuels.

Conversion 220

Conversion Fuel Gasoline Sustainable Transportation 220

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2009

A consortium is seeking US stimulus funding available through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) program to convert 20 hybrid diesel-electric buses to hybrid dimethyl-ether (DME)-electric propulsion. a developer of fuel injection equipment for DME-fueled vehicles.

Stimulus 150

Stimulus Hybrid Low Cost Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. —Douglas M. Vehicles operating on hydrogen.

Hydrogen 244

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Description.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted Sample topic areas that might address one or more of these barriers include: Lower cost carbon fiber through use of unconventional non?petroleum

Carbon Fiber 252

Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).

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Obama Charging Financing DC 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2009

The focus of the work was on alternative jet fuels that could be available commercially in the next decade using primarily North American resources. The prospects for FT jet fuels depend crucially on construction of a few pioneer commercial plants in the next few years.

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MIT Oil-Sands Commercial Available 250

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The two-stroke engine has been favored for small recreational vehicles because of its high power density, low cost and simple, lightweight design, Oh said. Hydrogen two-strokes.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

For future scenarios where vehicle technology costs were sufficiently competitive to advantage either hydrogen or electric vehicles, the increased availability of low-cost, low-CO 2 electricity/hydrogen provided more cost-effective CO 2 mitigation opportunities in the heat and power energy sectors than in transportation.

Hydrogen 236

Hydrogen Low CO2 Available Fleet 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. The facility is slated to produce nearly 5 million gallons of transportation fuel per year.

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San Diego California Energy Transportation 346

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Basic Transportation Kicked-up a Notch. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Drivetrain.

Kia 72

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Next-generation engines will likely operate at higher pressures, with greater amounts of dilution and utilize alternative fuels that exhibit a wide range of chemical and physical properties. Fuel spray processes. Dual-fuel Combustion. PreSICE report. Click to enlarge.

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Engine 2001 2012 Fuel 291

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2021

This finding is important because access to sufficient amounts of renewable hydrogen at low cost is essential for achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050. Importing hydrogen from places with cheaper renewable energy resources could be an alternative to local production, but would result in higher transport costs.

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Hydrogen Chile Renewable Green 397

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2019

Durable and affordable higher-temperature heat exchangers could make energy conversion much more efficient, which in turn could reduce fuel consumption, system footprint, capital and operational cost, and emissions. Additively Manufactured High Efficiency and Low-Cost sCO 2 Heat Exchangers – $1,500,000.

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Low Cost Universal Power Powered 207

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Shell announced plans to have Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) available for heavy-duty fleet customers beginning in 2012 at select Shell Flying J truck stops in Alberta, Canada as one of a series of steps to increase the utilization of LNG in the transportation sector in North America. Shell and Westport Innovations Inc.

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Transportation North America Mariner America 199

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

This truly premium midsize sedan is priced competitively, especially when considering the low cost of ownership due to the appealing fuel efficiency. The 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport transports you in quiet, premium style and comes equipped with a long list of standard features and safety equipment.

Lexus 81

Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies that reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The global energy mix is the most diverse the world has ever seen by 2040, with oil, gas, coal and non-fossil fuels each contributing around a quarter. Renewables are by far the fastest-growing fuel source, increasing five-fold and providing around 14% of primary energy.

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Global Energy Coal Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative. It’s the first of a line of EVs that will initially sell alongside their gas and diesel siblings, then eventually replace them.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Secretary Moniz also announced that two innovative projects at CALSTART and the National Association of Regional Councils will receive $3 million to develop systems that help companies combine their purchasing of advanced vehicles, components, and infrastructure to reduce incremental cost and achieve economies of scale.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Building on LCFS policies already adopted in Europe, British Columbia, and California, the researchers looked at potential costs and benefits of reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 10 to 15 percent by 2030. Regulate fuels according to their life-cycle GHG emissions. Harmonize global LCFS policies.

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Carbon Oil-Sands Standards Design 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

Other than the good news on oil consumption, very little was said in regards to transportation fuels. 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. They spend $400 billion/year.”

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Financing Renewable Stimulus Package Energy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

You will get the latest driver safety technology in a fun-to-drive utility vehicle that also has an outstanding warranty and superb fuel economy. The three-year maintenance is a nice feature too, making for a low cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co., The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. GM Press Release ). Kwong asked.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58