The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

We spent our last installment reviewing the special and sometimes troublesome engineering that was standard on the Brougham. Now legal in all states, all Cadillacs adopted them immediately. That grille was a ‘58-only design, as Buick introduced the disastrous Limited lineup. In 1958 the hot new ticket was quad headlamps.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2021

It is the first of its kind to be certified to international standard OIML R 139 2018 and approved for hydrogen filling stations. Recommendation (R) 139 is the OIML (International Organization of Legal Meetrology) model regulation for equipment used to deliver compressed gases (natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, etc.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2021

Toyota Motor Sales USA and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America for systematic, longstanding violations of Clean Air Act emission-related defect reporting requirements, which require manufacturers to report potential defects and recalls affecting vehicle components designed to control emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Part of a styling revision across the line at Cadillac that year, the Eldorado in particular drifted away from the bulbous fenders and tall hood shapes that were a hallmark of post-WWII American car design. It also shared the same rear fenders, fender trim, fins, and rear end design as the convertible.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2016

The complaint alleges that nearly 600,000 diesel engine vehicles had illegal defeat devices installed that impair their emission control systems and cause emissions to exceed EPA’s standards, resulting in harmful air pollution. A civil complaint does not preclude the government from seeking other legal remedies. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2013

Demonstration and Case Study for Roof-top Installations of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems (up to $250k federal funding per award, 50% minimum cost share required). The third topic will develop a case study for roof-top installations of fuel cell powered back-up power systems that refuel from the ground. diesel or batteries).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2018

The indictment unsealed today alleges that Volkswagen’s scheme to cheat its legal requirements went all the way to the top of the company. The results of the study showed significantly elevated NO x levels of the two VW vehicles, with one emitting up to 35 times above the allowable legal limit.

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My Energi

AUGUST 19, 2021

Smart charger installation. We hope our fellow manufacturers join us in building products which are designed with the future health of the energy system in-mind and deliver functionality which is truly intelligent and designed to make charging the cheapest and greenest it can possibly be. What is the CMA report? What is a zappi?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2016

CARB will continue its investigation and technical evaluations with EPA to return the vehicles to legally required emission levels, determine mitigation for past and future environmental harm, and assess penalties. The defeat devices were installed on VW’s 2.0L US EPA issued a Notice of Violation to the company on the same day.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 13, 2023

steering wheels and pedals) have to be given exceptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to legally operate in populated areas, NHTSA leadership believes that having access to the data they’ve collected will be useful in informing decisions on how the rules could be changed. That does make sense.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

To support the fair sale of gaseous hydrogen as a vehicle fuel, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a prototype Transient Flow Facility (TFF) to test the accuracy of hydrogen fuel dispensers. —Jodie Pope, designer of the field testing apparatus. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

liter, four-cylinder diesels include software (a “defeat device”) that circumvents EPA emissions standards for NO x. The alleged violations do not present a safety hazard; the cars remain legal to drive and resell. The NOV alleges that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter, —EPA NOV.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter An AECD designed to circumvent emissions test is a defeat device. city, highway).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

In September 2013, the super sports car—with 887 hp (661 kW) of system power—set the lap record for street-legal vehicles with production tires on the North Loop of the Nürburgring with a time of 6 minutes 57 seconds—a record that still stands.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

Any system he designed, he vowed, would have to have a “Print Anything” architecture. That goal led ultimately to a page description language called PostScript, today the de facto standard of desktop publishing. proved loath to support a truly standard language. Back then, Warnock already had a rough idea how to “Print Anything.”

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 27, 2023

Recognizing this, the Indian government has taken initiatives to promote the installation of charging stations across the country. the FAME II scheme, the government provides financial assistance for the installation of charging stations in public spaces, residential areas, and workplaces.

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EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

If you need a faster home charge, consider installing a Level 2 charger. Take advantage of rebates for up to 100% of charger installation cost for your apartment or workplace through EVmatch. To install a charger, you should ask your building owner, manager, or HOA board for permission. Level 2 Chargers. Know your range.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. A first reconnaissance lap for track orientation was followed by two hot laps that demonstrated very clearly what Hyundai had in mind when they designed and developed the Ioniq 5 N.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

In addition to testing the vehicle itself, users will also test specific services designed for the E-Golf. For example, 220-volt charging stations will be installed at the employees’ homes to charge the vehicles. The E-Golf pilot program will take place in the Detroit Metro, San Francisco, and Washington DC markets, beginning in April.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In addition, QUANTRON offers an optionally available aero package for all QHM FCEV trucks which has been designed to improve the operating range by a further 10%. Under the designation QUANTRON QHM FCEV 27-1000, this configuration will also be available as a road train version for long-distance heavy load transports. QUANTRON QHM FCEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Most owners will opt to install a 240V Level 2 charger at their home that will replenish 10-to-100% in about 12.3 Wireless phone charging and Bluetooth are standard.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW designed the i8 from the start as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. Credit for the linear power delivery, which extends right up to the high end of the rpm range, goes to a special hybrid motor design principle exclusive to BMW i. Powertrain and driving experience.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

The gasoline engines meet the requirements of the EU 6 emissions standard, while the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine is already configured with future RDE limits in mind. The E 350 e comes as standard with AIR BODY CONTROL air suspension as well as pre-entry climate control that can be controlled from a smartphone app.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2024

Collaboration between OEMs, aftermarket entities and regulatory bodies is imperative to develop standardized procedures and guidelines for vehicle customization. Moreover, vehicles must be designed with customization in mind, integrating technology that facilitates modifications without compromising safety or functionality.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

DLA Piper, LLP (US) represented Maxwell as outside legal counsel, and Barclays Capital Inc. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Tesla as outside legal counsel. volt product line and can significantly cost-optimize their system designs by using fewer ultracapacitor cells or modules. product platform. Maxwell’s new 3.0V

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

There are plans for several output variants as well as longitudinal and transverse installation in vehicles with front-, rear- and all-wheel drive. The new premium diesels are more efficient and powerful, lighter and more compact, and they are designed to meet all future global emissions standards. Emissions standard.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

Among the features of the coming eighth-generation Passat is a lighter weight design and a new 2.0L TDI complies with the Euro 6 exhaust gas standard. Volkswagen will offer the Active Info Display as an alternative to analogue instruments as either a standard or optional feature. bi-turbo diesel. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

The specific design principle of the drive enables a high level of power delivery that extends into high engine speed ranges, an exceptionally high level of efficiency and smooth, low-vibration running. The safety concept for the new MINI Cooper SE is thus in line with the high standards of the BMW Group, which go beyond legal requirements.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The measurement of reductions is relatively straightforward, based on readings from meters installed at regulated power stations and manufacturing facilities. But Kyoto also allows companies to purchase “offsets”: credits from emissions-reducing projects in developing countries.

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Drive Electric

MAY 16, 2023

There are also innovative ideas that could be explored if businesses wish to install chargers in their employee’s home – e.g. forms of tax incentives. installing chargers in residential homes at scale.) Clear guidance and support needs to be given to ensure households and workplaces can install and use smart charging.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. is Hymotions San Francisco-based distributor/installer.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There's also a £160-million scheme mimicking the United States' defunct Cash-4-Clunkers designed to pay people to destroy their old cars to buy new ULEZ compliant models (which admittedly sounds like it's just going to create more pollution). Basically, you need to be driving an electric vehicle or be prepared to spend £12.50

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2014

Power is transferred by the fully automated 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 transmission, which is standard equipment. The road surface to the left and right of the truck is monitored by radar sensors installed in the sides. Transmission is via WLAN technology, using the standard, Europe-wide G5 frequency of 5.9

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

That should make sense because just in the same way motorcycles are designed with the bare necessities to carry a single passenger, LSVs are generally the same idea, but for two passengers (or occasionally four passengers ). You even have the option of installing a Sony infotainment center with CarPlay or Android Auto integration.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

The passenger cell is attached to the aluminum drive frame (giving a more modern slant to body-on-frame design). A robust thermoplastic outer skin is attached onto this compartment, allowing extensive freedom in design. More on lightweight design. The motor’s average power consumption of around 0.13 kWh per kilometer (0.21

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2015

Ford of Europe announced that the a new S-MAX will be the first Ford worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter, a new technology that scans traffic signs and adjusts the throttle to help drivers stay within legal speed limits and avoid fines. S-MAX has been designed to help protect an occupant in the event of a crash.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs. Thermal management systems in the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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