Electric Auto Association

JULY 5, 2021

Houston chapter leads toward clean energy in Texas. The outreach efforts of the Houston Electric Auto Association (HEAA), founded 34 years ago in the heart of American oil country, have not always been met with a positive response. “We A demonstration of plug-in hybrids and full battery electrics at an HEAA meeting.

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Oil Houston Golf Cart Aptera 98

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Congress has provided hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the deployment of clean-energy technologies. can meet its emissions goals The Rapid Energy Policy Evaluation and Analysis Toolkit —REPEAT—which you developed at Princeton with Evolved Energy Research , influenced Congress to create massive incentives for clean-energy tech.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Emissions 94

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

Saudi Aramco and Air Products will establish a pilot fleet of fuel cell vehicles for which high-purity compressed hydrogen will be dispensed at the new fueling station. The use of hydrogen derived from oil or gas to power fuel cell electric vehicles represents an exciting opportunity to expand the use of oil in clean transport.

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Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Building 283

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The green hydrogen used by Energy Observer is made from seawater using on-board renewable sources of electricity (solar, wind and hydropower). Among CMA CGM’s environmental efforts: A commitment to the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for large capacity vessels.

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Hydrogen Energy Power Powered 307

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

A report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that switching to electric fleets could save $14 million in pollution-related expenses over the lifetime of the municipal vehicles—and that’s just in Arizona. Electric vehicles produce no emissions and don’t rely on fossil fuels extracted from the ground.

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Vehicles Tax Credit Arizona Pollution 84

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Microturbine company Capstone Turbine’s ( earlier post ) sales to the oil and gas industry worldwide are at a record pace, according to Jim Crouse, Capstone’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In the CHP applications, the microturbines’ exhaust heat will be used for building and onsite fuel-gas heating.

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Oil Gas Industrial Industry 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

EV Connect

AUGUST 29, 2022

Electric public transportation is essential to creating cleaner, greener cities. The Environmental Impact of Gas-Powered Public Transit To get a clear picture of the potential benefits of electric public transportation, we first have to consider the costs and negative effects of our current reality.

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Transportation Clean Cleaning Electric 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2020

Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus is the first to test MCI’s first all-electric coach—the MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE, designed for long-range express routes—in Canada. Now, with MCI’s commitment to battery-electric, we can transform our communities and improve our carbon footprint even further. MCI’s electric era has arrived.

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Canada Batteries Battery Electric 377

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As one of the outcomes of the “Three Amigos” meeting in Ottawa, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Barack Obama, and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto committed to an “ambitious and enduring” North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership. 50% clean power target.

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Mexico Canada Standards Light 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2019

Natural gas emerged as the fuel of choice, posting the biggest gains and accounting for 45% of the rise in energy consumption. Gas demand growth was especially strong in the United States and China. Still, that was not fast enough to meet higher electricity demand around the world that also drove up coal use.

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2018 Global Emissions Energy 207

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

At the 2023 Indianapolis 500 on May 28 in Indianapolis, Indiana, all 33 cars will be running on Shell 100-percent renewable biofuel, using carbon neutral motor oil, and rolling on Firestone Firehawk tires made with recycled plastics. The CNG (compressed natural gas) storage held about 80,000 cubic feet of renewable natural gas.

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Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning 85

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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Charging Alternative Fuels Fleet Clean 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

The President also announced a new research Clean Energy Grand Challenge—EV Everywhere—to make electric-powered vehicles as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles for the average American family within a decade. EV Everywhere is the second in a series of Clean Energy Grand Challenges designed by the DOE.

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Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Volkswagen of America will begin a pilot scheme to test 20 prototype E-Golf Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) over a nine-month period in select locations in the US. During this test we will examine in detail all the technical and administrative aspects of typical consumers using electric vehicles on an everyday basis.

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Diesel Renewable Fleet Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

These new SCALEUP teams are receiving funding to support the scaling of high-risk and potentially disruptive new electric vehicle battery, data center efficiency, grid modernization, emissions mitigation, and storage technologies. Next-Generation Lithium Metal Anode Cells for Electric Aviation - $9,000,000. Earlier post.)

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Polymer 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ and UC-Davis Emeritus and Bruce R.

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. It does not mandate the sales of electric vehicles, and gas-powered cars and trucks could still be sold. The future is electric,” he said. regulation is not a ban.

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EPA Louisiana Climate Change Gas-Electric 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels. The proposal retains the proven regulatory design of previous EPA standards for light-duty vehicles, but leverages advances in clean car technology to further reduce both climate pollution and smog- and soot-forming emissions.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 27, 2022

The organization announced steps recently, along with Shell and Pennzoil, the official fuel, motor oil and lubricant sponsors of the NTT IndyCar series. IndyCar will make the switch to hybrid gasoline-electric engines with the 2024 race season, joining F1 and IMSA , two race series that already use hybrid systems. Carbon Neutral Oil.

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Cleaner Green Fuel Cars 70

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2021

Whether you’re driving an electric car or a vintage machine, maintaining your car properly keeps it in top condition. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery. You’ll learn about the oil filter, hoses, engine oil, tire rotation and much more, depending on the vehicle.

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Maintenance Cars Oil Fuel Economy 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

Clean diesel. GM is deploying clean diesel engines where they make business sense, Akerson said, noting the new B20-ready Chevrolet Cruze diesel. GM’s plan includes battery-electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Spark, extended-range EVs such as the Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR, and eAssist, GM’s light-electrification technology.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 4, 2022

Comparing Repair Costs for EVs, Hybrids, Gas Cars. You can buy a standard gas-powered car, hybrid or an electric vehicle. When hybrid cars first entered the modern automotive landscape in 2000, they were more expensive than their gas counterparts. Standard Cars Vs. Electric Cars. Less use means less wear and tear.

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Maintenance Gas-Electric Hybrid Miles 82

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The Obama Administration will expand oil and gas development and exploration on the US Outer Continental Shelf, while protecting fisheries, tourism, and places off US coasts that it says are not appropriate for development. To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake. Secretary Salazar.

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Obama Mexico Oil Gas 170

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The manufacturing of new cars, even electric ones, generates heavy emissions, contributing to pollution. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. If your car is truly beyond repair, buying a hybrid or electric vehicle is likely the best option. See more at E Magazine.

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Engine Buy Convert Dodge 77

Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. Car exhaust is the largest source of greenhouse gas in the State of Maryland. “ It is based on California’s economy, California’s transportation needs, and California’s electrical grid.”

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Maryland Gas Sale Vehicles 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

billion venture capital fund over the next 10 years, Chesapeake NG Ventures Corporation (CNGV), dedicated to identifying and investing in companies and technologies that will replace the use of gasoline and diesel with natural gas and natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuels. Chesapeake Energy Corporation plans to create a $1.0-billion

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Gas Fuel Clean Cleaning 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2010

million) to 18 clean technology projects in the transportation, oil and gas and wastewater treatment sectors. for algal oil for transportation fuels; and an award to Targeted Growth Canada to demonstrate a process utilizing camelina as a feedstock for renewable jet fuel. billion (US$1.5 Electrovaya. Phostech Lithium Inc.

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Li-ion Canada Renewable Clean 186

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

All four trims come with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters, but Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity (and treat) to drive the Civic Sport Touring with the 6-speed manual (6MT) that is also an option on the Sport model. Opt for the EX or Sport Touring models and the turbocharged 1.5-liter mpg combined.

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Honda Civic Hybrid MPG Clean 71

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

In the latter, CARB staff signaled a plan to align the regulatory provisions for the first phase of NO x tightening with the second implementation stage of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles - Phase 2 in 2024. —MECA’s Executive Director, Rasto Brezny.

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Standards Diesel 2019 Emissions 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2017

On the first day of a two-day board meeting—the second day of which (Friday 24 March) will consider the Advanced Clean Cars Midterm Review—the California Air Resources Board (ARB) took a number of climate and air quality actions. This plan will also help reduce nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, and fine particle pollution.

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Climate California Ozone Pollution 199

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 7, 2022

Switching to an electric vehicle has a spectrum of benefits. Electric motors also deliver more torque than their gas and diesel counterparts. Oil, spark plug and drive belt changes, transmission servicing and gasket replacements all become a thing of the past. Electric Vehicles Have Unique Maintenance Needs.

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F-150 Maintenance Store Gas-Electric 114

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The California Energy Commission adopted its 2014 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Update, which outlines, among many things, how the state is working to transform the transportation system to zero- and near-zero technologies and fuels to meet its climate and clean air goals. Plug-in electric vehicles. Charging infrastructure.

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Transportation Climate Energy Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2011

One key amendment will improve how the regulation accounts for the carbon intensity of crude oils. The carbon intensity of crudes can vary significantly with heavy crudes generally having a higher carbon footprint (high carbon-intensity crude oil, HCICO). Earlier post.).

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Carbon Standards California Fuel 231