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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

When peat swamps are drained for agriculture, the peat begins to decompose, and is an enormous source of carbon emissions. Mha (20%) of the peatlands of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in 2010, surpassing the area of Belgium and causing an annual carbon emission from peat decomposition of 230–310 Mt CO 2 e. Earlier post.).

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Emissions Climate

IHS-CERA concludes “no material impact” on US GHG from Keystone XL; heavy crude from Venezuela most likely replacement

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

The proposed Keystone XL pipeline for transporting oilsands-derived crude to Gulf Coast refineries would have “ no material impact ” on US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to a new Insight report by IHS CERA. This indicates that oil sands can grow using rail; it is already happening. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Venezuela

Venezuela Oil-Sands Oil Canada

State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Incremental well-to-wheels GHG emissions from WCSB Oil Sands Crudes Compared to Well-to-Wheels GHG Emissions from Displacing Reference Crudes Click to enlarge. Domestic production of crude oil has increased significantly, from approximately 5.5 That portion of the pipeline has already been built. million bpd.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Nebraska Oil Montana

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2013

The US Department of State (DOS) has released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) in response to TransCanada’s May 2012 application for the Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada’s oils sands in Alberta to Nebraska. The pipeline would primarily transport crude oil from the WCSB and Bakken regions.

Climate Change

Climate Change Oil-Sands Nebraska Climate

Argonne releases updates to GREET models; LiMn2O4 replaces cobalt for Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2012

grid-connected HEV) with an SI engine, a battery electric vehicle, and a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with a hybrid configuration. N 2 O emissions from filtercake and vinasse are included. Alberta mix is defined and used for bitumen recovery and upgrading in oil sand operation.

Li-ion

Li-ion Oil-Sands Battery Batteries

US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

Projected growth in world carbon dioxide emissions. World carbon dioxide emissions are projected to rise from 29.0 The IEO2009 reference case does not include specific policies to limit greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006, non-OECD emissions exceeded OECD emissions by 14%. Source: IEO2009. Click to enlarge.

2006

2006 Emissions Energy Oil-Sands

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). Emissions and fuel-saving Stop&Start technology. Start&Stop technology reduces emissions and fuel consumption.

Jeep

Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy

New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Increased efficiency in all of the new Ecotec engines is achieved in part through lower engine friction, which was reduced by up to 16% using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump. Additional engine features include: A precision sand-cast engine block with cast-in-place iron liners. Forged steel crankshaft.

2013

2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium

Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2019

Fresh air is used in addition to oil and water to cool the turbocharger. Complex interior geometries can be realized with the help of enclosed sand cores. The areas around the cylinders are mostly solid, and the cover plate is only penetrated by smaller ducts for the coolant and engine oil. NANOSLIDE cylinder coating.

Mercedes

Mercedes Exhaust Oil-Sands Engine

GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

All of the gasoline engines feature direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing, which help optimize power and efficiency, as well as reduce emissions. The new engines also have increased-authority cam phasing to minimize compromiss between efficiency, performance, emissions and drivability.

Cadillac

Cadillac 2013 Engine GM

Joint Review Panel Gives Go-Ahead to Mackenzie Gas Project in Canada

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2010

The parties proposing to develop the Mackenzie Gas Project are: Imperial Oil Resources Limited (IORL); Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited (IORVL); Shell Canada Limited as managing partner of Shell Canada Energy; ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Limited and ConocoPhillips Northern Partnership; ExxonMobil Canada Properties; and.

Canada

Canada Gas Oil-Sands Climate Change

Volkswagen Joins Model Fuels Consortium II

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Increasing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions have become the driving forces in the automobile industry. Expanded capability to connect detailed kinetics with multidimensional engine simulation. In model fuels, representing these components is important to capturing ignition quality and soot emissions.

Fuel

Fuel Oil-Sands Suzuki Automobile Industry

GM introducing new generation of modular 3- and 4-cylinder Ecotec engines; 11 variants from 1.0L to 1.5L

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

The high-pressure casting method produces a more dimensionally accurate block that requires fewer machining operations than conventional sand-cast blocks. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength. Efficiency-enhancing oiling system. A variable-flow oiling system helps maximize fuel efficiency.

Engine

Engine GM Oil-Sands Oil

Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Piston-cooling oil jets contribute to optimal performance, efficiency and refinement. That helps ensure the oiling system maintains full pressure during extreme driving conditions. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength. turbo and Ecotec 1.5L

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. Other features include a new, lighter turbocharger/cylinder head assembly; the use of lightweight polymers for the oil pan, and use of aluminum for various screws and fasteners. MQB and MLB. Intake and injection.

2014

2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy

Mitsubishi Heavy Signs MOU with PBMR Pty on Development of Small-size Nuclear Power Generation Plant

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

The 200 MWt design is aimed at steam process heat applications, which provides the basis for penetrating the nuclear heat market as a viable alternative for carbon-burning, high-emission heat sources. The helium in the primary circuit is circulated by a blower. The secondary side of the steam generator contains water.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi South Africa Power Powered

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. However, the rear wheels can be engaged in fractions of a second whenever necessary via the center differential, which is activated by an electro-hydraulic oil pump. Click to enlarge.

2018

2018 Engine SUV MPG

The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Forged aluminum connecting rods saved 40%. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. hood and trunk lids, doors).

Concept

Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford

Kinder Morgan to purchase El Paso for approximately $38B to form largest natural gas pipeline network and largest midstream energy enterprise in North America

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Pipelines are connected to many important natural gas shale plays including Eagle Ford, Marcellus, Utica, Haynesville, Fayetteville and Barnett. million barrels per day of gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, natural gas liquids and crude oil through more than 8,000 miles of pipelines. Carbon dioxide is used in enhanced oil recovery projects.

El Paso

El Paso North America Gas Purchase

Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

A port mounted on a rear fender connects a standard CCS ( Combined Charging System ) plug to an onboard 7-kW charger. Farther down the line are somewhat newer Defender body panels waiting to be refurbished, hand-sanded, and then covered with Ferrari-quality. The most obvious one is zero tailpipe emissions.

Land Rover

Land Rover Tesla Conversion Ferrari

The Cat Is Still On The Roof – And The Roof! The Roof! The Roof Is On Fire!

Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 15, 2009

They deliberately suppressed and illegally covered up the EPA’s 2007 ENDANGERMENT FINDING that said the government should begin regulating greenhouse gas emissions because global warming posed serious risks to the country. Stop pretending and sticking your head in the sand – you’re only exposing a large target when you do that.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate 2008 Carbon

Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Intake and exhaust variable cam timing (VTC) is deployed to provide an excellent balance of high power, torque, fuel economy, and emissions. Addition of two oil “rooms” within the transmission housing for more efficient and higher-capacity cooling. The structure is similar to those found in some Honda racing engines.

Acura

Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil. No more Big OIL - think of the extra money stimulating the economy! Then we are done! No more big energy!!

Grid

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies" GM "killed" that experiment because it wasnt even CLOSE to being cost effective. It is 12 years later. Call it the EV2?

Volt

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

EV Driven

New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

IHS-CERA concludes “no material impact” on US GHG from Keystone XL; heavy crude from Venezuela most likely replacement

State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Argonne releases updates to GREET models; LiMn2O4 replaces cobalt for Li-ion batteries

US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

Joint Review Panel Gives Go-Ahead to Mackenzie Gas Project in Canada

Volkswagen Joins Model Fuels Consortium II

GM introducing new generation of modular 3- and 4-cylinder Ecotec engines; 11 variants from 1.0L to 1.5L

Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Mitsubishi Heavy Signs MOU with PBMR Pty on Development of Small-size Nuclear Power Generation Plant

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

Kinder Morgan to purchase El Paso for approximately $38B to form largest natural gas pipeline network and largest midstream energy enterprise in North America

Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

The Cat Is Still On The Roof – And The Roof! The Roof! The Roof Is On Fire!

Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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