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JUNE 25, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded $20 million in grants to accelerate California’s transition to zero-emission off-road equipment in the freight, agriculture and waterborne mass transit sectors. Two battery-electric high lift-capacity forklifts at the Port of Stockton (Cost: $1.2 Bottom: Battery-electric forklift.

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JUNE 7, 2012

The all-electric vehicle range of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt will increase by three miles from the 2012 model to be 38 miles on a single charge. The miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy will increase from 94 miles to 98 miles and the total range, including extended range operation, will be 380 miles.

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MARCH 13, 2019

(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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MAY 8, 2019

million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project. (A The AZETEC project will test hydrogen as a zero-emissions alternative fuel to diesel, along with the refueling infrastructure and other systems that would be required for Alberta to implement this new fuel solution. million (US$5.4 million (US$5.4

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AUGUST 2, 2019

million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is committing more than C$7.3 Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

New Flyer of America has received an order from the Golden Empire Transit District (GET bus) for five forty-foot fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 heavy-duty transit buses, purchased off of the California Department of General Services (CDGS) contract. New Flyer was selected by CDGS as an approved supplier of electric vehicles in 2019.

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JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Metro anticipates receiving the new buses early next year.

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JULY 29, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) Scalable Ultra Power-Dense Extended Range (SUPER) Inverter. Zero Emissions (ISCA?ONE). Total award amount: $28.1

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MAY 12, 2010

FEV Motorentechnik GmbH (FEV) featured its LiiOn Drive with Wankel Range Extender Vehicle at this year’s Vienna Motor Symposium, 29-30 April, where it was one of the most popular Ride & Drive vehicles. Earlier, at the SAE 2009 World Congress, FEV had displayed a 295 cc Wankel genset for extended range electric vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

New Flyer of America has received a new contract from Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) for 17 battery-electric, zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. The contract marks New Flyer’s first battery-electric bus order from RTD.

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MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. Tank-to-wheel CO 2 equivalent emissions of 684.9 Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

New Flyer of America has received a new contract from California’s Foothill Transit for 20 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell- electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. Foothill Transit is a leader in deploying zero-emission bus (ZEB) technology in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the conversion of the 25,000 dwt product tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG) operation. The conversion enables the Bit Viking to qualify for lower nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emission taxes under the Norwegian NO x fund scheme. When visiting EU ports, which have a 0.1%

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is testing a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year on a dedicated account in Southern California. Werner’s first electric-powered truck is the result of a partnership with Peterbilt, Meritor and TransPower.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Therefore, recovering a significant portion of the exhaust gas energy and convert it into mechanical power could be a highly effective solution to improve engine efficiency and to reduce CO 2 emissions, without applying dramatic modifications to the existing engine hardware. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine. Skarke et al.

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MAY 28, 2010

after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. During testing, the vehicle achieved 118 miles per gallon gas equivalent (combined city/highway cycle). It’s also equipped with a 1.3L

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

rental office at 20625 Hawthorne Blvd as the 11 th location in Southern California offering electric vehicle (EV) rentals, providing customers throughout Southern California with the opportunity to experience EV technology with the addition of Nissan LEAF EVs and an on-site charging station.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

the developer of the high-performance electric X1, has secured $5 million in a Series A financing from a private investor. The funding will be used to support the development of Wrightspeed’s Digital DriveSystem—an extended-range hybrid electric drive system targeted at high fuel consumption (e.g., Wrightspeed, Inc.,

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JUNE 20, 2023

Rolls-Royce announced its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Aircraft for Urban Air Mobility and Commuter Aircraft applications up to 19 seats.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

revealed the name of its upcoming all-electric luxury sports utility vehicle: Fisker Ocean. The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. Fisker Inc. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. electric mail delivery vehicles under real working conditions. This system is expected to double the range of the electric cars used for postal delivery.

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APRIL 7, 2017

Efficient Drivetrains has delivered the first of six plug-in-hybrid electric armored vehicles to Sectran Security. The industry-first Class-6 International brand armored truck was the first delivery from the company’s newly expanded Dixon, California hybrid and electric vehicle center of excellence.

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JUNE 16, 2009

Dividing that forecast in to application segments—micro-, mild-, full-, and plug-in hybrids; mini-electric (e.g., the Prius) will represent the top Li-ion business opportunity from a dollar value perspective, followed by moderate hybrids and light electric vehicles (bikes and scooters), particularly in Asia. Data: Tom Cackette, ARB.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

New Flyer of America, the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries (NFI), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, introduced the next generation of its battery-electric heavy duty transit bus: the Xcelsior CHARGE. In 2017, it committed to all electric buses by 2030. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 24 October in Sacramento to consider minor proposed amendments to the California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation being put forward by ARB staff. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Policy' Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. We are able to meet the needs of every transit route, every duty cycle and every emissions standard in the most cost-effective manner.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. 2015) “Chevrolet Volt Electric Utilization,” SAE Int. Earlier post.). Tarnowsky, S., and Savagian, P.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

an $800,000 grant to demonstrate Axion’s proprietary PbC battery technology ( earlier post ) in a variety of electric vehicle types including: hybrids (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) used in commuter, delivery and other vehicles; and EVs , including converted (from combustion engine operation) EVs. and Penn State University.

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MAY 4, 2015

a developer of range-extended electric vehicle powertrains for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ( earlier post ), has unveiled the Fulcrum, a new proprietary turbine generator for use in its Route family of electric powertrains (Route for Class 3-6, Route HD for Class 7-8). Wrightspeed Inc., Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

The case for using Power-to-Gas solutions to store renewable energy is compelling for a number of important use cases, according to a new white paper released by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). P2G converts electrical energy to chemical energy in the form of hydrogen. Power-to-Gas concept. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Adapted from Tate et al. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

What if that ICE is now operating in a very narrow range, powering the electric vehicle? The EPA Tier 3 emissions standards are going to be incredibly difficult to meet. over the rule-based strategy in a hybrid electric vehicle integrated with an LTC engine. The focus is what fuel properties maximize engine perfromance.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

Annual sales of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and Transitionary ZEVs (TZEVs) under the new ACC proposal are projected to reach 15.4% ACC also incorporates the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation as the “ technology-forcing piece ” of the package. by 2025, compared to 4% under the current ZEV regulation. Source: ARB ZEV ISOR.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

What they got wrong was assuming that all of those vehicles would run on battery power alone, with gasoline-electric hybrid technology bound for the technological scrap heap. The Ramcharger is whats known as an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV. Automakers got one thing right: Electrified cars are the future.

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APRIL 9, 2009

A German company, vv-tec GmbH , is developing a compact piston-driven turbine—the Reinhardt Turbine, named after its inventor—that it says is a two-cycle (gas and steam) thermodynamic process machine that can be built with conventional components and can achieve efficiency of at least 60%. The gas process is no different than the Otto cycle.

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MARCH 25, 2015

The California Energy Commissions has selected 9 projects to receive a combined $24,873,512 in proposed funding for cost share in the field demonstration of advanced medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicle technologies—primarily battery electric and fuel cell technology—that may become commercially available in California.

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