Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

A battery engineering presence is expected to remain in California at a separate facility to focus on the development of Nikola’s next generation battery management system software and modules. This includes battery line automation geared toward improving quality and increasing efficiencies.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2023

ElectraMeccanica , a designer and assembler of electric vehicles, and Tevva , a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, have entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine by way of a British Columbia statutory plan of arrangement.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2013

Sandia National Laboratories and Arizona State University have signed a formal partnership agreement on renewable energy challenges. The potential areas of focus are solar hybrid fuels, solar thermochemical fuels, concentrating solar technologies, photovoltaics, electric grid modernization and algae-based biofuels.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2022

Each team was scored across multiple dynamic vehicle testing events ranging from energy consumption to acceleration and drive quality, as well as a 175-mile Over the Road Event through the Arizona desert, which tested each vehicle’s thermal management, range, and overall durability.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L 4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2022

The company began construction on a CO 2 -to-fuels demo in Tucson, Arizona in 2021. At the Tucson site, they are using electricity from the Arizona grid, which gets an increasing amount of power from local solar panels. Commissioning of the facility has already begun, and it is set to begin operation this July.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Separately, the Lianghekou hydropower station in Tibet is also set to come fully online in 2023, and is expected to generate a whopping 11 terawatt-hours of electricity annually (roughly the energy consumption of Lithuania). The project has been plagued by safety concerns, engineering missteps, and most recently pandemic supply chain issues.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2023

you need not have to do much procedural task, simply find out the local or national junk car buyer within the US or Arizona. US Junk Cars as US Junk Cars offers car removal and cash for junk cars, trucks, vans and other clunkers in and around the Scottsdale, Arizona region. You may need to check their license for credibility.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

reports progress in its development of a commercially viable compressed air engine. W2 Energy has modified its SteamRay rotary engine—one of its portfolio of energy products—to run on compressed air up to 3600 PSI and is calling this compressed air engine the AirRocket. W2 Energy , Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2022

Using naturally occurring and engineered proteins and bacteria, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and collaborators will separate and purify rare-earth elements for use in the defense sector. Rare earths bearing core sample drilled at La Paz, Arizona.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2015

million in three new Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) to create novel technology platforms and transform industries. The modular treatment systems, which will need less energy and fewer chemicals, will safely enlist the selective properties of reusable engineered nanomaterials to provide clean water at any location or scale.

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MAY 13, 2023

TSMC), which was already building a $12 billion fab in Arizona , upped the investment to $40 billion with a second plant. But for the CHIPS Act to succeed, each fab will need hundreds of skilled engineers and technicians of all stripes, with training ranging from two-year associate degrees to Ph.D.s.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

and Clemson University have partnered to advance development of electric-vehicle batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. ATLIS, a startup company based in Arizona, is developing battery cells and packs to power the Atlis XP Platform and XT pickup truck. ATLIS Motor Vehicles, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Power, EV adoption in the US is growing increasingly divided, with the most active states for EV adoption already on the path to parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and consumers steadily pulling back on EV purchases in the least-active states. According to the latest data from J.D. of the total new-vehicle retail market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2011

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding $74 million to create four new Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) that will advance interdisciplinary research and education in partnership with industry.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2021

HOBI) and Retriev Technologies have entered into a collaborative partnership for the purpose of collecting and recycling large format electric vehicle (EV) batteries throughout North America. is an IT asset management and electronics recycling company with facilities in Illinois, Texas, and Arizona. HOBI International Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Ohio State EcoCAR built a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by E85. liter engine, five-speed automated manual transmission, 150 kW electric machine, and an 18.9 Delphi Foundation; EcoMotors; Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Delphi Foundation; EcoMotors; Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.;

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JUNE 14, 2022

The selected teams include Arizona State University, Iowa State University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the following approaches: Arizona State University, teamed with TG Companies LLC, will develop an improved hydrometallurgical process based on a combination of selective leaching and electrowinning.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

This first-of-its kind collaboration brought engineers from FCA and Waymo together to integrate Waymo’s fully self-driving system into the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan thereby leveraging each company’s individual strengths and resources. —John Krafcik, Chief Executive Officer, Waymo.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

A report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that switching to electric fleets could save $14 million in pollution-related expenses over the lifetime of the municipal vehicles—and that’s just in Arizona. Electric vehicles produce no emissions and don’t rely on fossil fuels extracted from the ground.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Nikola is also expanding engineering and testing facilities to support the fuel-cell and vehicle validation and testing at Nikola’s Phoenix headquarters. The agreements will allow the adaptation of the fuel-cell power modules for the Nikola Tre and US Nikola Two fuel-cell applications.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Last week, CFRA’s Garrett Nelson opened coverage on Lucid Group, making it the first firm to begin coverage on the electric automaker’s stock. IV , along with the experience and dedication offered by CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson, who worked with Tesla during the design and engineering of the Model S.

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JANUARY 21, 2018

Inverters are key system elements in vehicle electrification, converting electricity from a DC source (i.e., the battery) to alternating current (AC) for use, for example, by the motor in a hybrid or battery-electric vehicle. The company’s headquarters, engineering, and product development center are located in Tucson, Arizona.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

liter V6 engine produces up to 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft (649 N·m) of torque. With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. The new, base twin-turbo 3.5-liter The lateral control arm provides increased lateral rigidity.

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APRIL 23, 2022

billion) to build a 11 GWh cell plant in Arizona ( earlier post ), while Mercedes-Benz announced a battery partnership project with Envision AESC, with plans for a 30 GWh plant to be located in Kentucky ( earlier post ). LG Energy Solutions said it would invest KRW 1.7 trillion (US$1.4

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Lucid Group has announced a production preview event that will start on September 27th at its Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, giving insights into the assembly processes of the company’s first electric vehicle. Lucid’s Casa Grande Factory (Credit: Lucid).

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Ah to be a Nissan engineer. At least that’s engineers at the carmaker’s Technical Center in Stanfield, Arizona do. A team from the plant have been toying with the fully electric LEAF to creat[.]. You can play with the firm’s existing range and create your own vehicles to suit your needs. Nissan Editor Pick'

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JANUARY 15, 2024

South Korean electronics conglomerate LG Electronics has opened its first plant dedicated to electric vehicle (EV) charger production in the U.S., The EV charger business is a growth engine for LG’s future, supporting the company’s transformation into a smart solutions company,” said LG President Alec Jang. “LG

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The vehicles have the same 650cc 2-cylinder engine and E-GEN chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year. Earlier post.). The trucks, manufactured by Workhorse Group, Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2014

Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. This can result in a weight reduction for electric vehicles. (Photo: Peter Larsson) Click to enlarge. In this €3.4-million

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Today on Green CarReports: We drive VW''s first electric car to be sold in the U.S., run down what you need to know if you want to buy an early Honda Insight, and dig deeper into GM''s new and more fuel-efficient engines. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Under the FOCUS program, projects will develop advanced solar converters that turn sunlight into electricity for immediate use, while also producing heat that can be stored at low cost for later use as well as innovative storage systems that accept both heat and electricity from variable solar sources. Arizona State University.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

electrical automotive maker ElectraMeccanica Cars Corp. based corporate’s lineup of medium- and heavy-duty electrical business vehicles. The corporate has additionally been exploring strategic possible choices because it redirected its engineering efforts towards conventional four-wheeled cars. based Tevva Motors Ltd.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

liter Power Stroke diesel engine ( earlier post ) this month. liter Power Stroke diesel now makes for six engine choices for F-150 customers. liter Power Stroke for Super Duty trucks since 2011 designed and engineered this all-new 3.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine for added strength and durability along with reduced weight.

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APRIL 20, 2023

To help find ways to address it through technology, EPICS in IEEE , in partnership with the United Engineering Foundation , launched the Environmental Competition last year. universities and colleges to use their engineering and technical skills to mitigate and address the impact of climate change in their communities.

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JULY 5, 2023

During heat waves in Phoenix, Arizona, while some people fry eggs on sidewalks , Matt Heath, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service manager at AC by J , is on the front line, helping maintain air conditioners in people’s homes. If, like 60 percent of the U.S.

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