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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

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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.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards California

UC Berkeley Study Concludes Battery Switching Model Would Accelerate Mass-Market Adoption of Electric Cars; Baseline Scenario Projects EVs Reaching 64% of New LDV Sales in 2030

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JULY 14, 2009

EV penetration with a battery swap model in three scenarios. In two other scenarios considered, a high oil price scenario (using EIA projections) and a battery swap operator-subsidzied scenario, EV new vehicle sales penetration reaches 85% and 86% respectively by 2030. Becker (2009). Click to enlarge. By 2020, 700,000 (26%) of the 2.7

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Batteries Battery Market

ARPA-E Soliciting Second Round of Proposals; $100 Million for Advanced Energy Research Projects, with Focus on CO2-to-Liquid Fuels, Plug-in Batteries and Carbon Capture

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

The second round is focused specifically on three areas of technology representing new approaches for advanced microbial biofuels, carbon capture, and batteries for electric vehicles. Many methods of producing advanced and cellulosic biofuels are under development to lessen our dependence on petroleum and lower carbon emissions.

Carbon

Carbon Plug-in Energy Fuel

Forecast: 3.2M Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide between 2010 and 2015; More Than 1M PEVs in 2015

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Pike forecasts that PHEV and BEV sales will reach just over 1 million units in five years (1,081,294 vehicles in 2015), with PHEVs accounting for 44% of that amount. CAGR for the overall light-duty vehicle market). Pike expects that the 107% CAGR for the PHEV market will result in global sales of 472,612 units in 2015.

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2015 Plug-in 2010 Plug

Hyundai Motor America Targeting Minimum Average 50 mpg for Lineup by 2025

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. The Sonata Hybrid incorporates a lithium polymer battery. Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy

National Research Council Report on Americas Energy Future Highlights Vehicle Efficiency Technologies, Conversion of Biomass and Coal-to-Liquids Fuels, and Electrifying the Light Duty Fleet with PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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JULY 31, 2009

Estimates of potential for gasoline consumption reduction in the US light duty fleet in 2020 and 2035 relative to 2007. emissions, according to the report. Projected consumption assumes efficiency improvements in powertrain and vehicle are offset by increases in performance, size and weight. Source: America’s Energy Future, Fig.

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Coal Conversion Light Future

Nissan and Sumitomo to Launch Second-Life Venture for EV Battery Packs; 4R Business Model

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Nissan Motor Co., Recycle : Implement end-of-life recycling to salvage raw materials.

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Nissan Lithium Ion Batteries Battery

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

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Assessment of Technologies”.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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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 ] ). Nissan LEAF is slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe.

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Nissan Production Lithium Ion Japan

Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company will now partner with Azure Dynamics Corporation to deliver a pure battery electric Ford Transit Connect van for the United States and Canadian markets in 2010. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

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Transit Connect Ford Connect Connected

US DOE Selects 43 Projects for $92M in ARPA-E Funding; 3 on Automotive Power Electronics

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JULY 13, 2010

HRL Laboratories and its partners GM, Va Polytech, ORNL, Teledyne will receive $5,058,803 to develop efficient, compact, and low-cost battery chargers for electric cars. This compact battery charger will support two-way power flow enabling the electrical grid to access the vehicle’s battery.

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Power Powered Arkansas Grid

Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

billion in rebates to buyers of natural gas-powered vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty; and $400 million to support the deployment of plug-in vehicles in targeted communities. the support of workforce training across the United States relating to plug-in electric drive vehicles. The program will establish a $3.8-billion

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Purchase Gas

FEV Completes Phase 1 of EPA-Funded Project to Understand Incremental Manufacturing Costs of Advanced Powertrain Technologies

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

FEV Inc, (FEV) a developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, has completed the first phase of a project under contract to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine manufacturing costs in the development and operation of fuel-efficient, lower-emitting powertrain technologies. Gary Rogers.

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EPA Cost Of Manufacturer Fuel Economy

Smith Electric Vehicles and Proton Power Sign MoU for Developing Commercial Electric Vehicle With Fuel Cell Range Extender; First Prototype at Hannover Fair 2010

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Under the MoU both parties will collaborate to build and market a battery-powered commercial vehicle, equipped with a Proton Power PM200 fuel cell system as a range extender. Electric vehicles integrated with a fuel cell expand the addressable market for zero emission vans and trucks. —Thomas Melczer, CEO of Proton Power.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles 2010 Commercial Range

Forecast: Cumulative Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Fleet Sales to Reach Nearly 4 Million Units By 2015

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention beyond light duty vehicles to the efficiency opportunities for hybrid drive in heavy trucks. Many companies are grappling with the need to both cut costs and reduce carbon emissions, and their vehicle fleets represent a significant portion of this challenge. Clint Wheelock.

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2015 Fleet Hybrid Plug-in

Interim Report from National Research Council Urges DOE to Continue Support of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

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JULY 23, 2009

In addition to advanced batteries, such technologies include systems for hydrogen storage and hydrogen fuel cells, the review panel said. better batteries for PHEVs, improved ICEs), along with continuing R&D on the long-term technologies (e.g., CO 2 ) and the increased use of domestic energy sources, especially biofuels.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicles PHEV

Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Ford SUV Michigan Tax

USCAR Argues for Continued US Funding of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

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JULY 30, 2009

The United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) recently published a whitepaper on the importance of continued. In addition to advanced batteries, such technologies include systems for hydrogen storage and hydrogen fuel cells, the review panel said. Projected hydrogen fuel cell system costs. Click to enlarge.

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Hydrogen Fuel Vehicles Transportation

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

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APRIL 8, 2009

Fuel consumption and emissions from the ML 450 HYBRID are up to 60% less than a conventional eight-cylinder SUV with permanent all-wheel drive. L/100km), along with a SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) classification. 100km highway), with a Bin 5, LEV II emissions classification. Click to enlarge. L/100km city, 11.2

New York

New York Hybrid Mercedes SUV

Electric cars to account for 64 per cent of car sales by 2030

Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2009

Today, the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology releases the new study examining the market size for electric cars with switchable batteries and the economic and environmental benefits of mass-market switch to electric cars. light-vehicle fleet by 2030.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Sale Cars Gasoline-Electric

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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AUGUST 30, 2009

GM says it is committed to establishing a harmonized national program to improve fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Direct Injection can improve fuel economy by 3% and reduce cold start emissions by 25%. A pure HCCI mode, during light to medium loads, when no spark event is required for combustion. Earlier post.).

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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JANUARY 11, 2010

liter I-4 are handled by a DI system that precisely delivers a fine mist of fuel directly into each cylinder for optimal performance, economy and emissions. Pistons are cast aluminum as well, with the light weight helping to reduce reciprocating mass. Battery-electric. Fuel metering duties on the 2.0-liter Earlier post.).

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Ford Engine Global Market

Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Like electric cars, electric bicycles are classified as zero-emission vehicles, meaning they emit no exhaust gases. Emissions, however, are produced elsewhere, when the electricity used to power the vehicles is generated. Recharging a battery can take 5-8 hours, but costs only a few cents a day. “What is it? An electric?

Transportation

Transportation Sri Lanka 2009 2008

BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

The battery pack is comprised of 5,088 lithium-ion cells for a cummulative 35kWhrs of energy storage. These specifications sound strikingly similar to the electric drive and energy storage system found in the very impressive AC Propulsion eBox electric vehicles which also sport a 5,088 lithium-ion cell battery with 35kWhrs of capacity.

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Mini E BMW Power Powered

Tata Takes On Air

Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

W ith all of the accelerated development in advanced batteries, most car companies are focusing on that technological track. The compressed air technology is basically just a way of storing electrical energy without the need for costly, heavy, and occasionally toxic batteries. Tags: electrics. Join Plug In Partners today.

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Renault Introduces the Kangoo be bop Z.E. Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

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MAY 6, 2009

is an all-electric zero emission (in road use) vehicle. is equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack produced by AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation), a Nissan-NEC joint venture which was founded in April 2007. The AESC battery pack is expected to deliver between 80 and 100% of its original capacity for a duration of six years.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Lithium Ion Vehicles Nissan

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

“I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. We will own the battery. We will always own the batteries,&# said Mr. Thesen. In effect, cars would be acting like tiny power stations.

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Grid Green Electric Cars Cars

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Not to be outdone, on Tuesday the Norwegian electric car startup, Think, was in Portland being wooed by the state as one of 8 potential places to site their first car manufacturing facility in the United States. “Families could be making that drive in an emission-free vehicle manufactured in Oregon by Oregonians.&#

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid

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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

UC Berkeley Study Concludes Battery Switching Model Would Accelerate Mass-Market Adoption of Electric Cars; Baseline Scenario Projects EVs Reaching 64% of New LDV Sales in 2030

ARPA-E Soliciting Second Round of Proposals; $100 Million for Advanced Energy Research Projects, with Focus on CO2-to-Liquid Fuels, Plug-in Batteries and Carbon Capture

Forecast: 3.2M Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide between 2010 and 2015; More Than 1M PEVs in 2015

Hyundai Motor America Targeting Minimum Average 50 mpg for Lineup by 2025

National Research Council Report on Americas Energy Future Highlights Vehicle Efficiency Technologies, Conversion of Biomass and Coal-to-Liquids Fuels, and Electrifying the Light Duty Fleet with PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Nissan and Sumitomo to Launch Second-Life Venture for EV Battery Packs; 4R Business Model

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

Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

US DOE Selects 43 Projects for $92M in ARPA-E Funding; 3 on Automotive Power Electronics

Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

FEV Completes Phase 1 of EPA-Funded Project to Understand Incremental Manufacturing Costs of Advanced Powertrain Technologies

Smith Electric Vehicles and Proton Power Sign MoU for Developing Commercial Electric Vehicle With Fuel Cell Range Extender; First Prototype at Hannover Fair 2010

Forecast: Cumulative Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Fleet Sales to Reach Nearly 4 Million Units By 2015

Interim Report from National Research Council Urges DOE to Continue Support of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

USCAR Argues for Continued US Funding of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

Electric cars to account for 64 per cent of car sales by 2030

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Tata Takes On Air

Renault Introduces the Kangoo be bop Z.E. Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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

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