Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

This latest successful presentation further shows ammonia to be a viable, sustainable solution for the otherwise hard-to -bate heavy-duty trucking industries, which account for 23% of the total greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

China Yuchai International’s main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), has sold 298 units of its YC6J natural gas and electric hybrid systems to the Baoding Bus Company in Hebei Province. The battery-powered motors in the hybrid buses significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 9, 2022

Driving a battery-powered commercial panel van may not sound exciting to you—but to Mercedes-Benz and the likes of Amazon and UPS, it promises to be a bellwether moment.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2019

According to the study, natural gas combustion engines are an ideal technology for transitioning to vehicles powered by hydrogen or “green” methane in the long term. Combustion engines powered by fossil methane already have very low CO 2 emissions today. —Buchal et al.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions. —Alan Hamilton, Wabtec vice president, Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford report in an open-access paper in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that automating residential package transport doesn’t influence the greenhouse gas footprint as much as the delivery van’s size and type. red symbols) for the US average cases and Edwards et al. blue symbol).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. When the 2.5L’s iVLC system operates in low-lift mode, the engine pumps only the air it needs to meet the driver’s demand.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2020

The new Olympic Class ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, mark a new era for the Washington State transport operator in the shift toward technologies that enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel use. Image: Vigor.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The best way for the public and private vehicle fleet owners to rapidly adopt EVs is to train firefighters and emergency responders on how to handle incidents involving battery powered vehicles. —Andrew Klock, senior manager of education and development at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves combustion efficiency by adjusting valve lift and timing. Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh A high-power inverter and 7.4-kW

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Designed to meet increased demand for retail e-bikes globally, a market projected to reach $23 billion by 2023 (source: Deloitte) and that grew 157% year over year in sales in the US in 2020 (source: QYResearch), the Bird Bike provides consumers with an electric vehicle to reduce reliance on gas-powered vehicles. Bafang rear hub motor.

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Purchase Gas-Electric Miles Light 243

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

In addition, they collaborated with a number of partners to create measures to support safe transportation and charging of vehicles during sea crossings, which also took into account vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as natural gas and hydrogen. This requires new safety procedures on board.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2016

million to develop and demonstrate a battery-powered electric school bus that improves propulsion energy efficiency by 20-30% and that can connect to the electric grid (vehicle-to-grid). propane direct injection engine and emission control system that will be demonstrated on a package delivery vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2016

The hydrogen gas will be produced locally, using solar cells. The conversion of hydrogen gas to electrical energy on board trucks, which are operated for longer distances will thus provide value experience for Scania’s continued development of electrified powertrains. The research project is partly financed by the Norwegian government.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

engine and a revised hybrid system that brings more than 60% more combined system horsepower. gas engine is combined with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. Maximum engine torque for this generation climbs nearly 16%, up from 120 to 139 lb-ft on all models. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The new energy storage solution will improve engine efficiency, generate fuel savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There is significant potential to save fuel through improved engine efficiency, as the operating profile of supply vessels is highly variable.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2013

As more energy-efficient vehicle options become available, conventional gasoline and diesel engine vehicles will make up a smaller share of the fleet over time, down to around 50% in 2040. Engine and transmission improvements, along with lighter body nd accessory parts, are expected to improve efficiency of new cars by around 9 mpg.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 14, 2023

Those who convert their internal combustion engines won’t miss a beat, either. The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Electric commercial vehicles that are powered solely by batteries are not suited for everyday operations, partly because of longer charging cycles and limited range. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power. An additional, time-consuming refueling stop is economically inefficient.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. Shipping uses over 300 million tonnes of fossil fuels every year, producing 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Instead, the company is looking to take market share from the general auto segment, which remains dominated by the internal combustion engine until today. . Instead, it has to be about the fact that even this year, well over 90% of vehicles that are sold would be equipped with the internal combustion engine. .

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Under this agreement both companies will work towards development of a 40 kW on-board DC generator to charge batteries during the daily drive cycle to increase the range of Balqon vehicles. Products include the Li-in battery-powered Model XRE20 yard tractor designed for port drayage applications.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

EVs have distinct advantages over gas-powered vehicles in cold temperatures: An EV can be started and warmed up in a garage, even in sub-zero temperatures, as there are no harmful emissions, and this feature is often available and can be scheduled by smartphone app.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

According to the Society of Automotive Engineers of China, by 2025 new energy vehicles are expected to account for more than 15% of total passenger vehicle sales in China. If the battery of the Mondeo Energi is running low, it can easily be charged at home or the office. Globally, the company is investing $4.5

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China Ford SUV Range 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. The solution?

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Yes, an internal combustion engine. It works like this -- the V6 produces mechanical power, the generator turns that into electric power, and that electric power either charges a depleted battery or goes right to the EDMs if the driver wants to save battery charge. For example: An adjustable air suspension.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2014

By combining diesel-direct, diesel-electric propulsion and battery power the vessel can achieve average fuel savings of up to 30% and up to 40% reduction of emissions. One additional clutch was been added to the vessel and a 230 kW water-cooled electric propulsion engine between each main engine and the rudder propeller.

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Emissions Hybrid Fuel Netherlands 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

Today, Volt owners use battery power on 80% of their trips, according to GM. The additional range would enable the average Volt owner to travel well over 1,000 miles (1,609 km) (in multiple trips) between gas fill ups, if they charge regularly. kWh lithium-ion battery, rated at a combined 106 MPGe, or gasoline equivalent.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2013

Belcher, who heads up the Biomolecular Materials Group at MIT, combines organic and inorganic materials to create novel electronic materials for a variety of applications, such as solar cells, fuel, environmentally friendly batteries and medical diagnostics. One of her recent inventions is a lithium-ion battery powered by engineered viruses.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Being battery-powered, you won’t have to deal with gas/oil mixtures or the obnoxious engine, which is a huge plus. If you’re looking for a way to take some trees, limbs, or even cut up firewood this fall, then the Sun Joe chainsaw is a great buy.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 17, 2023

The Safety of EVs Though relatively early in development, EVs are generally safer than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Gas-powered cars need fuel, which is subject to explosions because of its flammability. These battery-powered cars have fewer parts , reducing the odds that something goes wrong.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2015

The report—“Energy-Efficient Port Operations”—analyzes the global market for energy-efficient port operations, with a focus natural gas drayage trucks and shore power, environmental regulations, and port authority incentive programs such as the Environmental Ship Index (ESI).

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Power Powered Diesel Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. The engine, with a 90° V, is port fuel injected, with two valves per cylinder, and meets Euro 6 emission requirements.

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