Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

issued its final rule revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from 75 ppb to protect public health. EPA examined nearly 2,300 studies in this review of the ozone standards including more than 1,000 new studies published since the last review of the standards in 2008.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

In a statement released this morning, President Barack Obama said he has requested that US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson withdraw the agency’s draft Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) rulemaking. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

In response to a court order, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized an update to its national air quality standards for harmful fine particle pollution (PM 2.5 ), including soot, setting the annual health (primary) standard at 12 µg/m 3. This includes an annual standard of 15.0 ?g/m standard of 35?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Counties where measured ozone is above proposed range of standards, based on 2011-2013 monitoring data. Earlier this year, EPA staff had recommended the further reduction of this primary ozone standard from the current 75 ppb (parts per billion) to a revised level within the range of 70 ppb to 60 ppb—and preferably below 70 ppb.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed updates to its national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for harmful fine particle pollution (PM 2.5 ). EPA’s proposal would strengthen the annual health standard for PM 2.5 The current annual standard is 15 µg/m 3 , which has been in place since 1997. Source: EPA.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

& On the other hand, it’s easy to forget about the cost of your electric bill, since you pay it once a month and unless you’re in Texas, electrical service is always right there. The problem is, trucks aren’t fuel efficient, which is one reason the great big mythical THEY are coming for your trucks. Will it plug into your life?

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Last year, Tesla opened its newly renamed North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector to other automakers. To meet the needs of EV drivers everywhere, Blink Charging will offer the NACS charging standard on our full line of charging stations, including Level 2 and DCFC.

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Green Authority

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s our hands-on review of the Lectric XP 3.0 Despite global concerns over inflation and rising costs, Lectric has impressively managed to implement all these design upgrades and more while keeping the cost of the e-bike at its signature $999. for review, which provides more accessibility for those with mobility issues.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Counties projected to violate proposed Primary 8-hour Ground-Level Ozone Standards in 2020. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the strictest standards to date for ground-level ozone. EPA is also proposing to set a separate “secondary” standard to protect the environment within the range of 7-15 ppm-hours.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. A pathway to achieve 55% is being developed.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

GAO was asked by Congress to review issues related to advanced biofuels R&D. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) sets statutory targets for increasing volumes of renewable fuels to be blended into domestic transportation fuels through 2022. EPA generally agreed with the conclusions of the report, the GAO said.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 26, 2022

(Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Cost per mile : As little as 3p per mile. calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). The post Kia EV6 Review – WhatCar? Kia EV6 Design & Powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. In this report, MECA provides our assessment of technologies being commercialized by component suppliers, including MECA members, to help their customers comply with future lower NO x standards.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

(Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Cost per mile : As little as 3.4p calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). A three-year subscription to the Mercedes me Charge public charging service is available as standard.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

(Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Cost per mile : As little as 3.4p calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW). The GTX also sits 15mm lower than the standard ID.4. Volkswagen Design & Powertrain.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At home you can plug it in to a standard power point and you’ll go from 0-100 per cent charge in 9.5 How’s the cost of ownership? The post Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost appeared first on EV Central. Our real-world test used a 50kW Tritium DC public fast charger.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2017

These fuel economy levels are achieved based on a sustained 4%–6% annual reduction of fuel use per mile with incremental technology additions that do not compromise vehicle size or utility at an incremental cost of $800–$1,300 from 2025 to 2030. Previous costs of compliance have been greatly overestimated. Source: The ICCT.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Currently, global production of low-carbon hydrogen is minimal, its cost is not yet competitive, and its use in promising sectors such as industry and transport remains limited—but there are encouraging signs that it is on the cusp of significant cost declines and widespread global growth, according the IEA’s Global Hydrogen Review 2021.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2020

The report finds that Germany, which is pursuing rapid development in hydrogen, could procure cost-competitive hydrogen (at about $1/kg) in 2050 from a variety of sources, including via electrolysis from its own domestic renewable power, or via pipeline imports from North Africa or Southern Europe. —Snam CEO Marco Alverà.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. The QTR frames 6 strategies to adress US energy challenges. Source: QTR. —QTR.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

The US Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released for public review a report that identifies issues and proposes priorities for developing technical standards and an architecture for a US Smart Grid. Smart Grid electric transportation applications summary communications diagram.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2013

In its final written submission to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Joint Review Panel (JRP), the government of British Columbia states that it cannot support the project as presented to the panel primarily because Northern Gateway (NG) has been unable to adequately detail its response to a spill. Trust me” is not good enough in this case.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2021

To purchase the Tesla Semis, MHX sought funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Zero & Near-Zero-Emission Trucking-to-Warehouse, Distribution, & Intermodal Facilities grant program. The MSRC ultimately awarded MHX $1.9 million to purchase the all-electric Class 8 trucks. .

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2014

The well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions, expressed in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent measured over a standard test, take into account both the production of the fuel and its consumption. The report identifies a number of barriers affecting the further take up of LCEB.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 24, 2023

Also review your utility’s rate structure—most have different rates based on time of day and usage, and even different rates for car chargers. Installation Costs – As the power of the charger system grows, so too does the size of the electrical cables and switchgear required to supply it.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. The recall effort is expected to cost $900 million, which will make it the most expensive electric car recall ever.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2023

We used to produce a lot of total cost of ownership analyses for the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles, but especially the Tesla Model 3. Something I learned from that is that one of the biggest cost of ownership factors — or the biggest — is depreciation. Or on the flip side, you […]

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2020

Additionally, LNG engines are tuned to either emit low nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions—at the cost of higher methane emissions in some cases—or to incorporate NO x reduction technologies such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR). LNG is becoming popular for several reasons.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Shell says that its unleaded Avgas meets all key Avgas properties and has a Motor Octane rating of more than 100, an industry standard. Policy Assessment for the Review of the Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards, External Review Draft (EPA, January 2013). 119(10): 1513–1516 doi: 10.1289/ehp.1003231.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Aero enhanced This Flash Drive review highlights the RZ 450e; Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months when we can spend more time with the vehicle. The standard Direct4 AWD system works to optimize the RZ 450e’s drive force and traction, utilizing separate rear and front eAxles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Diesel vehicles have had a rough time penetrating the US light-duty vehicle market, reflecting outdated negative perceptions, higher fuel prices for diesel than for gasoline, the cost of complying with stringent US emission standards, and rapidly improving gasoline engines. A mid-term review will be conducted this year.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

EPA’s newly released voluminous final Clean Power Plan rule ( earlier post ) has established the first national standards to limit CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants (Electric Generating Units, EGUs), with a target of a 32% reduction against a 2005 baseline by 2030. —EPA CPP.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2023

The event, which outlined Tesla’s long-term plans for global scalability and expansion, was met with mixed reviews. LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day Tesla’s true intention is to trim the cost of electric vehicles, and that will occur through advances in manufacturing and vertical integration.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2021

Accordingly, the government has also launched a public consultation on a preferred hydrogen business model which, built on a similar premise to the offshore wind CfDs, is designed to overcome the cost gap between low carbon hydrogen and fossil fuels, helping the costs of low-carbon alternatives to fall quickly.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The number of electric vehicle models that can be leased for less than an average monthly lease cost of $400/month has grown by 50% since last August. Reviews by major auto enthusiast publications last spring have been negative, citing quality issues, quirky driving dynamics, and buggy software. Look for Nissan LEAF deals near you.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The study also illustrates how a holistic, total vehicle approach to system mass and cost reduction can help offset the additional cost of a 37% mass reduced body structure. Included with the report are a US EPA-contracted peer review by SRA International and EPA’s responses, as well as Lotus’ responses to the peer review.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

The paper, they note, is the first modern, peer-reviewed publication to address the costs and benefits of introducing higher octane gasoline. billion in 2040, and the annual net societal benefit—including the social cost of carbon—to be $1.7–8.8 The MIT team estimated the annual direct economic benefit to be $0.4–6.4

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