Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2019

In parallel with the advancing electrification of its fleet, Volkswagen Group and its brands continue to rely on CNG (compressed natural gas) as an alternative drive technology for decarbonizing road transport; Volkswagen Group[ has revised and expanded its product range again with this in mind. With the SEAT Arona 1.0

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2012

to the Annual Press Conference 2012 in Ingolstadt, Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, said that the company believes that five key innovation areas will determine the shape of future mobility: design; lightweight construction; connected vehicles; mobility services; and electric mobility. In his speech.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Pirelli, Ericsson, Audi, Tim, Italdesign and KTH together staged a demonstration that took place on the roof of the Lingotto building showing how a vehicle equipped with the sensor-fitted Pirelli Cyber Tire and connected to the 5G network was able to transmit the risk of aquaplaning detected by the tires to a following car.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive systems are powering a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell London taxicabs during the 2012 Olympic Games. This fleet joins another previously announced UQM-powered vehicle at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition While the level of charge varied by brake pad material, the fact that most particles showed some charge makes them potentially easy to remove from the air, according to researchers. Researchers used a large lathe to spin a brake rotor and caliper, and measured the charge of the particles emitted.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) The German federal government is targeting one million electric vehicles in Germany by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2012

UQM powers test-fleet vehicles by Audi in Germany, Rolls-Royce and the London Taxi Company in the UK, and previously, Saab vehicles in Sweden. UQM is also powering Hino electric city buses in Japan and demonstration vehicles for EV Engineering in Australia.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This story is the 2,000 th one posted on Clean Fleet Report (as a point of reference we hit story #1,000 on Feb. Here we are today, at that crossroads of “old” internal combustion engine technology and insurgent electric propulsion. One week I was in an Audi Q5 Quattro with an efficient turbocharged 2.0-liter Power/Powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

This reduces the work done by the internal combustion engine, improving fuel economy by up to 25%, depending on the application. The system is smaller than conventional battery or super-capacitor hybrid units, which means it does not compromise seating or passenger capacity and can be retro-fitted to existing fleets.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2019

Further, Volkswagen has signed off a comprehensive decarbonization program aimed at achieving a fully CO 2 -neutral balance in all areas from fleet to production to administration by 2050. The 2025 target is to reduce the CO 2 footprint of the vehicle fleet by 30 percent across the lifecycle compared to 2015. billion) by 2023.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2018

Efficient synthetic fuels from sustainable sources can be a possible climate-neutral perspective for the internal combustion engine in the medium and long-term. It will also examine how regenerative fuels affect the pollutant emissions of the existing fleet and the function of vehicles and individual components. The Energy Lab 2.0,

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The Clean Fleet Report Report Card. Clean Fleet Report has been growing along with the market. We took to the road to report on most of the new EVs hitting the market, as well as plug-in hybrids, fuel cell electric vehicles, hybrids and the best of the legacy internal combustion engine models. We spent time dispelling EV myths.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

In an event in Bern, Switzerland, Swiss National Council member and president of the Clean Fuel Now initiative Thomas Böhni filled up his Audi A2 with 100% synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel) produced by sunfire GmbH to draw attention to the need to remove what he terms unjustified Swiss restrictions on synthetic fuels. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The Mk4 eFES also benefits from internal contactors on the DC bus to disconnect from the rest of the hybrid system and real time insulation monitoring of the HV circuit. Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids' The retro-fit and OE systems are branded as Gyrodrive. Development of the Gyrodrive system was earlier supported by a £2,184,500 (US$3.7-million)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

The Swiss direct air capture company—which has also partnered with Audi in that company’s e-fuels initiative ( earlier post )—launched the commercial-scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant, featuring its patented technology that filters carbon dioxide from ambient air.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The usage of primary aluminum intensive, extrusions and rolled products will be significantly higher than seen in internal combustion engine vehicles today. From a share of 4% in 2017, CRU expects electric vehicles to account for approximately 30% of the global vehicle fleet by 2030.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2021

Other all-electric vehicles, most notably the Tesla Model 3 , the Audi e-tron, and the Audi e-tron Sportback, have qualified for the 2021 Top Safety Pick+ award. . fleet more environmentally friendly doesn’t require any compromises in terms of safety,” he said. . Credit: IIHS.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

Heavier electric vehicles are becoming more common as EV battery technology becomes more reliable and powerful and shows up in larger vehicles, like the GMC Hummer pickup and Audi Q8, among others. The post What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. So, here are some things you need to know.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Another project involves the intelligent use of data acquired from sensors in vehicles of the Group fleet operated by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen announced its “Roadmap E” comprehensive electrification initiative. Earlier post.). Another key topic is autonomous driving.

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Noodoe

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This year, we expanded our international footprints in many directions. Collaboration With Audi Taiwan Highlights Demand for Noodoe EV OS. Noodoe EV Announces Advanced EV Charging For EV Fleet Owners. Noodoe EV OS Powers EVCS/Fitness International Partnership. 2021: Feeling Proud. CEVC in Australia. A Year in Review.

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Baua Electric

JULY 1, 2023

Energy-GlobalData, Cox Car and S&P International Mobility. and Audi will let go second-quarter effects. Automakers also are boosting fleet shipments to fill a backlog of orders from day-to-day condo operators, business consumers and govt businesses. On Monday, Honda Motor Co., and on Thursday via Ford Motor Co.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2022

It shouldn’t be surprising when you scan the list of EVs (particularly the down-list models where there are several Audis and BMWs as well as the pricey GMC Hummer ), but the average sales price for an EV during the first half of the year was $66,000, according to Kelly Blue Book. Jeep Wrangler 4xe leads PHEVs. And more are coming.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC), which built the vessel, announced the news on WeChat Wednesday. The ship is owned by Zodiac Maritime, with BYD leasing it as the first addition to its “sea-going fleet.” The Sea Lion 07 is designed by former Audi and Lamborghini designer Wolfgang Egger. BYD’s Explorer No.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2016

nuTonomy is currently working to launch an autonomous mobility-on-demand service with a fleet of five to ten vehicles in Singapore in 2018, whereby commuters will be able to summon a vehicle through a smartphone application to bring them from their doorsteps to their selected destinations. These efforts will be supported by the 1.8-ha

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. International evidence demonstrates that a Clean Vehicle Standard and Clean Vehicle Discount, including the feebate mechanism, should rapidly accelerate the uptake of zero emissions vehicles in New Zealand. Improve safety of the fleet; and/or. ?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. The luxury internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle market may be growing in both the United States and Europe, as well.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

Daimler, BMW and Audi initially participated in the new CRP but eventually chose to withdraw. From 2006 to 2009 SAE International administered a cooperative research project (CRP1234) which evaluated R-1234yf, a new low global warming potential (GWP) automotive refrigerant. Background. Emissions Policy Vehicle Systems'

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Cars That Think

JULY 20, 2022

The Los Angeles company plans to bring its four-wheeled robots to parking facilities, hotels, shopping and entertainment centers, fleet operators, and residential properties. The company’s mobile-charging clients now include Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Stellantis, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2022

The look and content of this new contingent of EVs also promises to broaden the conversation about how an electric car operates and what the shift away from the internal combustion engine means. The post Welcome to the Year of the EV—Whatever It Will Be first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Fisker looks to join the crowded market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium-term regulatory requirements (e.g., Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium-term regulatory requirements (e.g., Audi’s basic goal is to combine renewable energy (e.g.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2022

Genesis calls it the “G80 Electrified,” but instead of having it cast in with a bunch of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, we at Clean Fleet Report will simply call it as it is—the G80 EV. By 2025 it will come out with no new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, then by 2030 will only sell electric cars and SUVs. Story by John Faulkner.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Story by Steve Schaefer; photos from manufacturers or Clean Fleet Report archives.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

To stress its commitment, Cadillac will not be selling any internal combustion vehicles, gasoline for diesel, by 2030. The Audi E-Tron starts at $67,000, the Jaguar I-Pace at $70,000, the Porsche Taycan at $83,00, and the Tesla Model X at $90,000. The post Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. Basically, electric conversions involve removing the entire internal combustion paraphernalia rom an ICE car, installing an electric motor in its place, and adding a large battery bank. They will chase you away. That is a large market.

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2023

However, whereas the UX300e was adapted from an internal combustion engine architecture, the RZ450e was designed from the ground up as an EV. It’s also larger and more spacious than the UX, providing some EV competition to the likes of the B MW iX3 , Audi e-Tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Audi’s electrohydraulic combination brake (EHCB). Audi recently held a TechDay in Ingolstadt focused on its efforts to electrify the driveline. In electric mobility, Audi distinguishes between two groups of vehicles: fully hybrid vehicles, driving a maximum of about 3 km (1.86 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. —Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Group. Earlier post.).

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