Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed long-anticipated Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from all light-duty vehicles (LDVs, or passenger cars), light-duty trucks (LDT1s, LDT2s, LDT3s, and LDT4s) and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles (or MDPVs). Model Year. Model Year.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The parties intend to also develop best-practices and standards for hydrogen refueling station design and protocols allowing for a more safe, reliable, scalable, and low total cost of ownership for the transportation market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

The new HD National Program covers vehicle classes 2b through 8. US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Heavy-duty engines affected by the final standards are generally those that are installed in commercial medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. Furthermore, the hybrid variant achieves world-class, top-level fuel economy for its class (2WD, 30.8 The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25 l/100km, 72.4

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2023

Rio Tinto and the Simfer joint venture (Simfer) reached an important milestone by concluding key agreements with the Republic of Guinea (West Africa) and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the trans-Guinean infrastructure for the world class Simandou iron ore project. Simandou’s mining concession is divided into 4 blocks.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. Hydrogen fuel cell technology can be an attractive option for sustainable drive trains—especially in larger vehicle classes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Nikola Corporation and partner IVECO commercially launched the European Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty truck at IAA Transportation and unveiled the European Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version. Nikola Tre BEV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Electric-vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors said it achieved overall corporate profitability in July with approximately $1 million of earnings on revenue of $20 million. seconds for the standard Roadster. Tesla shipped a record 109 vehicles in July and enjoyed a surge in new Roadster purchases. seconds, compared to 3.9

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2023

Nikola Corporation and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a global green energy and metals company, announced that FFI will acquire Nikola’s Phoenix Hydrogen Hub (PHH) project. Earlier post.) Rendering of PHH. The PHH is a fast-to-market, green hydrogen project located near Phoenix, in the city of Buckeye, Ariz.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a proposed rulemaking for the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will deliver 20 units of the all-electric eCanter truck to the Australia Post fleet. The eCanter for Australia is shipped from Tramagal, Portugal, and comes with the same standard specifications as the models currently available in Japan and Europe. The eCanter, which falls under the 7.5-ton

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

When completed, the station will be capable of dispensing up to 5 tons per day of green hydrogen for Class 6-8 MD/HD vehicles. We intend to help drive common standards for HD gaseous and liquid hydrogen fueling to accelerate commercialization. This is the second CEC award received by ZEV Station following the $1.6-million

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2022

Enovix Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of next-generation 3D Silicon Lithium-ion batteries ( earlier post ), demonstrated the ability of its 0.27 Ah EV test cells to charge from 0-80% state-of-charge in as little as 5.2 minutes and achieve a greater than 98% charge capacity in less than 10 minutes. —Ashok Lahiri.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2021

This strategic acquisition firmly positions Micro Bird for substantial growth in the light- and medium-duty EV market by bringing core electrification-expertise and value to both Micro Bird and the broader Blue Bird Corporation. The Ecotuned drivetrain comes standard with Level 2 and 3 charging and is V2G capable.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The VA-X4, Vertical’s flagship aircraft, is expected to be certified to the same standards as commercial airliners and is expected to be significantly safer and quieter than a helicopter.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. The Crosstrek Hybrid is capable of speeds up to 65 mph when in full electric mode and is a full second faster from 0 to 60 mph than the standard Crosstrek. It also charges the hybrid battery during regenerative braking.

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APRIL 27, 2022

South 8 Technologies, a developer of electrolyte formulations for next-generation lithium batteries, has raised $12 million in Series A financing, led by Anzu Partners with participation from LG Technology Ventures, Shell Ventures, Foothill Ventures, and Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. liter Dynamic Force Engine and an optimized HEV system, the all-new Aqua not only achieves compact class-leading fuel economy of 35.8 An accessory power outlet (AC100 V / 1,500 W) and an emergency power supply mode are equipped to all grades as standard.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships. Testing and evaluation will take place over the next year.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a memorandum with the Chinese company AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Our ultimate goal is the creation of our own powerful world-class engine certified in accordance with the highest international standards.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2020

The certification is based on Class NK’s “Guidelines for Large-capacity Storage Batteries,” which requires use of a BMU in the system as a safety feature. Ships are responsible for about 800 million metric tons of CO 2 every year, roughly equivalent to the annual emission of Germany.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

Vision Industries Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck at the Port of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles will continue working with Balqon Corporation, another Class 8 electric vehicle manufacturer, through an existing contract to demonstrate the use of its fully electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 29, 2024

After a week full of major news , the company is back with perhaps its biggest announcement lately: a plan for a major partnership that will see the company greatly expand the use of its swappable battery standard. Oh, and not just for light electric vehicles anymore. SMFL) to accelerate Gogoro’s global business expansion.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2012

Nichicon Corporation has introduced what it believes is the smallest and lightest quick charger for Electric Vehicles (EVs). By utilizing its technology for OBCs (on board chargers) for EVs and standardizing the main components, Nichicon has succeeded in developing an ultra-compact quick charger. The NQC-A102 10-kW quick charger.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

CSX Corporation and GE Transportation will explore emissions-cutting and efficiency breakthroughs in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology for locomotives beginning with a pilot program in 2014. —Oscar Munoz, executive vice president and chief operating officer, CSX Corporation. Field tests are expected to begin in 2014.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2020

Initial project partners include Ford Motor Company; the University of Michigan, with its CAV research center and world-class Mcity Test Facility, Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), and facilities along the proposed corridor; and the American Center for Mobility (ACM), a leading testing facility.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

Its cylinders are certified to these US and international standards: ISO 11119, EC79/2009, METI-KHK hydrogen standards, SAE J2579, CSA B-51, and 2010 ASME Section X Class III. Hexagon received the order from Hydrogenics Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and hydrogen-based power modules.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

The Reach van from Utilimaster is a high-roof Class 3 delivery van that comes with a standard 151.4 Reach vans with XL Hybrids’ technology appeal to national delivery service companies, public sector and corporate fleets that are seeking ways to reduce fuel consumption and meet sustainability goals.

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MAY 11, 2022

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation unveiled a Class 5-6 electric vehicle platform at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Blue Bird’s flexible Class 5-6 chassis will enable a broad range of fully-electric vehicles, including last-mile delivery step vans, motorhomes, and other specialty vehicles.

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JANUARY 24, 2015

on-board power take-off or standardized plug-in at station); and optimum storage pressures shall also be delineated. Non-technical key factors such as permitting and safety standards need to be incorporated into project plans, along with strategies to manage them. 1 to 3 awards between $1M and $3M.

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MAY 17, 2018

Mazda Motor Corporation has begun accepting pre-orders for the updated Mazda CX-3 at dealerships throughout Japan. Design improvements, including changes to the front grille, LED rear combination lamps and aluminum wheels, are aimed at creating the feeling of a higher-class vehicle.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Gostin uses a model-based systems engineering approach to develop the open architecture and the associated standard. By providing a standard to define the interfaces between components of the system, modifications and innovations can be quickly and easily incorporated. Yu Yuan Yuan is a scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Renesas Electronics Corporation unveiled an innovative automotive gateway solution with R-Car S4 system on chips (SoCs) and power management ICs (PMICs) for next-generation vehicle computers, communication gateways, domain servers and application servers.

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MAY 23, 2012

Daimler’s Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), has launched the sale of its Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck in Japan. The hybrid truck delivers best-in-class (2-ton class) fuel efficiency of 12.8 L/100km), with all models over-fulfilling the 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standard.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2019

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled the new model Yaris. The first-generation Yaris was created in 1999 as a car that would serve as the global standard for compact cars by enlisting the full portfolio of Toyota’s technology. The new Yaris comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense, Toyota’s latest active safety package.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

As a responsible corporate citizen, we have complied with this request. We operate all of our facilities to the same standards and with the same practices globally. Our plant employees are regularly tested to ensure their blood lead levels are sufficiently low, and in fact our blood lead over 200 µg/L rate is world class at 0.7%.

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