Batteries, Emissions, EPA and Standards

Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

million in 2021 Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deploy five XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks in California. This project is led by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), which applied for the TAG funding. Hyundai Motor has secured $3.5

Hyundai

Hyundai EPA California Commercial

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). Source: EPA. These are expected to result in a combined MY 2016 average vehicle emission level of 250 g CO 2 /mile (equivalent to 35.5 Both EPA and NHTSA programs are footprint-based—i.e., g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

EPA

EPA Standards Light PHEV

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy

California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

Nichols also said that California will work with Federal agencies on the next phase of light-duty vehicle GHG and fuel economy standards for model years 2017-2025. California has incorporated these national standards into its motor vehicle emissions program. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Standards California

Automakers Support Obama Administrations Development of National Program for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. This approach allows for a range of sizes of vehicles to meet consumer needs for passenger and cargo room.

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Obama Carbon Automobile Manufacturer Emissions

Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

The bill also calls for the harmonization of Federal and California motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards. The major climate and energy bill introduced last week by House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Henry Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey— H.R.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Standards Auto Industry

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Any Federal vehicle standards are to achieve at least the results of the California standards.

Climate

Climate Standards Carbon California

France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2009

billion) to establish a network of 1 million charging points by 2015 and the building of a €625 million (US$910 million) lithium-ion battery plant at a plant owned by Renault with a public contribution of €125 million (US$182 million) toward the total. This site may produce more than 100,000 batteries per year. billion (US$2.2

Li-ion

Li-ion France Plug-in Plug

Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Vehicles also had to complete emissions, efficiency, and range events in which they had to achieve at least two-thirds the minimum fuel economy and range requirements. For emissions, vehicles had to meet the minimum US EPA emissions standards in on-track challenges. Amp, amp’d Sky(Cincinnati, OH) Battery Electric.

Aptera

Aptera Tango San Diego Switzerland

US House Passes $2.85B Bill for Advanced Technology Vehicle RD from 2010-2014

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The target is vehicles capable of achieving energy efficiencies significantly greater than required under current and pending Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. EPA and NHTSA just released their joint proposed rulemaking for an average 250g/mile CO 2 and 34.1 billion, the bill specifies $1.1

2010

2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen

Wrightspeed secures $5M in funding for series hybrid drive system for high-performance vehicles and medium- to heavy-duty trucks; gas turbine as extender

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The DDS platform includes: the battery system, electric motors and drive electronics, generator control system, vehicle dynamics control, user interface and the software control plane. The battery system delivers and absorbs sufficient power that the generator engine load is completely de-coupled from the road load. Earlier post.).

Hybrid

Hybrid Gas Vehicles Gas-Electric

ISE Corp. Introduces CNG Series Hybrid System for Transit Buses

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

California-based ISE Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISE Limited, is accepting orders for a new battery-dominant (i.e., Emissions Reductions. The battery dominant system allows the engine to run at lower speeds and power, which translates to quiet and smooth operation and contributes to longer engine life.

Hybrid

Hybrid ISE Corporation Energy Storage Exhaust

Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Less than one year later, Navistar has completed testing and validation, developed and delivered prototype vehicles, and received EPA and CARB certifications. Today, the eStar meets all Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Navistar is now taking orders and building these all-electric trucks.

All-Electric

All-Electric Commercial Los Angeles Li-ion

New 2012 Fiat 500 made US debut at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet released. and CO 2 emissions by up to 10%, while obtaining 10% more power and 15%. A new self-adjusting hydraulic-clutch system is standard with this transmission, benefiting drivers with consistent pedal efforts over the life of the clutch and virtually maintenance-free operation.

2012

2012 Auto Los Angeles Fuel Economy

FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. FedEx Corp. The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C.

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton

Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Ito said both vehicles are integral to what Honda is calling its Electric Mobility Network, an approach to reducing CO 2 emissions through a range of products, energy-management and energy-production technologies. At the same time, for the purpose of urban commuting, our approach includes the development of a battery electric vehicle.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug

Los Angeles Harbor Commission Launches 2009 Alternative Fuel Truck Incentive Program with $44.2M

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2009

The 2009 incentives will be used to help bring trucks into service at the Port that run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), or lithium-ion battery electric power. This initiative follows a 2008 incentive program that put into service more than 2,200 trucks that currently meet or exceed 2007 US EPA emission standards.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Alternative Fuels 2009 Long Beach

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Diesel engines may become more popular in the United States now that new emission control technologies are allowing for a wide range of diesel engines to meet federal and state air quality standards, the report says. During the past decade, significant advances have been made in lithium-ion battery technology.

Purchase

Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

L/100km) (forecast EPA values for the USA). liter TDI Clean Diesel uses a particulate filter and a NO x storage catalytic converter to meet Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions requirements. All engines are offered with a manual transmission as standard equipment; an automatic transmission is also available with each engine version as an option.

North America

North America New York Gasoline America

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. compared to 2005 levels.).

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy

US DOE Under Secretary for Science Says Liquid Fuels Will Be With Us For A Number of Decades; DOE Seeking to Build Collaboration Between National Labs and OEMs on Combustion Modeling and Simulation

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Koonin, Under Secretary for Science, US Department of Energy in his plenary talk at the 16 th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit. ARB’s initial observations on these targets, according to Cackette: Weight reduction is the most cost-effective means to reduce consumption and emissions.

Fuel

Fuel Building Engine California

Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. The Launch Edition features two motors, one up front and one in the rear, powered by a 78-kilowatt-hour battery. Plentiful Power.

Volvo

Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric

PHEV Energy Bill

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

SEC 134 Loan Guarantees for Fuel Efficient vehicles including electric and PHEVs SEC 135 Advanced Battery Loan Guarantee Program Guarantees of loans for construction of battery manufacturing facilities including electrical systems and software. Tags: legislation. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.

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PHEV Energy Energy Storage Saturn

France unveils 14 point plan for electric cars

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Point three: Renault will establish a lithium-ion battery factory in Flins that will produce 100,000 batteries a year – the investment here will be €625million. Point five: There will be a €5,000 grant to buy vehicles with CO2 emissions less than or equal to 60g/km until 2012. It is hoped to have 100,000 vehicles by 2015.

France

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SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

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JULY 6, 2010

The new version supersedes the J1711 standard originally published in March 1999. Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Exhaust Plug-in Economy

BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 1: The Two-Mode ActiveHybrid X6

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 130 mph (209 km/h), with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle improved by roughly 20%, and a CO 2 emission rating of 231 g/km. EPA ratings will be available closer to the market introduction. Powertrain of the ActiveHybrid X6. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

BMW

BMW Parts Production Hybrid

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Focus on fuel economy.

GM

GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. cubic feet.

PHEV

PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai

Honda Debuts Production Version of 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack.

Honda

Honda 2011 Hybrid Fuel Economy

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 The 250 g/mile of CO 2 equivalent emissions limit by EPA is equivalent to 35.5 These technologies are covered separately in the EPA RIA. Click to enlarge.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Ford Mustang Mach-E

EV Life

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Other standard and optional features include customizable ambient interior lighting, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, wireless device charger, and a spacious front trunk. Ford Mustang Mach-E Performance The Ford Mustang Mach-E is available with either a standard-range 70.0-kWh kWh batter pack.

Financing

Financing Ford Electric Vehicles Tax Credit

Mercedes-Benz presents B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle at LA Auto Show; delivery to US leasing customers by end of 2010

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The front-wheel drive B-Class F-CELL offers an operating range of around 240 miles (386 km) (Euro driving cycle, 190 miles (306 km) estimated EPA)—more than twice the range of the 2004 A-Class F-CELL—and short refueling times. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is the energy storage medium and has a capacity of more than 1.4

Mercedes

Mercedes 2010 Los Angeles Fuel

Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Follow us on Twitter! a key Randy C.

Hybrid

Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. The US standard is 120V@60hz the UK standard is 240V@50Hz. Same goes for video cables.

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Recharge Plug Electric Vehicles 2009

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an. Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric.

Grid

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

My vision has always been for Oregonians to be able to drive from Astoria to Ontario and from Portland to Ashland emission free,&# Mr. Kulongoski said. “Families could be making that drive in an emission-free vehicle manufactured in Oregon by Oregonians.&# In the U.S. In the U.S.

Oregon

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Unfortunately, this conference focused primarily on setting a cap on carbon emissions and providing financial aid to developing countries to build capacities to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change. Reductions in Emissions. The US proposal is to cut emissions by 3 to 4% of the amount produced in 1990.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions

EV Driven

Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

Automakers Support Obama Administrations Development of National Program for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption

Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

US House Passes $2.85B Bill for Advanced Technology Vehicle RD from 2010-2014

Wrightspeed secures $5M in funding for series hybrid drive system for high-performance vehicles and medium- to heavy-duty trucks; gas turbine as extender

ISE Corp. Introduces CNG Series Hybrid System for Transit Buses

Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

New 2012 Fiat 500 made US debut at LA Auto Show

FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

Los Angeles Harbor Commission Launches 2009 Alternative Fuel Truck Incentive Program with $44.2M

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

US DOE Under Secretary for Science Says Liquid Fuels Will Be With Us For A Number of Decades; DOE Seeking to Build Collaboration Between National Labs and OEMs on Combustion Modeling and Simulation

Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

PHEV Energy Bill

France unveils 14 point plan for electric cars

SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 1: The Two-Mode ActiveHybrid X6

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

Honda Debuts Production Version of 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Ford Mustang Mach-E

Mercedes-Benz presents B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle at LA Auto Show; delivery to US leasing customers by end of 2010

Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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