article thumbnail

It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

Baua Electric

In response, Ethiopia’s Transport and Logistics Ministries have announced that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia, unless they are electric. (!) Details were scarce, but he has announced that, “ a decision has been made, that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia unless they are electric ones.” Hang on,” I responded. “I

article thumbnail

Nissan unveils first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle; fueled by ethanol, 600 km range

Green Car Congress

In Brazil, Nissan Motor revealed the first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The e-Bio Fuel-Cell offers the brisk acceleration and silent driving of an EV, along with its low-running costs, while boasting the driving range of a gasoline-engine vehicle. Earlier post.).

Nissan 150
article thumbnail

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

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. In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol.

article thumbnail

Report: Stellantis Discusses Engine Plans

The Truth About Cars

With Stellantis vowing to launch a slew of all-electric and hybrid vehicles by 2030, many are wondering how this will impact the lineup in North America. We are growing capacity, adding capacity, for South America, the Middle East and Europe and Asia Pacific.” liter straight-six. ICE is here to stay for a period of time.

Engine 105
article thumbnail

Opinion: Will Lithium Be Our Next Energy Crisis?

Clean Fleet Report

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has begun and the race is on to lock down the U.S. Ford has announced its plan to lead the charge by investing $11.4 Countries in the western world are phasing out gasoline-powered cars and rushing to lock down their lithium supplies. domestic supply of lithium. billion in EV production.

Energy 78
article thumbnail

NYU-BMW i report explores future urban mobility; sustainability and resilience

Green Car Congress

Increasingly, cities will need to invest in the “soft” infrastructure of information and communications systems, rather than improving streets and highways, as well as electric power generation, transmission and distribution systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Demographics.

BMW 366
article thumbnail

BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The automotive and green electric vehicle blogosphere has been abuzz with talk of the BMW MINI E ever since July 9th, 2008, when AutoblogGreen published the rumor that 500 of the intriguing new electric cars would be released later this year in California. How impressive is AC Propulsion electric drive genius?

Mini E 100