October, 2016

article thumbnail

Sion Power reports 400 Wh/kg, 700 Wh/L and 350 cycles under 1C for Li-ion battery with Li-metal anode technology

Green Car Congress

Sion Power reported that a Licerion-Ion system has achieved 400 Wh/kg, 700 Wh/L and 350 cycles under 1C discharge conditions. Dr. Yuriy Mikhaylik, Sion Power’s Director of Materials, is presenting details on this performance in an invited presentation at the ECS meeting in Honolulu this week. Licerion, a product of Sion Power’s technical collaboration with BASF ( earlier post ), is a comprehensive battery system that significantly enhances the energy and cycle life of rechargeable batteries usin

Li-ion 354
article thumbnail

Military hydrogen-powered Chevy Colorado ZH2 launches

Green Car Reports

Almost a year after it was first announced, General Motors and the U.S. Army will soon begin testing their jointly-developed hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. Called the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2, it is based on a stretched version of the Chevy Colorado mid-size pickup truck chassis, with radically-different bodywork and numerous other modifications.

Colorado 166
article thumbnail

Top 5 UK police cars past and present

Green Cars News

Tongues were wagging back in July when, at the National Association of Police Fleet Motorists, a Ford Mustang was revealed in police livery. In fact t.

Ford 60
article thumbnail

Rotterdam proposed location for Enerkem waste-to-chemicals plant

Green Car Congress

A partnership comprising AkzoNobel, Van Gansewinkel, Air Liquide, AVR and Enerkem is proposing to build a waste-to-chemicals plant in Rotterdam in collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam, the City of Rotterdam, the province of South Holland and InnovationQuarter. The new chemical plant will use Enerkem’s innovative technology to convert residual waste into methanol, a raw material used in the chemical industry.

Waste 329
article thumbnail

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

Brands within the Volkswagen Group have been rolling out modular component matrices, or assembly toolkits, for their light-duty vehicles over the past few years. Until recently, the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group were: the MQB (transverse, driven by the Volkswagen brand); the MLB (longitudinal, driven by the Audi brand); the MSB (standard drive, driven by Porsche); and the NSF (New Small Family).

Market 284
article thumbnail

Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Vehicle debuts at AUSA meeting

Green Car Congress

The Chevrolet Colorado ZH2, the extreme off-road-capable fuel-cell-powered electric vehicle from General Motors, made its debut at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). ( Earlier post.). Standing more than 6½ feet tall and more than seven feet wide, the Colorado ZH2 was built on a stretched midsize pickup chassis. Reinforced inside and out, the ZH2 rides on 37-inch tires and a specially modified suspension that helps the vehicle climb over and descend all manner o

Colorado 268

More Trending

article thumbnail

AIMPLAS heating system for EVs reduces energy consumption by 30% relative to conventional systems

Green Car Congress

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, together with other partners of the EU project JOSPEL , funded by the Horizon 2020 Program under Grant Agreement Nº 653851, has developed an innovative heating system for electric vehicles consisting of thermoplastic heating panels which can be placed in different parts of the car, thus reducing the energy consumption in a 30% compared to conventional heating systems.

Energy 257
article thumbnail

Caelus confirms large-scale oil discovery on the North Slope of Alaska

Green Car Congress

Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC, a privately held independent exploration and production company, announced that its subsidiary, Caelus Energy Alaska Smith Bay LLC, has made a significant light oil discovery on its Smith Bay state leases on the North Slope of Alaska. Based on two wells drilled in early 2016, as well as 126 square miles of existing 3D seismic, Caelus estimates the oil in place under the current leasehold to be 6 billion barrels.

Alaska 255
article thumbnail

Autonomous vehicle tech company Nauto enters strategic relationships with 3 automakers, including BMW and Toyota, and Allianz

Green Car Congress

Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group. These companies have invested in Nauto and are working with the company on autonomous vehicle development using the Nauto cloud-based data learning platform.

BMW 253
article thumbnail

DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Department (DOE) released a new report showing continued momentum and growth in the fuel cell industry. The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 megawatts (MW), shipped worldwide in 2015. The number of MW shipped grew by more than 65% compared to 2014. 2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale.

article thumbnail

Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

article thumbnail

NREL lowers biofuel costs through catalyst regeneration and vapor-phase upgrading; R-Cubed

Green Car Congress

This past June, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with Particulate Solids Research, Inc. and Springs Fabrication, installed a recirculating regenerating riser reactor (R-Cubed) in the pilot-scale Thermochemical Process Development Unit (TCPDU). Funded by the DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), this unique unit represents the next generation of thermochemical biomass conversion technology and adds additional capabilities to NREL’s state-of-the-ar

Oil 246
article thumbnail

Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

Green Car Congress

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance.

Prius 244
article thumbnail

Berkeley Lab hosts UC-industry battery workshop; bridging the gap in applied research

Green Car Congress

Berkeley Lab hosted a battery research workshop last week to explore what role researchers in the University of California (UC) system can play in bridging the gap between science research and technology deployment of new batteries. A new battery technology can take decades to develop, Lab battery scientist Venkat Srinivasan, who is also deputy director of the Department of Energy’s Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), said in his introductory presentation.

article thumbnail

Sweden launches $3.1M study on electric road systems

Green Car Congress

Electric Road Systems (ERS) are already being demonstrated on public roads in Sweden. ( Earlier post.) Now, a new project in Sweden, “ Research and Innovation Platform for Electric Roads ”, will explore how to make the step to large-scale operation along with the supporting business ecosystem as well as technical issues such as the standardization of interfaces.

Sweden 244
article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

Codha Wirelss and Autotalks partnering on connected vehicles

Green Car Congress

Autotalks, supplier of automotive-grade V2X communication processors and RF transceivers, and Cohda Wireless, provider of V2X - Vehicle-to-Vehicle, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure, and CAV - Connected Autonomous Vehicles software, announced a partnership at ITS World Congress 2016 in Melbourne. At the event, Cohda Wireless will demonstrate the V2X reference system consisting of the Autotalks PANGAEA platform and Cohda Wireless’ V2X software.

Connect 231
article thumbnail

US new-vehicle fuel economy drops again in September

Green Car Congress

The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 25.2 mpg (9.33 l/100 km)—down 0.1 mpg from the value for August, according to the latest monthly report from Dr. Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) This decline likely reflects the increased proportion of light trucks among the vehicles sold, they suggested.

article thumbnail

Renesas and Cohda collaborating on V2V and V2I communications; V2X reference solution available in 2017

Green Car Congress

Renesas Electronics Corporation and Cohda Wireless are collaborating in the fields of automotive vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications. By bringing together Renesas’ V2X R-Car system-on-chips (SoCs) and Cohda Wireless’ V2X and CAV software solutions, the companies deliver a V2X reference solution that supports European and North American communications standards for V2X system development.

2017 225
article thumbnail

VULOG Carsharing Technologies passes 10-million trip milestone; 3,000 cars

Green Car Congress

VULOG Carsharing Technologies has passed the 10-million trip mark for trips taken using its free-floating car sharing technology. In total, more than 3,000 shared cars are connected by the VULOG platform worldwide. VULOG end-to-end solution. Click to enlarge. VULOG launched several large-scale projects in 2016, inclding include EVO in Vancouver, Green Mobility in Copenhagen and Communauto in Montreal, among others.

article thumbnail

Daimler Trucks North America collaborates with AT&T and Microsoft on new connectivity solutions for HD trucks

Green Car Congress

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced new collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corporation with the goal of delivering further enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. ( Earlier post.). AT&T will provide cellular service for the new Detroit Connect Truck Data Center, an intelligent piece of hardware that connects the truck to the Internet of Things.

article thumbnail

Audi Neckarsulm wins European Automotive Lean Production competition; big data, smart factory

Green Car Congress

The Audi plant in Neckarsulm will receive the Automotive Lean Production Award in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) category. The trade magazine Automobil Produktion and the consulting company Agamus Consult award the prize each year in recognition of production facilities that apply the factors of production in a particularly efficient manner.

Audi 225
article thumbnail

Air Liquide launches Let’s Clear the Air website and hydrogen infrastructure app; National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Green Car Congress

In support of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, Air Liquide launched www.letscleartheair.com and collaborated with the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) to create a hydrogen infrastructure app. October 8 was designated National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day based on the atomic weight of hydrogen: October 8 = 10.08 = 1.008 = Atomic Weight of Hydrogen.

Hydrogen 218
article thumbnail

Navigant forecasts strong growth in stop-start vehicle sales; 48V systems to account for 15% of those by 2025

Green Car Congress

According to a forecast by Navigant Research, global sales of light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 61 million by 2025, accounting for 59% of all light duty vehicle sales. Of these, about 15% will feature 48V components. SSV sales are led by Western Europe, which is expected to have about 65% of new car sales including this feature in 2016, growing to 75% in 2020.

Sale 218
article thumbnail

Argonne releases 2016 version of GREET

Green Car Congress

The Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Group announced 2016 release of the suite of GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation Model) models and associated documentation. GREET is a full life-cycle model that allows researchers and analysts to evaluate various vehicle and fuel combinations on a full fuel-cycle/vehicle-cycle basis.

2016 218
article thumbnail

BMW introduces new Cruise e-Bike

Green Car Congress

BMW of North America presented the new BMW Cruise e-Bike, ideal for commuters, built with a BOSCH Performance Line electric motor. BMW’s collection of bicycles is designed to reflect the main characteristics of BMW vehicle design. The collection includes several unique models such as the lightweight, quick BMW Cruise Bike for the casual rider in urban environments; the sporty, stylish, and dynamic BMW M Cruise Bike for the M enthusiast, as well as the BMW Junior Cruise Bike and the BMW Kids Bike

BMW 218
article thumbnail

DENSO invests in deep learning and vision processing startup THINCI; vision processing and deep learning for automotive

Green Car Congress

DENSO International America, Inc. has entered into an investment agreement with THINCI Inc., a deep-learning, vision processing startup developing innovative machine learning technology that enables the application of deep learning and vision processing in the automotive industry. With this investment, DENSO is looking to accelerate the final development and integration of THINCI’s silicon and software technology into electronic systems that help enable driver assistance and autonomous driving,

Personal 218
article thumbnail

CCM: demand for ternary Li-ion batteries in China to more than double to 10 GWh in 2016 from 4.4GWh in 2015 due to subsidy fraud and response

Green Car Congress

In the wake of the news that five alternative energy vehicle (AEV) makers defrauded the Chinese government of about US$150 million in subsidies, the Chinese government adjusted its subsidy policies for alternative energy vehicles. Market analyst CCM believes that the adjustment will change the market structure and that ternary Li-ion power batteries—i.e., Li-ion batteries with ternary cathode materials such as LMO, NCM/NCA, LFP, etc.

Li-ion 218
article thumbnail

DOE: US vehicle miles of travel (VMT) at all-time high

Green Car Congress

From June 2014 to June 2016, vehicle miles of travel (VMT) in the US rose from 3.00 trillion miles to a new high of 3.18 trillion miles—an increase of about 46% since 1992, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE). From 1992 through the end of 2007, US VMT rose at a fairly brisk and steady pace to exceed three trillion miles per year (measured in 12-month running totals).

Miles 218
article thumbnail

Trinseo introduces new technology for lightweight semi-structural auto applications

Green Car Congress

Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, introduced its 85% Long Glass Fiber (LGF) Polypropylene (PP) concentrate product family for automotive semi-structural applications at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive TPO Conference in Detroit. ENLITE PP LGF 1851 and 1852 are latest members of Trinseo’s ENLITE structural polymers portfolio.

Auto 218
article thumbnail

Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

Green Car Congress

At the Paris Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche said that the strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG is maturing as it enters its seventh year in 2016. One major milestone of the past year includes the EV versions of the new smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). ( Earlier post.

2016 218
article thumbnail

Wolfspeed delivers industry’s first 1000V SiC MOSFET for efficient EV fast chargers

Green Car Congress

Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced a 1000V MOSFET (metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor) that enables a reduction in overall system cost, while improving system efficiency and decreasing system size. The new MOSFET, specially optimized for fast charging and industrial power supplies, enables a 30% reduction in component count while achieving more than 3x increase in power density and a 33% increase in output power.

Convert 210
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

Green Car Congress

From 2019, Volkswagen Group Logistics will use two LNG-powered charter vessels from Siem Car Carriers AS, making it one of the first automakers to opt for low-emission LNG-powered vessels for the marine transport of vehicles. The two ships, with a length of 200 m and a capacity of about 4,500 vehicles, are to be used for vehicle shipment between Europe and North America.

Fuel 210
article thumbnail

EPA proposing updates to Renewable Fuel Standard

Green Car Congress

EPA is proposing updates to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) regulations and related fuels regulations to better align the standards with the current state of the renewable fuels market and to promote the use of ethanol and non-ethanol biofuels. Several of the proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard program would align regulations with recent developments in the marketplace resulting in increased production of cellulosic, advanced and other biofuels, EPA said.

EPA 210
article thumbnail

MEMA partners with Auto-ISAC to address cybersecurity risks associated with connected and automated vehicles

Green Car Congress

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), an international trade association representing vehicle suppliers that manufacture and remanufacture components and systems for use in passenger cars and heavy trucks, is now a strategic partner of the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center ( Auto-ISAC ). The Auto-ISAC is a non-profit trade association that facilitates the trusted sharing of cybersecurity information and leads the development of vehicle cybersecurity best practi

Connect 210
article thumbnail

Government of Canada announces national plan for carbon pricing

Green Car Congress

The Government of Canada has proposed a pan-Canadian approach to pricing carbon emissions; under the new plan, all Canadian jurisdictions will have carbon pricing in place by 2018. To accomplish this, Canada will set a benchmark for pricing carbon emissions—set at a level that will help Canada meet its greenhouse gas emission targets. Provinces and territories will have flexibility in deciding how they implement carbon pricing.

Canada 210