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MAY 23, 2011

The process developed by SunFire begins with the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen by using electrolysis, driven by renewable electrical energy (derived from sunlight, wind or water). A subsequent step is the reaction of hydrogen and the CO 2 to form renewable, synthetic gasoline, diesel and kerosene.

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MARCH 9, 2016

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have analyzed the water consumption for transportation fuels in the United States using an extended lifecycle system boundary that includes the water embedded in intermediate processing steps. Increases in population, energy and food demand now strain previously abundant sources of water.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2017

Ascend Energy, in collaboration with solid oxide fuel cell manufacturer Atrex Energy , released the results of a joint project to demonstrate a newly developed tubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) in an electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV). With more than 100 miles on the vehicle, the range and durability has been shown.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2020

The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Primary energy, non-renewable [Megajoule]. Primary energy, renewable [Megajoule].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2023

Renewable bio-ethanol produced from agricultural feedstocks and algae offers the benefits of high energy density, easy storage and transport, and a low environmental impact. Nissan’s vision is to utilize ethanol for electric vehicle range extenders [ earlier post ]. —Hu et al. W cm −1 at 700 °C, without carbon deposition.

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International Fuel Transportation Water 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover has introduced its first plug-in hybrid vehicle as part of the Range Rover Sport line-up. liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 116PS (85kW) electric motor. The low range transmission can also be operated in pure EV mode for near silent all-terrain journeys. seconds (0-100km/h in only 6.7

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2011

Water consumption intensity of ethanol from corn grain and crop residue and the avoided/displaced water use credits assigned to coproducts: DGS and electricity. In their paper, Mishra and Yeh analyze the lifecycle water requirement consumption and withdrawal requirements of ethanol produced from corn and from crop residue.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2016

In Brazil, Nissan Motor revealed the first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The e-Bio Fuel-Cell offers the brisk acceleration and silent driving of an EV, along with its low-running costs, while boasting the driving range of a gasoline-engine vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

combustion engine, high-voltage generator and road-linked all-wheel drive via an electric drive system at the rear axle. The BMW eDrive technology initially developed for BMW i cars offers an extraordinary degree of freedom that allows it to be used across a broad range of vehicle concepts and segments. Earlier post.).

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. We think that the way to enable the use of electricity in these vehicles is with a plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The DOE Fuel Cell Technologies Office also issued a separate solicitation for work a broader range of hydrogen production technologies. ( DE-FOA-0000826 ). Of interest are innovative materials and catalyst systems and processes capable of solar hydrogen production rates equal to or greater than 100 J/s-m 2.

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Water Solar Production Hydrogen 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. Water and oxygen are the only by-products.

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Gas-Electric Audi Gas Water 296

Drive Electric

JUNE 25, 2023

As New Zealand embraces the urgent need for a sustainable future, the automotive industry plays a vital role in shaping how we move and consume energy. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) use Hydrogen to generate electricity, producing only water vapour as a byproduct. Read more on How FCEVs work?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

km) of all-electric range—twice the electric range of the previous model with its 4.4 In Hybrid mode, the Prius Prime can run on the gasoline engine or electric motor alone or a combination of both. Toyota also expects the Prius Prime, equipped with an 8.8

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As the world continues to face climate change challenges, it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2019

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is awarding $43.6 Phase II awards range from $975,000 to $1,150,000, with a duration of two years. is developing Lithium metal batteries with improved cycle life for electric vehicles. Awards include: Accustrata Inc.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Honda has been developing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology for many years and plans to launch a new hydrogen vehicle using this technology. Vice President Ichinose of Honda stated “Honda has long been active in the research and development of fuel cells, which use oxygen and hydrogen to produce electricity.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

The demo plant incorporates the entire process chain, and comprises four separate units: a solar power plant; equipment for separating carbon dioxide and water from the air; a section that uses electrolysis to produce hydrogen; and synthesis equipment for producing a crude-oil substitute from carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In a speech at the National Press Club, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and will require a similar mobilization of innovation to enable the US to compete in the global race for the jobs of the future.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? The worlds’ energy requirements are mostly meet by these petroleum fuels. Apart from petroleum, there are a few fuels and alternative energy sources that can be used in vehicles. Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles?

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. government is infusing $9.5 The existing U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Driven by increasing population, urbanization and rising living standards, the world will require some 35% more energy in 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s annual forecast report: Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040. Without the projected gains in efficiency, global energy demand could have risen by more than 100%. Transportation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2019

Continental has been developing cost-effective 48-volt electrification, which can be used with both gasoline and diesel engines for number of years. The Continental 48-volt hybrid system that offers features similar to those of a high-voltage electric drive. 8-volt high-power electric motor with a peak output of 30?

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 360

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) has issued a $125-million open Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Because of the enormous breadth of energy technologies solicited under an OPEN FOA, it is impossible to provide the well?defined Electric Motors – Transportation.

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Transportation Energy 2015 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Twin Engine technology supports three modes of operation: Pure, in which the car runs on electric power alone. Hybrid, in which an optimal combination of the engine and electric machine propels the cars in a balanced and sustainable way. The system adds an electric compressor and pressurized 2L air tank to the powertrain.

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Volvo PHEV Range Miles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The 2017 release of the suite of GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation) models and associated documentation includes the following expansions and updates: Added plastic-to-fuel (PTF) pathway. Implemented new pathways for fuel cell electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles powered by gaseous hydrogen.

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Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2016

BMW has won the Bavarian State Award for E-mobility / eCar TEC Award for the innovative cooling concept used for the electric traction motor in the BMW 225xe plug-in hybrid. liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with 65 kW electric traction motor and a 7.7 Maximum all-electric range is 41 kilometers (25 miles).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

A team from Japan’s RIKEN, led by Hye Ryung Byon, has developed a lithium-iodine (Li-I 2 ) battery system with a significantly higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. The high solubility of triiodide/iodide redox couples results in an energy density of ~ 0.33?kWh?kg Zhao et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The plan is organized into 12 strategic objectives aimed at three distinct goals: Science and Energy; Nuclear Security; and Management and Performance. Leverage increased private sector financing for deployment of “all of the above” energy technologies.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy, the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center and the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy have awarded 11 seed grants totaling $2.2 million to Stanford faculty for promising new research in clean technology and energy efficiency. Precourt Institute for Energy grants.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. Key features of the Range Extender engine include: Monoblock. The Lotus 1.2-liter, Click to enlarge. The Lotus three-cylinder 1.2

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). The basic function of any transmission system is to achieve transmission efficiency, high-efficiency engine ranges, and highly responsive gear changes. Conversion to wider gear ranges.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

liter full-hybrid powertrain which will be introduced soon in the Lexus model range. Lexus says that this powertrain will achieve class-leading energy efficiency, with more than 2 hp produced per gram of CO 2. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a compact, high-output, water-cooled permanent magnet electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Renault recently made public the findings of an internal study, published first in October 2011, detailing and comparing the lifecycle assessments (LCAs) of the battery-electric and two internal combustion engined versions (gasoline and diesel) of the Renault Fluence. Gasoline Fluence 16V. Electric Fluence Z.E.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Brazil-based Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, part of the TRATON Group, introduced the e-Delivery electric truck ( earlier post )—a battery electric version of the company’s Delivery mode—at IAA Commercial vehicles. The Brazilian team developed a new powertrain and battery pack for the electric truck. e-Delivery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

We are in the decade of the hybrid electric vehicle despite the fact that most off-road and underwater vehicles are pure electric. Indeed, most electric aircraft are pure electric as well. These vehicles are mainly small, as are electric two wheelers which are also almost all pure-electric.

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