Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

Mcity at the University of Michigan has outlined a test track-based concept for evaluating the safety of highly automated vehicles before they’re tested on public roads that could emerge as a model for a voluntary standard for safety testing. Mcity will pursue funding support needed to prove the Mcity ABC Test concept. Mcity ABC Test.

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MARCH 16, 2021

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk unveiled its concept InfinityMAX hybrid bulk carrier design for zero-carbon, multi-modal shipping. The InfinityMAX concept will use hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind turbines to generate further energy. —Erik Hånell, President & CEO, Stena Bulk.

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JULY 2, 2022

The top part of the graphic shows onshore methanol production. The bottom part shows how hydrogen for the engine is obtained from methanol in the reactor (blue arrow). According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), maritime transport is responsible for more than 3% of the total carbon emissions in the European Union.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2020

The new center brings together production of prototype and series parts under one roof, along with research into new 3D printing technologies, and associate training for the global rollout of toolless production. Last year, the BMW Group produced about 300,000 parts by additive manufacturing. —Milan Nedeljkovi?,

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JUNE 30, 2022

In August 2021, Komatsu announced its power-agnostic truck concept for a haulage vehicle that can run on a variety of power sources, including diesel electric, trolley, battery power and hydrogen fuel cells. The alliance’s initial target is advancing Komatsu’s power-agnostic truck concept, with a goal of commercial offering in 2030.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The Badger will be built in conjunction with another OEM utilizing their certified parts and manufacturing facilities. 20F operating environments without major performance or SOC losses. The partnership will follow the Badger build from concept through production. Operates on blended FCEV / BEV or BEV only by touch of a button.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept involves an aircraft with extra-long, thin wings stabilized by diagonal struts. Artist concept of commercial aircraft families with a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing configuration from the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.

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APRIL 21, 2017

The project team includes four partners: DNV GL, ExxonMobil and ENI Norge (all part of the first phase) and the Norwegian Research Council—a new participant for this second phase. The concept showcases alternative sources of energy and its reliability for off-grid situations. The system can be relocated to new fields and wells.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Kia also previewed the Concept EV9 ahead of its AutoMobility LA reveal this week. The Concept EV9 hints at Kia’s next model in the dedicated BEV line-up based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, following in the footsteps of the Kia EV6 ( earlier post ). Rendering of Concept EV9.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Group also unveiled the “Trailer Drone” concept, a hydrogen-powered container transportation system capable of operating fully autonomously, with a double e-Bogie configuration. This will be in part undertaken by an expansion in its business capabilities and applying autonomous driving and robotics to the commercial vehicle sector.

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MAY 26, 2022

With its services, the center will also support international cooperation to set standards and offer small and medium-sized companies a development environment in which to prepare for international competition. Hydrogen is the chance to make large parts of mobility and the economy climate-neutral. Source: BMDV. This we do.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Siemens originally presented its innovative “eHighway” concept in 2012. The system is being built as part of the joint project “Electrified, innovative heavy freight transport on autobahns” (ELISA) of Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Third, Volvo Penta’s knowledge of electromobility and its experience accumulated during earlier projects—such as Rosenbauer and Terminal tractor proof of concept—has paved the way for this latest achievement. Reduced vehicle stoppages and need for spare parts. Possibilities to benefit from green incentives. Next steps.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

The Urban Air Mobility Division of Hyundai Motor Group is partnering with ANRA Technologies —a leading international provider of end-to-end drone operations and traffic management solutions for unmanned system operators and airspace managers—to begin developing the operating environment for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $35 million to 11 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Submarine Hydrokinetic And Riverine Kilo-megawatt Systems (SHARKS) program. The University of Michigan proposes the RAFT concept as a solution for hydrokinetic energy harvesting. SRI International.

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MARCH 17, 2021

We also will broaden our learning through daily exposure to many robotics activities, such as considering how our Digit robots not only technically can master delivering packages from autonomous vehicles but also become valued parts of our neighborhoods. Robots and robotics for any environment.

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JUNE 15, 2021

The FCEV concept is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s aim to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, and net-zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039, in line with the Reimagine strategy announced last month.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The release of this enormous investment comes in the midst of the company’s transformation, in what is also for all concerned an extremely challenging environment. As part of its tkH2Steel transformation project, coal-based blast furnaces will be replaced by hydrogen-powered direct reduction plants. Capacity will be 2.5

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MARCH 2, 2020

The funding is spread over four years and is made available as part of the Baden-Württemberg Automotive Industry Strategy Dialogue (SDA). —Environment Minister Franz Untersteller. Robot-assisted dismantling of batteries and drives for e-cars is a milestone for the widespread implementation of this technology.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Archer Aviation, a developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been actively engaged with the FAA through its Center for Emerging Concepts & Innovation and the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office to develop the airworthiness and environmental requirements necessary for full certification of its eVTOL aircraft.

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APRIL 27, 2023

In March, Toyota’s GR Corolla H2 Concept (liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla) suffered a fire during a tet run and withdrew from the opening of the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2023 Powered by Hankook Round 1 Suzuka. Hydrogen leaked from the joint and ignited, burning the surrounding plastic parts. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 13, 2020

The system helps designers see not just individual parts, but how existing and future equipment could interact in a real environment. The original concept for the system was sketched out in two weeks by Volkswagen’s Advanced Technologies group. —Steffan Nunn, digital factory specialist at Volkswagen Chattanooga.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

In addition, however, the vehicle’s architecture is completely geared to electric drive and has a high proportion of specific parts. The eActros is based on the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz Actros. Two electric motors close to the rear-axle wheel hubs provide drive with an output of 126 kW each and a maximum torque of 485 N·m each.

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JULY 26, 2022

Although hydrogen has emerged as an important part of the clean energy mix needed to ensure a sustainable future, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the large-scale, stable transportation of hydrogen through new pipeline infrastructure faces issues including land acquisition construction costs and building time.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

As part of a three-year project led by the US Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) to mitigate growth of toxic algae blooms, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is investigating these blooms as a viable source of biocrude fuel and fertilizer. Algae biorefinery concept through HTL.

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MAY 28, 2014

The DELIVER (Design of Electric LIght Vans for Environment-impact Reduction) project started in November 2011 with the goal of reducing the environmental impact in urban areas by 40%, along with delivering optimized ergonomics and loading space at affordable costs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2019

The development and testing of the heavy-duty electric truck in short-radius distribution operations is sponsored as part of the “Concept ELV 2 ” project to varying degrees by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUB) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi).

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MAY 2, 2023

Combining the Volta Zero’s advanced technology and design concept with EAVX’s cutting-edge engineering capabilities, Volta Trucks aims to offer a sustainable, safe, and efficient solution for urban delivery fleets in the US. A similar program is currently launching across six European countries.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Its debut is a further demonstration of the broad scope of Toyota’s multi-path strategy for achieving carbon-free mobility, applying different powertrain solutions—hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric—to suit different user needs and operating environments worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2023

Both companies are currently testing a concept ALV at their proving grounds, and plan to have a proof of concept at a customer site by around January 2024. Autonomous transfer of parts for other mining equipment working in the field.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Both vehicles are part of the eActros “Innovation Fleet” for testing the heavy, all-electric truck with various customers. Pfenning’s eActros is now an integral part of the Mercedes-Benz plant’s logistics chain. The electric truck will transport replacement parts and components from the external warehouse to the Mannheim plant.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

This project represents the unique opportunity DOE’s National Laboratory System offers to the industry, to collaborate in an open environment to deliver fast, innovative, manufacturing solutions. The concept vehicle event stemmed from a Local Motor’s Design Challenge which resulted in the submission of over 200 entries from 30+ countries.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2019

In addition, the program intends to provide a platform to test clean, shared mobility concepts, assess key factors in developing viable and sustainable local projects, share the stories and lessons learned, and build a knowledge base to apply these lessons to future, larger-scale projects at other school districts throughout the State.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

The new concept for software-update approval via the mobile network, Digital Loop, will be showcased for the first time at IAA Mobility in Munich from 4 to 8 September. As software has become an integral part of vehicles, homologation is now also mandatory for certain software updates.

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JANUARY 4, 2015

Audi is staging a 550-mile (885 km) piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, Nevada for CES this week using the Audi A7 Sportback piloted driving concept car. The A7 piloted driving concept utilizes the latest advanced systems developed by Audi. The concept relieves the driver of driving duties from 0 to 70 mph (113 km/h).

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Las Vegas Audi Concept Miles 150

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

This technology makes driving more relaxed in the kind of monotonous queuing that is a less attractive part of daily driving in urban areas. Slow-moving queues are part of urban commuting. It offers you a safe, effortless drive in slow traffic. The car follows the vehicle in front in the same lane. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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