Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2010

The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. eSolar will design, build, and test a CSP power plant system with fundamentally new components.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. Buyers also need to consider costs such as maintenance and resale value. Tags: Brief. Tax credits matter.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

Peterbilt also announced full production capability of natural gas powered Peterbilt truck Models 384, 365 and 320. The compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt’s family of SmartWay®certified on-highway vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. The Eaton HLA system in the truck. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Proton Power Systems recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smith Electric Vehicles, the commercial electric vehicle division of The Tanfield Group Plc. Proton Power Systems is the parent company of Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH, an independent fuel cell system developer, based in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Eaton Corporation and the City of Ann Arbor announced the first deployment in Michigan of recycling trucks that utilize Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system. Testing has shown a significant improvement in maintenance costs. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) The Eaton HLA system in the truck.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Most people dream of owning one of these iconic and powerful speedsters that sometimes zip past us on the highways. These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Each brand is unique and comes with different price tags. Extra Costs.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 22, 2021

Nexzu Mobility an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer has launched a cargo version of its long-range electric bicycle model Roadlark with a price tag of Rs 42,000. This newly launched cargo electric bicycle is made in India product and is powered by a dual battery every hour. Its batteries can be charged in 3 to 4 hours.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2009

First-class tickets for the length of the line cost 780 yuan (US$114), while second-class tickets cost 490 yuan (US$72). China now operates high-speed rail service out of four maintenance hubs, and plans to offer high-speed rail between 70% of its key cities by 2020, covering more than 80% of existing passenger air routes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. PV canopies will produce power and reduce temperatures underneath canopies. Buses will be powered by an Azure Dynamics hybrid system of Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2009

The hybrid electric drive train, with attributes such as engine-off at idle and below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like power steering and braking, is suited for commercial activity in urban environments. Tags: Brief. The drive train, with a Ford 5.4L

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Hybrid Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 2008 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2009

FTA stimulus funds covered 100% of the cost of the vehicles. The Azure Balance Hybrid Electric system specified by Votran supports engine-off at idle and at below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Stimulus Maintenance Florida 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Capstone’s low premix combustion technology used to achieve the ARB emissions standard requires no exhaust after treatment, which avoids additional capital equipment costs and reduces ongoing maintenance costs. Capstone earlier this year acquired the TA100 microturbine product line from Calnetix Power Solutions, Inc.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Safeguarding Your EV We probably don’t have to tell you that electric vehicles often come with a hefty price tag. Preparing your garage for an electric car is slightly different than when you’re dealing with a gas-powered vehicle. A 2020 study found that EVs can save you hundreds of dollars each year in fuel and maintenance costs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2010

SunRun offers home solar power without high upfront costs through power purchase agreements (PPAs) and solar leases. SunRun provides complete solar maintenance, monitoring, repairs, insurance and money-back performance guarantee. Tags: Brief. SunRun will manage the projects.

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Financing Solar New Jersey Massachusetts 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2009

For urban alignments, maglev potentially could eliminate the need for tunnels and noise abatement, resulting in significant cost savings. However, the results of multiple projects sponsored as part of the program indicated that substantial up-front costs exist. Two types of propulsions systems are employed using magnetic technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

With the AC Propulsion and AutoPort solution, the current USPS LLV design will be stripped of the gasoline engine, transmission and other components and refitted with the AC Propulsion AC-150 drive system, an integrated power system that includes an AC induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2010

As part of the project, Ryder will purchase more than 200 heavy-duty natural gas powered trucks. As part of Ryder’s core product offering, it will maintain the vehicles at three of its strategically located maintenance shops in Orange, Rancho Dominguez, and Rancho Cucamonga. Tags: Heavy-duty Natural Gas.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Two 86-volt modules with 62 Farads and 93 Farads respectively were developed to meet the continuing requirements for more power in both the automotive and industrial markets. In wind turbine blade pitch and braking systems and other industrial applications, they provide reliable, cost-effective, maintenance-free energy storage.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Loathed public charging stations (Tesla Superchargers excluded) may also just be the result of the involved companies underestimating the level of maintenance required.& Despite years of the industry trying to assure drivers that EV costs would be even to combustion vehicles by 2025, we’re not even close to that becoming a reality.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The new Canter is powered by the light and highly efficient Fuso 4P10 diesel engine. In addition, the engine brake, which is now fitted as standard, reduces the wear on the brakes and cuts maintenance costs by up to 20% due to the decreased amount of work required. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Russia’s Irkut Corporation has selected the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan PurePower PW1000G engine ( earlier post ) to power the Irkut MC-21 aircraft. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has selected the PurePower PW1000G engine as the exclusive power for the next-generation Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

They feature higher load efficiency of the power-generating unit during low output (partial load efficiency) and greater hot water tank capacity, resulting in more effective use of waste heat. In addition, durability and ease-of-maintenance have also been improved to enhance product marketability. Tags: Brief.

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2010 Toyota Water Waste 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Recent sales of ISE’s lithium power systems to Ashok-Leyland and Tata Motors in India are proving that our technologies are capable of addressing the latest challenges in energy storage in a viable, competitive way that meets the high volume demands of these manufacturers. Tags: Batteries Heavy-duty.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

—Michael Suess, CEO of the Fossil Power Generation Division of Siemens Energy. The FEED is expected to include more than 100,000 work hours by the time its facility cost report is presented to the Illinois Commerce Commission in early 2010. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

The trucks are converted for methane-diesel power in co-operation with Stadspartner using Hardstaff technology ( earlier post ). As a result, the power and driveability are identical to that of a conventional diesel truck. Tags: Diesel Engines Heavy-duty Natural Gas.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

With 18 of Cavotec’s pre-conditioned air (PCAir) systems ( earlier post ) forming the centerpiece of the project, Cavotec will also deliver and install pop-up units, transformer sub-stations, 400Hz power supply systems, a Vacuum Evacuation System, a blue water supply system and a potable water supply system. Tags: Brief.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 11, 2023

Indeed, modern society runs on code: Whether you buy something online or in a store, check out a book at the library, fill a prescription, file your taxes, or drive your car, you are most probably interacting with a system that is powered by software. Testing and debugging remain the bread and butter of software reliability and maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The Department of Energy is working with industry, universities, national laboratories, and other groups to develop technologies capable of harnessing these resources to generate environmentally sustainable, cost-competitive power. The project will assess the cost of manufacturing these systems at various scales.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The bus developed under the National Fuel Cell Bus Program will use an FCvelocity-HD6 fuel cell power module supplied by Ballard Power Systems, combined with BAE Systems series hybrid electric drive and power management systems to propel a 40-foot transit bus. Tags: Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The Runwise hybrid drive system is built around Parker’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU), C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors, and Composite Bladder Actuators—all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications. Tags: Heavy-duty Hydraulic Hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. The demand for new roads and the cost of expanding and maintaining the transportation system have increased with population and economic growth. These transaction costs are likely much higher the costs of collecting fuel taxes from gasoline wholesalers.

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company. These modules include: mCtrl. Marv Bush, Adura CEO.

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Motor Motors Motoring Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

The PurePower family of engines is designed to power the next generation of passenger aircraft with reduced fuel consumption and emissions. This advanced core contains many key technologies contributing to the lower engine operating cost of the PW1000G engine. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2009

The grants will be matched more than one-for-one with an additional $353 million in private and non-Federal cost-share funds. Geothermal Data Development, Collection and Maintenance (up to $24.6 Tags: Brief. Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstrations (up to $51.4 Ground Source Heat Pump Demonstrations (up to $61.9

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The new reactor design offers numerous advanced safety features and cost-saving advantages. The MOU is with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, the country’s only nuclear utility, which operates 17 reactors. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). million tons of CO 2 , equivalent to the annual emissions of about 1.3 million cars.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

KTSi) is launching with proprietary flywheel technology to absorb energy and generate power in rail traction and energy recycling applications. The operator can increase the amount of recovered energy and use the recovered energy to power other trains, saving money on electricity consumption. The Pentadyne high-speed flywheel.

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