Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) collaborated with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to organise a ‘Circularity Workshop’ on ‘Extended Producer Responsibility Regime: An Innovative Policy Tool for Fostering a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry.’

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Pollution Economy Waste India 40

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The first vehicles to use vacuum sensing hoses made from biohydrin rubber will be produced in May, with usage expected to be rolled out to all Toyota automobiles manufactured in Japan by the end of this year. Engine and drive system hoses require a particularly high level of oil and heat resistance.

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Toyota Engine Ozone Automobile Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2012

AFRI’s sustainable bioenergy challenge area targets the development of regional systems for the sustainable production of bioenergy and biobased products that: contribute significantly to reducing dependence on foreign oil; have net positive social, environmental, and rural economic impacts; and are compatible with existing agricultural systems.

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Grant Production Automobile Manufacturer West Virginia 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

PME= palm oil methyl ester, RME = rapeseed methyl ester, SME = soy methyl ester, WME = waste cooking oil methyl ester, FTD = Fischer-Tropsch diesel, HBD = hydrogenated biodiesel. JAMA bases its postion on the results of study from the Japan Auto-Oil Program subsidized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

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Japan Diesel Oil Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop.

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2017

These chambers open the valves by means of oil pressure. The fact that other automobile manufacturers are now using this innovative technology provides us with a source of recognition and of motivation to continue along this path. Since its development, market interest in the system has steadily increased. —Prof.

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Land Rover Engine Automobile Manufacturer Automobile 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”).

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Transport is current 96% dependent on oil for its energy needs. The Transport 2050 Roadmap [ earlier post ] aims to break transport’s current oil dependency and allow mobility to grow. The Commission will make €24.2 million (US$34.3 million) available to finance part of the initiative’s activities. It can be win-win.

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Europe Available Transportation Green 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

This would incentivize a low-carbon biofuel infrastructure and inhibit the use of high-carbon unconventional oils. The respective responsibilities of the actors will be more precisely defined with an emission trading for fuel producers and efficiency regulation for automobile manufacturers. —Professor Edenhofer.

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Transportation Fuel Automobile Manufacturer Climate Change 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The PEV market continues to grow in California with 20 models of full battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles offered by almost every automobile manufacturer to California consumers. Oil-by-rail. Plug-in electric vehicles.

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Transportation Climate Energy Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2015

However, the exact timing of cost parity depends on different, non-predictable factors, including oil and fuel prices as well as national and local policy decisions, such as zero-emission zones in inner cities. The development and production of Li-ion batteries for electric cars is mainly the domain of Asian manufacturers.

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2020 Li-ion Electric Cars Germany 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2012

China’s SUV sector is developing quickly, Ford notes—the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported that 1.59 Engine refinement is improved thanks to an innovative design that immerses the two main engine drive belts in oil—resulting in quieter and more efficient running but with the durability of a chain.

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SUV Ford Engine China 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

It is the seventh year that the chief executives of the global commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers met to address important industry issues on a global level. The commercial vehicle industry will work with the oil industry to underline the importance of this issue and ensure a constructive dialogue.

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Manufacturer Global Emissions Engine 199

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

General Motors compounded their financial woes by destroying the EV1 and continued to work with the oil companies to gouge the public. Congress should not, under any circumstances, release the bailout money to automobile manufacturers without making these demands. It’s a dishonest act on the part of General Motors.”

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EV1 Congress General Motors GM 140

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is a substantial development because it has the potential to affect every original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

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Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

The seven groups are the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM); American Lung Association (ALA); Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA); Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS); The Stella Group, Ltd; the National Hydrogen Association (NHA); and the US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC).

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2009 Congress Hydrogen Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc (JAMA), a nonprofit industry association comprising fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan, recently issued position statements on and recommended specifications for bioethanol and biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester, FAME).

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Japan Gasoline Philippines Diesel 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Automakers remain committed to the goals of the national program: a single, coordinated standard that promotes clean innovative vehicles, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, reduces dependence on foreign oil, and creates jobs. While the NOI and TAR represent a good start, it is clear that much work remains before new standards are proposed.

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Automobile Manufacturer Automobile Manufacturer Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2009

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi, a pioneer in hydrogen research in India, will oversee the project’s management, and the vehicles will be developed by Mahindra & Mahindra, one of the major automobile manufacturers in India, in collaboration with IIT-Delhi.

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India Transportation Supplies Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Two new reports—one on technology, the other on policy— released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) outline pathways to improve the fuel efficiency of combustion-engined road vehicles by 50% by the middle of the century, saving as much as four-fifths of current annual global oil consumption.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

China’s apparent oil demand rose 4.1% Meanwhile, China’s net imports of oil products soared 58.4% year over year to 659,000 b/d in June, driven by strong inflows of fuel oil and naphtha, according to data released 23 July y tbhe General Administration of Customs (GAC). Apparent demand for fuel oil in June soared 24.7%

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Oil China Chinese Gasoline 150

Driivz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Adoption of EVs by consumers, governments and automobile manufacturers has passed the critical turning point. Here is where we will also see oil companies start the process of transitioning their interstate-based refueling stations to fast-charging facilities for EVs. A Huge Challenge and a Business Opportunity for Utilities.

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Industrial Industry Grid Charging 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

The proposals would in total save 160 million tonnes of oil and around 420 million tonnes of CO2 in the period to 2030. Overall, consumers will save around €30 billion (US$37 billion) per year in fuel costs, according to the EC, which also estimates that the targets could increase EU GDP by €12 billion (US$14.7

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). million of research sponsored by the auto and oil industries, and $40 million of testing sponsored by the federal government.

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2001 2009 Engine Industrial 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

The 70’s oil crisis came and went; the loss of USA domestic market share occurred and a recent bankruptcy wave that hit the industry. As private companies, automobile manufacturers look for the lowest cost means of getting from A to B and the premiums that they can charge for getting from A to B faster.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

In the first 10 months of this calendar year, the sales of hybrid in Europe grew by a strong double digit, accounting for 29 percent of the overall market, whereas BEVs accounted for 14 percent in EU, more than diesel for the first time, as per the Europe Automobile Manufacturers’ Association or ACEA. Hybrid penetration was at 5.5

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Hybrid Suzuki India Petrol 52

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Europe’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicles climb above 20% share for the first time in Q3 2021, up almost 2x year-on-year. Plugin share also overtook diesel’s falling share (15.4%) for the first time – diesel will now quickly fade to nothing. The overall auto market was down 21.3%

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Diesel Plugin Auto Market 145

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Natural gas use in the transportation sector is likely to increase, with the primary benefit being reduced oil dependence. Better communication of oil- and gas-field best practices should be facilitated. Transparency is key, both for fracturing operations and for water management.

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MIT Gas Climate Gas-Electric 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

One key issue that the Waxman-Markey discussion draft does not address is how to allocate the tradable emission allowances that restrict the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from electric utilities, oil companies, and other sources. The Chairmen say this issue will be addressed through discussions among Committee members.

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Climate Standards Carbon California 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

billion barrels of oil over the lifetime of the vehicles regulated. Although the standards can be met with conventional technologies, EPA and NHTSA also expect that some manufacturers may choose to pursue more advanced fuel-saving technologies like hybrid vehicles clean diesel engines, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicles.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Light 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Additional advantages of PHEVs are as follows: Reduces the use of foreign oil since the electricity in the United States is primarily produced by domestic non-oil resources (97% by natural gas, hydro, coal, nuclear and other alternative energy sources). balance of payment deficit from oil producing nations and promotes U.S.

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Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles 30

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 23, 2021

Many major automobile manufacturers like GM and Ford are investing billions to electrify their model in the next 10 to 15 years. To meet the demand for electric vehicles it is necessary to increase battery production which is a global arms race among major governments, battery producers, and automobile manufacturers.

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Batteries Battery Lithium Ion India 65

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. This is an investment in our clean energy future that will create jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

EPA and NHTSA expect that automobile manufacturers will meet these proposed standards by utilizing technologies that will reduce vehicle GHG emissions and improve fuel economy. Together, EPA and NHTSA estimate that the average cost increase for a model year 2016 vehicle due to the proposed National Program is less than $1,100.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Gas 210

Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 14, 2022

Almost every major automobile manufacturer currently provides at least one electric vehicle. EVs require significantly less maintenance than gas automobiles since they have fewer moving parts than a traditional internal combustion engine (i.e., no oil changes, no spark plug replacements, no timing belt adjustments).

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Charging Gas-Electric Automobile Purchase 40