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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

Green Car Congress

These fuel cell generators could ultimately replace gas- and diesel-burning generators with fewer emissions at worksites, buildings, movie sets, data centers, outdoor concerts and festivals. Our vision of an all-electric future is broader than just passenger vehicles or even transportation.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

Green Car Congress

The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. The V6 diesel accelerates the sports SUV to highway speed in 5.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35.6 – 34.6

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Would you recharge your Tesla electric car at a gas station?

Green Car Reports

What if gas stations offered cars more than just gasoline or diesel fuel? Tesla continues to expand its network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations, and that means finding new places to put those stations.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. and Electric Power Research Institute.

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Utah Transits Authority adding 5 battery-electric New Flyer buses to fleet

Green Car Congress

million Low-No grant from the US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase five New Flyer battery-electric buses. Each all-electric bus in service with UTA will save the equivalent of 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. The air compressor and air conditioning compressors are electrically powered. Earlier post.)

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What watts?

Electric Auto Association

It is therefore easy to calculate how much gas you will need for a particular trip. It is tempting to try to translate that mpg model directly to electric vehicles (EVs), but refueling your EV is a bit more complicated. instead of gas or diesel. EV batteries store and produce DC electricity, not AC electricity.

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

Clean Fleet Report

The department opened its Center for Green innovation in the San Fernando Valley and showcased two plug-in hybrid street sweepers, a battery electric Class 6 truck and innovative solar charging to mark the opening. ” Like an automotive PHEV, the sweeper transitions from electric to conventional motivation seamlessly.