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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution.

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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

Within a few years, outreach efforts by these chapter members at local electric vehicle (EV) events had grown to include presentations at conferences around the country, and eventually around the world. I took some surplus parts and motorcycle batteries… it was definitely Rube Goldberg style,” Smith explained.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

She spoke at our press conference, for which we issued a media alert with a big request: “Today we congratulate President Barack Obama, who has called for one million plug-in cars by 2015,” said PIA co-founder Paul Scott. Photo, top: Senator Fran Pavley at parade press conference, 2009. ” Pavley wrote. Courtesy Zan Dubin-Scott.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

At the “Forward with Ford” event held in June—a conference exploring the linkage of Ford vehicles and technologies to global consumer trends—the company showcased its work on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications with a focus on crash avoidance. Click to enlarge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Theyre called bicycles, scooters and motorcycles. by jsargent April 8, 2009 11:34 PM PDT The two wheels are not one behind the other like a motorcycle but they are side by side which means the vehicle can turn on a dime (ie. Two wheelers? Absolutely! Dont knock it until youve tried it; I did and Im leaving my 4 wheeler parked.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ontological Shock An Open Letter to Fred Krupp Report from GridEcon Conference SGS Climate Change Head on the First Carbon Credit. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. Let the Interstate trucks and farm equipment stay on oil until the residential is done and slowly begin to move them as their fleets age out.

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