Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2012

Andreas Malikopoulos at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is leading an effort to enable an automobile engine to function as an autonomous intelligent system capable of learning and realizing its optimal calibration in real-time under different conditions while the driver is driving. Background. transient operation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. Rationally Designed Lithium Ion Batteries Towards Displacing Internal Combustion Engines. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Enovix Corporation. Marquette University.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Vehicle Concepts in Stuttgart have developed a demonstrator multi-fuel free-piston linear generator (FPLG, or Freikolbenlineargenerator, FKLG in German) as a range extender for electric vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Michigan-based ALTe LLC will unveil the prototype for Range Extended Electric Powertrain (REEP) ( earlier post ) at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. gasoline V8 for the Ford F-150, the system can be applied to several vehicle types running a variety of fuels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The idea of converting existing vehicles that had very low fuel economy with Range Extended Electric Powertrains is an advanced idea especially considering the patents that come with it.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding nearly $55 million for 24 projects to develop and deploy advanced vehicle technologies, supporting the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Description.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Core engine technologies.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2011

At the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan, US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, David Sandalow, announced the official launch of the EcoCAR 2 : Plugging into the Future competition and the sixteen university teams selected to participate. EcoCar 2 Malibu.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2011

A 2008 paper by a team at the University of Michigan. The effect on long-term savings for the LED system depended upon the type of vehicle in use (gasoline-powered vs. electric). gallons of gasoline, and 205 fewer pounds of CO 2 emitted into the atmosphere. OSRAM JOULE LED forward lighting unit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

Co-authors are from Argonne National Laboratory; the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies, Fuel Cell Technologies, and Bioenergy Technologies Offices; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; the Electric Power Research Institute; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; General Motors; Chevron; and Ford. Levelized cost of driving (LCD).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Avalon received an all-encompassing makeover by Toyota’s US-based design, engineering, and manufacturing entities at Calty Design Research Inc. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and, a 2.5-liter Avalon Hybrid. A new TNGA 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2014

Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., —Dai and Lastoskie.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc. Drive Oregon. 993,450.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. As a result, studies continue to show that EV drivers are experiencing less transportation-related financial strain than drivers of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. gallon in April 2021 to $4.21/gallon

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. Electronic Limited Slip Differential.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

the factory gate—before delivery to the consumer) emissions assessment for a mass-produced battery in a commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV)—the lithium-ion battery pack used in the Ford Focus BEV. A number of LCAs [life cycle assessments] have been conducted to understand the benefits of electric mobility.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2024

American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. [Ed.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The electric car market is experiencing massive growth, exceeding 10 million in sales in 2022. As a result, regulations and guidelines related to electric vehicles are changing frequently, and consumers and charging station hosts must be aware of new developments.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

Azure Dynamics Corporation, which partners with Ford commercial truck dealerships across North America to market its hybrid technology to fleet operators, reports sales of 16 additional Balance Hybrid Electric vans and buses. 5 Balance Hybrid Electric delivery vans to Domestic Uniform Rental, to be deployed in California.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The GM/U Mich patent envisages using multiple free-piston engines (240A through 240D in the patent drawing). The powertrain system—the patent application for which was filed in 2009—includes an electrical energy storage system—such as a Li-ion battery pack—and an electric traction motor. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Among the projects to benefit are an effort to develop new metal-air batteries using advanced ionic liquids with 6-20 times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries at just one third of the cost; and a project to produce a flow of gasoline directly from sunlight and CO2 using a symbiotic system of two organisms.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Our guess is that the National Dealer Council felt it wasn’t making much headway working with the business internally and decided it might be able to make headway by publicly embarrassing Tavares. The rest looks to be going to the Dundee Engine Plant for a mix of upgrades that would cater to both gasoline and electric powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2010

The University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University are awarding a joint research team $200,000 to support a project investigating high-capacity Li-air batteries for electric vehicle applications. Principal investigator: Harry Giles, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

Additionally, well-managed electric fleets that optimize electricity charging for off-peak hours and avoid demand charges can save as much as 60% on fueling versus their internal combustion engine (ICE) or unmanaged EV fleet counterparts. AMPLY developed an interactive map to compare gas and electric fleet fueling costs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. Michigan State University. Ford Motor Company.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

“We’ve taken a vehicle known for being both a gas guzzler and an environmental polluter and turned into a clean, green machine that outperforms its gasoline powered equivalent,” said West. The Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle with an onboard range extender. The H3E can go about 400 miles before needing to refuel. “We

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. We won’t need new power plants, since we have enough off-peak electricity to recharge as many retrofits as we can build.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The National Research Council is the principal operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) examined several topics related to fuel economy and advanced vehicle technologies. gallon and $5/gallon.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Peter Valdes-Dapena , CNNMoney.com senior writer Last Updated: April 15, 2009: 2:59 PM ET The Dodge Circuit, slated to enter production late next year, is based on a vehicle platform engineered by Britains Lotus.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Eagle Picher, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications. Earlier post.) DOE grant: $7,200,000). DOE grant: $6,949,624). DOE grant:$5,349,932). DOE Grant: $4,000,000).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Arzeda will leverage computational algorithms to engineer proteins for the creation of new synthetic enzymes to activate methane, the first step in producing a liquid fuel from natural gas. Enzyme Engineering for Direct Methane Conversion. University of Michigan. Lead organization. Description. Arzeda Corp.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. " 0:00 / 3:23 Buffett eyes electric cars Coming from Munger, that meant a lot. tech industry during the 1990s.

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