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Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2013
Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. Audi’s e-gas plant. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 5, 2011
Fifty years later, the USA is faced with a similar challenge, energy independency and climatic change. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. Why then do we not have the same clarity of goal for the electricity generating industry here in the USA? Source: EIA.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 19, 2009
In ARB’s analysis, most vehicles on the road in 2050 will need to be electric drive, or ultra low-carbon fuel vehicles—i.e., electricity or hydrogen—by 2050 in order to achieve the required 80% reduction in greenhouse gases. gallon of gasoline in today’s vehicles. Earlier post. ). Fuel cell system costs.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2015
The company currently has a number of projects underway producing or developing—with its different technology partners—e-gas (methane) ( earlier post ); e-ethanol ( earlier post ); two versions of e-diesel from different pathways ( earlier post , earlier post ); and e-benzin (gasoline) ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge.
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Henrik Fisker revealed his plans to shake-up the electric SUV category with the all-new, all-electric Ocean. The 2023 Fisker Ocean will offer electric car buyers choices, although most of the specs are estimates at this point. Three can fit in the rear seat, where they can control the audio and climate systems.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
When one thinks about what automakers can do to help the environment, the immediate thought is about improving fuel efficiency and developing alternatives to gasoline. The CO 2 emissions intensity of automobile production in North America was 592 kg/auto in FY14—down 21.6% We work every day on these issues. million dollars.
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