Sat.May 03, 2014 - Fri.May 09, 2014

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City of Hangzhou orders 2,000 BYD electric buses and 1,000 electric taxis

Green Car Congress

'BYD Company Ltd. has received a record-setting order for their new energy vehicles from the City of Hangzhou, which is situated in east China along the Qiantang River. The order for 2,000 long-range, battery-electric transit buses and 1,000 long-range, pure-electric cars was signed this week by the Mayor of Hangzhou, Hongming Zhang, and is one of the world’s largest all-electric fleets yet ordered.

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Electric Aircraft Are On The Way, Stylish E-FAN Makes First Flight

Green Car Reports

'While electric vehicles are gaining popularity in the automotive world, the aviation industry is also looking into ways to clean up its act. French firm Airbus is best known for its large passenger jets--including the double-deck Airbus A380--but its latest project is rather smaller. The E-FAN is a small experimental aircraft, powered entirely by.

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VW Golf GTD’s fast/frugal balancing act has to be applauded

Green Cars News

'For too long, motorists have been forced to choose between going fast and fuel efficiency. A 1.6L diesel will ensure trips to the fuel pump will be far less frequent but you''re guaranteed barrels more fun in something like a 2.0 petrol. However, a growing number of cars are beginning to offer both.[.].

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BMW and SGL to triple production capacity at Moses Lake carbon fiber plant with $200M expansion; world’s largest carbon fiber plant

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'A production line for carbon fiber takes the PAN precursor through two stages (stabilization/oxidation and carbonization) and then to winding. Source: SGLACF. Click to enlarge. Due to the high demand for carbon fiber in automotive production, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers , a joint venture between the BMW Group and the SGL Group, will triple the capacity of the carbon fiber plant in Moses Lake, Washington.

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

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BMW presents solar carport concept for i models

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'The international media launch of the BMW i8 in Los Angeles will include the presentation of a solar carport concept developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA for the use of renewable energy. It combines high-grade technology for generating electricity from solar power with an innovative design that complements the BMW i models. BMW solar carport with i3.

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The Michelin Group acquires minority stake in fuel cell company Symbio FCell

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'The Michelin Group has taken a significant minority stake in French fuel cell company Symbio FCell as part of the company’s second round of funding. Michelin joins existing shareholders including the founders, managers and several investment funds: IPSA and CEA Investments (through the CEA strategic fund and its ATI seed-stage fund). Symbio FCell is the provider of a fuel cell range extender for the Renault Kangoo ZE commercial electrical utility vehicle.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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'Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017.

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Pinnacle Engines appoints Asian Business Advisory Board; closes Series C financing

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'Pinnacle Engines, developer of a highly efficient 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ), has appointed five industry leaders to its newly formed Asian Business Advisory Board. Pinnacle Engines also announced closure of its Series C financing, bringing total investment in the company to more than $30 million.

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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

Green Car Congress

'The Volkswagen Group continues to make progress on the way to its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable automaker, according to its 2014 sustainability report. The report provides information on the progress achieved in economic, environmental and social sustainability in 2013, and was drawn up in accordance with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

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Tesla delivers 6,457 Model S cars worldwide in Q1; GAAP net loss of $50M, non-GAAP net of $17M

Green Car Congress

'During the first quarter of 2014, Tesla Motors produced a record 7,535 Model S vehicles for global delivery; the company also delivered 6,457 cars worldwide—slightly exceeding guidance—while also filling the pipeline of deliveries into Europe and Asia. North American net orders grew sequentially by more than 10% in the quarter. Tesla delivered 1,181 cars with a resale value guarantee (RVG) in Q1.

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

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IHS Automotive: global vehicle production to increase by 21M units by 2021; China to account for half of the increment

Green Car Congress

'Global automobile production will increase by 21 million units by 2021, and has grown by 25 million units since 2009 as the industry continues to recover from the impact of the global economic recession, according to a forecast by IHS Automotive. China will dominate, but there is a considerable upside attached to the North American industry as it attracts foreign investment, and in the European industry as its domestic markets climb back.

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Lord Drayson launches business to commercialize efficient wireless power transfer over distances; ongoing partnership with Imperial College London

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'Lord Drayson has launched Drayson Wireless Limited , a new venture to commercialize technology developed at Imperial College London (ICL) for the efficient wireless transfer of power over longer distances. Working closely with Imperial Innovations plc, Drayson Wireless will rapidly bring the technology to market in numerous applications and sectors.

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ICCT study details differences in fiscal policies to support uptake of EVs across 11 major markets

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'2012 and 2013 market share vs. per-vehicle incentive for battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric PHEV (where applicable, only company car market incentives shown here). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new white paper detailing the differences in the fiscal policies used to support electric vehicle sales across eleven major auto markets.

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Nissan begins production of its second BEV; e-NV200 in Barcelona

Green Car Congress

'Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle—the e-NV200—which will be available as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van. The Nissan plant in Barcelona will be the global production site for this vehicle, which will be available as a light commercial van, passenger vehicle and electric taxi. Representing an investment of €100 million (US$139 million) in Nissan’s Barcelona Plant, as part of a wider €431 million (US$598 million) investment in its S

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

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Schneider Electric collaborates with ChargePoint on EVlink cloud charging stations

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'Schneider Electric, in collaboration with ChargePoint, introduced Schneider Electric’s new EVlink cloud connected charging stations with the ChargePoint network. This new offer includes hardware, software, ChargePoint connectivity and advanced services such as installation, deployment planning, project management and ongoing maintenance. With this partnership, Schneider Electric makes it easier for EV drivers and station owners to leverage ChargePoint, the world’s largest and most open EV charg

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Study finds that optimized integrated catalytic processing of biomass could produce renewable jet fuel with selling price as low as $2.88/gallon

Green Car Congress

'Integrated processing of hardwood to renewable jet and chemicals. Click to enlarge. A team from seven US universities and the Korea Institue of Science and Technology, led by George Huber, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has developed an integrated catalytic process for the conversion of whole biomass into drop-in aviation fuels with maximal carbon yields.

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Researchers detail impact of humidity on Li-air battery performance

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'Researchers at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) report that while humidity is a strong capacity enhancer for Li–O 2 batteries, it limits the cyclic ability and rate performance. A paper on their work appears in the Journal of Power Sources. In their study, they compared the performance of Li–O 2 batteries in pure/dry O 2 ; pure O 2 with a relative humidity (RH) of 15%; and ambient air with an RH of 50%, and then analyzed the ambient humidity effect on the reactions in the carbon-based catalyt

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Lux: Panasonic has 39% share of plug-in vehicle batteries, thanks to its deal with Tesla

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'Panasonic jumps to top of the plug-in vehicle battery leaderboard, overtaking NEC and LG Chem. Source: Lux Research. Click to enlarge. Batteries for hybrids and plug-in vehicles are growing fast, more than tripling over the past three years to reach 1.4 GWh per quarter, according to the Automotive Battery Tracker from Lux Research. Panasonic has emerged as the leader thanks to its partnership with Tesla, capturing 39% of the plug-in vehicle battery market, overtaking NEC (27% market share) and

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WHO data: global annual PM10 increased by 6% during recent 3-year period; based on data from 851 cities

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'Regional city?population weighted comparisons in annual mean PM 10 for a three?year period, by region, for cities present in both versions of the AAP database. The mean for the World is based on weighting by regional urban population. Source: WHO. Click to enlarge. Air quality in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution fails to meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for safe levels, putting people at additional risk of respiratory disease and other health pro

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GM fuel cell fleet tops 3 million miles

Green Car Congress

'General Motors’ fleet of fuel cell vehicles recently passed 3 million miles (4.8 million km) of hydrogen-powered, real-world driving. Some individual vehicles have accumulated more than 120,000 miles (193,000 km). By GM’s estimate, using hydrogen to power these vehicles, the fleet has avoided 157,894 gallons of gasoline consumption. This specially equipped fleet of Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles are part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, which launched in 2007.

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Kalmar supplying 8 electric RTGs to Turkish port

Green Car Congress

'Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply eight electric rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) to Turkish port operator Evyapport. The port is a gateway to global commerce for Istanbul, Kocaeli and Adapazari region and it continues to expand its container operations to industrial organisations around the world. Kalmar machines will be delivered between Q4/2014 and Q2/2015.

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DOE to award up to $35M for environmentally-prudent unconventional resource development

Green Car Congress

'The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a funding opportunity announcement ( DE-FOA-0001076 ) for projects in Fiscal Year 2014 (FY2014) that focus on improving the environmental performance of unconventional oil and natural gas (UOG)—i.e., shale gas, tight oil, and tight gas—resource development. DOE expects approximately $25-35 million to be available for new awards under the FOA.

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DOT issues order on Bakken crude-by-rail shipments

Green Car Congress

'The US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an Emergency Order requiring all railroads operating trains containing large amounts of Bakken crude oil to notify State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs) about the operation of these trains through their states. Additionally, DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Safety Advisory strongly urging those shipping or offering Bakken crude oil to use tank car design

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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

Green Car Congress

'Proterra Inc. launched its second-generation all-electric bus, The Proterra Solution, at the American Public Transportation Association Bus and Paratransit Conference. The Proterra Solution, the company’s first 40-foot model, weighs less than any other transit bus available today and offers the highest fuel efficiency on the market. Proterra’s current electric bus, the EcoRide BE35, is a 35-foot, low-floor composite body transit bus built upon a battery-electric vehicle architecture.

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DOE seeking stakeholder input on 8 strategic biofuels pathways

Green Car Congress

'The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for information ( DE-FOA-0001124 ) seeking stakeholder input regarding the 8 representative biofuel technology pathways that the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has selected to guide its Research and Development (R&D) strategy in the near-term.

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Mahindra unveils GenZe electric two wheeler and facility in Michigan

Green Car Congress

'India-based Mahindra Group inaugurated the Mahindra GenZe electric two-wheeler facility and the Mahindra North American Technical Center (MNATC) in Southeast Michigan. Mahindra already has a presence in the United States with IT companies—Tech Mahindra and Bristlecone—as well as the world’s number one selling tractor brand based on volume.

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Coritech Services orders Ideal Power’s bi-directional battery converters for DoD vehicle-to-grid program

Green Car Congress

'Ideal Power Inc., developer of a power conversion technology called Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA), received a purchase order for ten of its PPSA-enabled 30 kW battery converters from Coritech Services, a provider of custom engineering solutions for a variety of applications including electric vehicle charging. Coritech intends to install the battery converters in its bi-directional electric vehicle charging system for use in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications for the Department of

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Airbus working group setting out a composites recycling roadmap

Green Car Congress

'Airbus has set up the Airbus Composite Recycling Advisory Board to establish the company’s vision, strategy, objectives, and roadmap for recycling and reusing composite materials. As part of this trans-national and trans-functional programme, various research and technology projects for recycling carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites are either underway or planned at Airbus sites, in partnership with external organisations.

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BASF to introduce new LNT+CS4F emissions system at Vienna Motor Symposium

Green Car Congress

'BASF will introduce its innovative LNT+CS4F emissions control system for diesel engines at the International Vienna Motor Symposium, 8-9 May 2014 in Vienna, Austria. The new system combines the features of a Lean NO x Trap (LNT) and a multifunctional catalyzed soot filter (CS4F). The LNT+CS4F can remove PM (Particulate Matter), as well as CO (Carbon Monoxide), HC (Hydrocarbons) and NO x (Nitrogen Oxides) from diesel-engine exhaust, helping automakers meet strict new emissions regulations includ

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EM Safety study finds electromagnetic fields not an issue for EVs

Green Car Congress

'The EU-funded study EM Safety, led by SINTEF, has found that neither electric-powered cars—nor those powered by hydrogen or gasoline—expose passengers to higher electromagnetic fields than those recommended in international standards. Field intensity is actually well below the recommended value. The study, involving SINTEF and nine other European companies and research institutes, is currently the most comprehensive ever carried out in this field.

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Sandia project investigating mechanics of materials to improve performance of components and parts

Green Car Congress

'Sandia National Laboratories is working to fill gaps in the fundamental understanding of materials science through an ambitious long-term, multidisciplinary project called Predicting Performance Margins , or PPM. From the atomic level to full-scale components, the research links variability in materials’ atomic configurations and microstructures with how actual parts perform.

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AAA study suggests that lack of experience with advanced systems could put motorists at risk

Green Car Congress

'Although advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) offer a significant opportunity to reduce collisions, improve traffic flow and enhance driver convenience, motorists may not fully understand the operation and limitations of these technologies. AAA’s research found that the assumptive gap poses a risk for distracted drivers. Although the adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking systems performed as described in the owner’s manuals, motorists unfamiliar with these devices may not be prepa

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Robert Bosch Automotive and IBM collaborating on data-driven systems engineering platform

Green Car Congress

'IBM and Robert Bosch GmbH are collaborating to create a new, data-driven systems engineering platform to develop intelligent, interconnected automotive products more efficiently and accurately. Built on open standards and IBM design tools, the continuous engineering software platform can quickly scale to thousands of partners, clients, engineers and technicians.

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3M and Rush Enterprises to partner on CNG tanks and fuel systems for Class 6-8 trucks

Green Car Congress

'3M and Rush Enterprises are collaborating to pursue the design, manufacture and installation of a portfolio of compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks and fuel systems for use in Class 6-8 vehicles in North America. The Agreement allows for 3M to supply tanks with proprietary technology, and for Rush Enterprises to provide enhanced fuel systems, distribution and service support.