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For Greener Manufacturing, Think IAQ

Green Car Congress

Effective air quality control is an essential component of green manufacturing for the automotive industry. Some of the problematic processes commonly used in the auto industry include: Welding: Both manual and robotic welding produce microscopic particulates that can make their way deep into the lungs. Click to enlarge.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. Way to kill the audience, Greg.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

Plug In India

EV policies were announced by various state governments which gave direction to the industry. In the electric scooter space, three big companies with a lot of money - Bajaj, Ather Energy, Ola Electric have worked hard and created ground work in 2020 to launch world class electric scooters pan India in 2021.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. One PHEV company, Efficient Drivetrains Inc., Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.). We need a plan to transition from gasoline and Diesel to biofuels.

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Tesla responds to Reuters’ claims of faulty suspension issues

Teslarati

Helpful context: Tesla has the most advanced vehicle telemetry system that can identify emerging issues, determine scope, and allow for faster vehicle and service improvements than has ever been seen in the auto industry.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. Range risk concerns obviously are tightly coupled to EV charging availability. This “wow” experience is being pursued by every EV automaker.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s Learn your facts before you post please.

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