Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Earlier post.) 149,871.44.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. share for battery-electrics.

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EV Central

AUGUST 12, 2024

At the 2024 Busan Mobility (car) Show in Korea, Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company Supernal stated its plan to enter the air taxi market by 2028 with its S-A2 e-VTOL (electrical vertical take-off and landing) craft. But that actually looks like it’ll be late to market, if chief rivals are to be believed.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Areas of interest in the RFI include: Innovative, Commercially Ready Fuel Cell Systems for Specific Applications; and Technology Deployment Projects for Other On- or Off-Road Transportation Markets. Subtopic 1B: Fuel Cell Recharging Systems for All-Electric Light- or Heavy-Duty Trucks. Multiple fuel cell technologies (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

The car is powered by a Drive-E four-cylinder 2–liter gasoline engine, linked to rear-axle drive 50 kW electric motor, powered by an energy-optimized 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This combination delivers 306 hp (238 + 68 hp) and 350 + 200 N·m with emissions of 49 g/km (NEDC, mixed driving cycle for certification).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. In any automotive application, regulatory decisions to phase out established battery technologies would impact negatively on overall vehicle performance and cost, according to the report. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2022

The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. ” Its 90kW motor with 45 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 285km. And what of Volkswagen; originators of the mass-market camper van? Anyone for Caviar?

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. BEVs do not have an internal combustion engine and produce zero tailpipe emissions. BEVs do not have an internal combustion engine and produce zero tailpipe emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2010

is installing Air Products’ hydrogen fueling technology for the material handling market at its Sarasota, Florida distribution center. Air Products’ technology will fuel 65 fuel cell-powered lift trucks that will be mobilized at the distribution facility moving consumer goods on a daily basis. United Natural Foods, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. It’s inherently very safe and also promises to provide equivalent emissions reductions, but at a lower cost. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Heavy-duty truck idling contributes a large portion of NO x emissions and particulate matter released into the atmosphere. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, truck idling burns more than 3 billion gallons of diesel annually resulting in emissions of 11 million tons of CO 2 , 180,000 tons of NO x and 5,000 tons of particulates.

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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. A special meter display advises the driver when to shut off air conditioning and other accessories to conserve battery power.

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EV Connect

APRIL 12, 2021

This increase in demand is in line with a growing public realization of the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions drastically. That wave of public sentiment is what pushed a company like General Motors to make the stunning announcement that it would phase out all gas-powered vehicles by 2035. per year from 2021 to 2027. If the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2009

Winterkorn noted that the industry is experiencing its worst crisis in decades, with a collapse in the global market of 18% in the first half of this year. Volkswagen is Europe’s largest automaker, and saw its global new vehicle market share increase to 11% during the first quarter of 2009. about 7% of global CO 2 emissions.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. Purveyors of EVs would have a new public-policy rationale backing up their market. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

E-Hold: The “E-Hold” mode allows drivers to conserve the current state of charge so they can later switch to electric (and therefore zero-emissions) mode in an environmental zone at their destination, for example. E-Charge: In “E-Charge” mode, the gasoline engine generates more power than is needed to move the car.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Even if a battery-powered truck could handle the refinery’s 140,000-tonne loads, Kim says his company couldn’t afford to wait for batteries to recharge. Fortescue’s growth plan anticipates shipping most of its green hydrogen out of Australia to clean up heavy vehicles, industries, and power grids worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

The engine, with a 90° V, is port fuel injected, with two valves per cylinder, and meets Euro 6 emission requirements. Except for the fuel tank and the radiator, all components, including the power electronics, are mounted on a support frame. A combined cooling circuit serves the inverter, generator and combustion engine.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2009

Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programed to recharge batteries.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

2014 has been a year of rapid growth for the fuel cell market with positive progress being made globally, especially in markets such as US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. FCEVs are a real opportunity to offer motoring consumers a zero tailpipe emissions yet practical solution. by Dr. Henri Winand, CEO of Intelligent Energy.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

The commitment — expected to be announced Tuesday by Nissan’s chief executive, Carlos Ghosn — will be the first by a major automaker to bring a zero-emission vehicle to the American market. What we are seeing is that the shifts coming from the markets are more powerful than what regulators are doing,” he said.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

The battery manufacturing area is focused on battery manufacturing plants, material and component supplier manufacturing plants, and recycling plants, including facilities and manufacturing equipment, for Li-ion and other advanced batteries for advanced vehicles such as electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and micro-hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

Marking the first overseas on-road trial of an Equipmake-developed electric bus, the zero-emission single decker is set to start in-service running in Argentina’s capital in Q3 of this year. When the battery is depleted at the end of a complete duty cycle, it can be recharged at the depot overnight via a CSS2 DC charging point.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

The plug-in hybrid and third-generation full hybrid leverage Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems. Ford’s new generation of C-segment vehicles will be sold in more than 120 markets and will account for more than 2 million units annually.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. liter engine features numerous further enhancements to both improve performance and minimize fuel consumption and emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

A hybrid control computer manages the system so that optimum power is delivered according to driver demand. It uses a start/stop system and regenerative braking to conserve fuel and recharge the battery upon deceleration. In Power mode, enhanced mid-range response enables easier coping with slopes and mountainous terrain.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. They reduce emissions, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce the upward pressures on gasoline costs. Most have advertised their intentions to bring PHEV s to the market –some as early as next year. Second, was environmental.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). The XLI can be also be put into a charging mode, which runs the engine at a slightly higher point that required, using the excess power to generate electricity to recharge the battery.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle. Click to enlarge. Laser headlights.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Having raked in perhaps 30 percent of all the money invested in electrically-powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft so far, Joby is the colossus in an emerging class of startups working on these radical, battery-powered commercial flyers. For the large-scale vision, autonomy will be critical,” she says. “In

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Baua Electric

JUNE 8, 2024

One of the most fascinating new startups I saw at the show was Hydroride Europe AG , which showed off several hydrogen-powered bicycles and a small at-home hydrogen generator for “recharging” the bike by producing small bottles of hydrogen gas. It’s true, battery-powered electric bikes are everywhere. Why hydrogen?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

A: To achieve lower emissions and greener vehicles on the way towards the ultimate eco-car, it is essential to measure the impact that our vehicles have on the environment throughout our entire operations. Over longer distances, or when the limit of battery power is reached, the system automatically shifts to conventional petrol power.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2011

For supply exclusively to the domestic Korean market, the Kia Ray EV is a close relative of Kia’s 1.0-liter liter gasoline powered Ray CUV, which went on sale in Korea last month. Recharging times are six hours using a 220V household supply and 25 minutes in fast-charge mode. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2021

There are environmental benefits to this green technology, as electric vehicles help to reduce our carbon emissions. However, it’s worth noting that battery-powered vehicles have been around for more than a century. It’s surprising to learn about the ebb and flow of the electric car market. 1912 Detroit Electric.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

the only companyselling hydrogen-powered cars to U.S. policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. are rushing out cars that can be recharged at electrical outletsas the U.S. Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

F-CELL drivers will also benefit from a battery-powered range of up to 49 km (30.5 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8 An output of 147 kW guarantees both dynamic performance and locally zero emissions driving pleasure. Compared with the B-Class F-CELL, which has been on the market since 2010 (fuel consumption: 0.97

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