Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

Stuart Licht, a chemistry professor at the George Washington University, and his team of researchers are among the finalists announced today in the $20-million Carbon XPRIZE competition. There is building consensus that unchecked climate change can lead to a planetary extinction event. Illustration credit: Stuart Licht.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Renewables account for nearly half of the city’s electricity output with less than a third of its full solar and wind potential of 70 gigawatts installed so far. The event has already helped Beijing clean up its skies and environment, and has fired up local energy-technology markets.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Liquid metal and hydrogel combine to make a soft, inflatable actuator that runs entirely on electricity without relying on external pumps. The latest buzz at the University of Maryland?

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Thousands of Washington insiders and climate activists have had a hand in these legislative breakthroughs. presidential election, it seemed that we were entering one of those rare windows where you might see substantial policy action on climate and clean energy. C in this century. clean-tech legislation.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2022

Anywhere there’s an electrical outlet! BY TIM BENFORD AND RAPP HANKINS OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON. It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected).

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Cars That Think

MARCH 4, 2023

To solve the climate crisis, we need to cut this in half by 2030, and get to zero by 2050. For electricity generation, this means the United States alone needs to increase renewable-energy capacities by 10 times over the next 12 years , which roughly translates to a mind-boggling 400,000 more wind turbines and 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

In the study, published in the journal Nature Energy , Noel Melton, Jonn Axsen and Daniel Sperling conduct a media analysis to show how society’s attention has skipped among alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technology between 1980 and 2013, including methanol, natural gas, plug-in electric, hybrid electric, hydrogen and biofuels.

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Electric Auto Association

MAY 3, 2021

Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association members take part in a Fourth of July parade in Eugene, Oregon. Phil Barnhart, the President of the 2-year-old Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association (EVEVA ) in Oregon, has learned in his career to turn the talent that comes his way into an asset. And that’s how he runs the EVEVA now.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). million award to increase its previously awarded funding of $1,394,298 for the university’s microgrid.

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Electric Auto Association

AUGUST 17, 2021

The leaders of the Southern Oregon Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Association (SOHEVA) do not rest on their laurels when it comes to convincing the public to drive electric. Just in the past few years, they have taken several novel paths toward raising electric vehicle (EV) awareness. Should I Buy an Electric Car?”

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2016

As part of the project, Pasha will integrate a fleet of new and retrofitted zero-emission electric vehicles and cargo-handling equipment into its terminal operations and demonstrate the latest generation of advanced technology for capturing ship emissions from vessels unable to plug into shore power at berth.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) recently selected six new natural gas and oil research projects aimed at reducing risks and enhancing the environmental performance of drilling in ultra-deepwater settings. Such an estimate would be invaluable in dealing with an uncontrolled flow event in ultra-deepwater.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Like this post?

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 26, 2007

today announced the RechargeIT initiative that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. headquarters, which will help the company reduce its environmental footprint and power its plug-ins with clean solar electricity. In addition, Google Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2010

The University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University are awarding a joint research team $200,000 to support a project investigating high-capacity Li-air batteries for electric vehicle applications. Principal investigator: Harry Giles, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids. A microgrid is like a miniaturized, tightly controlled version of a power grid.

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Creative Greenius

JULY 22, 2014

We told the bill’s author, Assemblyman Stephen Bradford that we wanted to bring Community Choice Power to the South Bay, especially cities like Inglewood and Gardena, where lowering electricity bills will have a big impact on homeowners and business owners. Too many will suffer the worst consequences of climate change impacts to come.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Gerald Kulcinski, University of Wisconsin A new breed of maverick fusioneers is aiming to solve the neutron problem. Proponents of this method, aneutronic fusion , argue that the devices will ultimately be easier to build and better suited to power systems, since it will be easier to convert the energy of charged particles into electricity.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). By the time REFF West occurred in October 2008 the climate had changed dramatically. by Bill Cooke. Eight months ago.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Some parts of South Australia saw night temperatures above 41 ºC (106 ºF) before sunrise, an event that “ appears to be without known precedent ”, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). David Jones, head of the BOM’s National Climate Centre. ºF) on 28 January. We’ve never seen a day like that.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 27, 2006

A large coalition has formed around the issues of national security, combating climate change, saving on fuel costs and increasing business for American agriculture. These include Pacific Gas and Electric, Kansas City Power and Light and Edison Electric Institute , the trade association for IOUs (see quote below).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Saying that the Ioniq 5 is “redefining the electric mobility lifestyle for a new generation of eco-savvy customers,” Hyundai had better deliver. The 2022 Ioniq 5 looks like no other all-electric compact crossover, staying far away from sharp edges, and clunky nose scoops and grilles. Single 125 kW electric motor. Powering-up.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The study, in press in the Journal of Power Sources , examines the efficiency and costs of current and future EVs, as well as their impact on electricity demand and infrastructure for generation and distribution, and thereby on GHG emissions. Building on the SHEV drivetrains, they assumed PHEVs with an electric range of 50 km (31 miles) and.

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EV Connect

MAY 22, 2023

Whether you’re trying to do your part for the environment or save more at the pump, purchasing an electric vehicle is a big step forward. That initial excitement can be dampened by a reality check, though, when you realize that your EV is going to ramp up your electricity consumption. Less than gas? Absolutely.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 29, 2022

That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. The brown line shows the uncoordinated load from 1,000 electric water heaters for reference. Here’s how.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2021

985 Miles in VW’s All-new Electric Crossover. The all-new, electric 2021 Volkswagen ID4, after a few years of teasing, is now at your local dealer. Volkswagen is hoping the compact crossover ID4 will change the way people look at electric cars. Powered by a single electric motor driving the rear wheels, the 201 hp and 229 lb.-ft.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Power and Associates 2004 report ].

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Creative Greenius

APRIL 22, 2012

You can go to events where you recycle your old paper tax records, your motor oil, your cellphone, computers and other electronics. . You can go to festivals and visit the booths of green nonprofits and solar energy companies, take part in composting workshops, learn about wildlife protectors and electric car companies.

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Creative Greenius

APRIL 22, 2012

You can go to events where you recycle your old paper tax records, your motor oil, your cellphone, computers and other electronics. . You can go to festivals and visit the booths of green nonprofits and solar energy companies, take part in composting workshops, learn about wildlife protectors and electric car companies.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. At a press event on Monday, Oregon’s governor, Ted Kulongoski, was talking up Nissan’s previously announced partnership with the state.

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My Energi

AUGUST 12, 2021

Though, we get it… you’ve had a busy week at work and now the kids are off school, and so starts that great juggling act between your job and then being head chef, cleaner, taxi driver, events planner, and children’s entertainer, the list goes on! A problem is that this is about as far as the knowledge goes for most people.

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EV Match

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Ironically, Governor Abbott targeted renewable energy just as The New York Times was writing that Texas’ grid trouble is a sign of disruption to come as climate change induces more and more extreme weather events. Frozen natural gas pipes in Texas. Clean electricity standards are not new. Credit: The Texas Tribune.

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