Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

GM says that it has tested the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank in the 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala ( earlier post ) under normal and extreme conditions, exceeding both federal requirements and CNG industry guidelines. Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2009

The South Korean government has signed a memorandum of understanding with global steel producer POSCO and energy and petrochemical producer SK Energy to develop coal conversion technologies including synthetic natural gas (SNG). POSCO now plans to build a coal-to-SNG plant with an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons by 2013.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

Electric cars have to be slow with limited speeds, don’t they? If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius.

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

Approval has been granted for the restart of a natural gas vehicle research and development programme at the Department of Energy. The fuels supported under the scheme will include compressed natural gas; mixtures of hydrogen and methane or natural gas; biomethane; and liquefied natural gas.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 19, 2009

The eyes of the world may be on developments in electric and hybrid car engineering, but according to Cleantech research firm Pike Research, it is a surge in the number of natural gas vehicles on the road that we should be looking out for. It has also forecast that the market will grow globally at a rate of 5.5

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2009

Currently, BAF is converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated compressed natural gas technology, while T Baden Hardstaff is a service and technology provider for the road transport industry which specialises in low carbon technologies. It also controls the petrol injection using feedback from the sensors. Baden Hardstaff.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Ford has revealed a new generation Transit Connect Taxi in North America, which will be the first vehicle of its kind to be offered with a compressed natural gas/liquefied petroleum gas engine prep package for an easy conversion to lower emission fuels. The new model, expected to prove a rival fo[.].

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Located in Bure Saudron, 80km east from Nancy in north-eastern France, the pilot will demonstrate a complete biomass-to-liquids production chain: this includes gathering and conditioning of biomass, gasification, gas processing and conversion [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

Discovery of the zeolite catalyst ZSM-22 could have an impact on the production of cleaner transportation fuels from natural gas or biomass. The catalyst, which was previously believed to be inactive in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons, has been discovered by researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

This alternative may present a solution that is more economical in terms of both its energy saving and greenhouse gas relief. Tags: Biofuels Green cars Latest news biodiesel sugarcane. This allows for much easier scale-up.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

This is despite many buses being gas guzzlers and notoriously dirty. Well, now a consortium brought together by low carbon experts at the University of East Anglia has launched the first bus in the UK to run on biomethane gas. The dual fuel diesel-biomethane bus is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 26, 2009

When most people think of US Army vehicles, they naturally picture gas guzzling tanks or far from fuel efficient patrol vehicles. Through the eSolutions programme, Bright will offer expert guidance on vehicle design, engineering, energy storage, propulsion, conversions and general consulting. However, that may be about to change.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 28, 2009

per cent with no significant methane gas observed. During the optimal period of H2 production, the oxidation reduction potential values stay in the lower level, with researchers suggesting that the bio pre-treatment of raw materials plays a vital role in the conversion of corn stalk. ml/g-TS h -1 ) were obtained at pH 5.5,

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Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2009

It tested the performance of two 2007 model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids using a Hymotion 5kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news plug-in hybrid cars plug-in hybrid electric cars San Diego SDG&E.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The 15 years in the future 2035 aspiration to stop selling gas- and diesel-powered vehicles is clearly a long way off and a lot can change in that timeframe. However, the actual near-term EV sales volume in 2025 across 18 GM-owned models could be less than the 270,000 units of the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox sold in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2010

Green Car Congress recently had a quick conversation with John Warren, Director of Government Relations & Project Development for Osage Bio Energy in Glen Allen, VA. An advanced biofuel has a carbon footprint that is 50% or less of conventional gasoline and OBE plans to start the certification process by Q4 2010.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Engineering A New Future For The Electric Car When is green blue? The first affordable electric car, a truly “green” car designed for the driving you do most. Electric Blue™ is a close-range, fully-electric car designed to cut the average American family loose from the gasoline pump. Not a conversion kit.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

The facility will conduct testing for advanced and emerging technologies such as fuel cell propulsion systems, alternative fuels, and greenhouse gas reduction technologies. Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip. Taken from the press release , New York Governor's Office, August 2, 2006 Become a Partner today.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. See also our EAA-PHEV:General disclaimer talk : Disclaimer edit Please visit the Conversion Interest page to help us gauge DIYers interest!

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Nine fleets and more than 160 vehicles have joined the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Programme that sees vehicles converted to run on propane gas as well as the installation of on-site fuelling stations. The programme is run by Virginia Clean Cities and is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as well as the [.].

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

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Green Cars News

JUNE 5, 2009

An increasing number of British motorists are opting out of the volatile petrol car market, according to the latest LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicle sales figures from Proton. per cent in May 2009 compared to the same period last year compared to the overall market fall of just short of 25 per cent).

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

Conversely, fuel economy rises and emissions fall to not only meet but exceed the latest Euro V standards. Stored in an auxiliary tank, the AdBlue® solution is continuously sprayed into the exhaust gas, upstream of the SCR catalytic converter.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

On Volvo Cars’ home market, where there is a satisfactory infrastructure for gas supply, the best-selling V70 model will be available in a gas-powered version in 2009. An outside conversion specialist contracted by Volvo Cars will fit the gas tank. The car’s range on gas is about 300 km.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one example in the opening plenary panel session, Peter Darbee, Chairman and CEO of Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation described the opportunity and challenges from his utility’s point of view. convert] millions of cars on the road. GM hosted Green Car Congress at the Business of Plugging In Conference.].

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. CalCars PRIUS+/Ron Gremban, Fall 2004 Ron Gremban, CalCars team; initially with EnergyCS technology (not used in redesigned conversion) Marin County, CA info@calcars.org 2. San Diego Gas & Electric , Prius by Green Gears (San Diego, CA) July, 2007.

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Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

The Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic is dual fuel, able to run on petrol or LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), an increasingly attractive alternative following the huge rise in the cost of petrol and diesel. The GEN-2 ecoLogic range starts at just £9,995 on the road, with an automatic version available from £10,795.

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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). Dr. Paul comments, “Oil and gas companies finance exploration out of their cash flows. by Bill Cooke.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 hybrid system produces a combined 200 hp (149 kW)—a 7% gain over the older model—and varies power between the gas engine and electric motor, or combines both, as needed. Because there are situations in which the gas engine in the Camry Hybrid shuts off, air conditioning and power steering systems are driven electrically.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

In contrast, except for the PHEV, the alternative fuel vehicles—such as hydrogen, natural gas and battery electric vehicles—pose problems and limitations due to their single energy source and the lack of infrastructure for high-power energy distribution of their individualized fueling needs. This energy is wasted.

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2009

As the effluent gas of the fuel/steam step is much higher in hydrogen than it is in the single reactor equivalent conventional process, the oxidised catalyst is regenerated by reduction from exposure to the fuel. Tags: Green cars Hydrogen fuel Latest news hydrogen cars University of Leeds.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. By partnering with these two industries.

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