Events, Gas and Oil-Sands

Oil sands GHG lifecycle study using operating data finds lower emitting oil sands cases outperform higher emitting conventional crude cases; a call for more sophisticated tools and reporting

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2012

Well-to-wheel (WTW) greenhouse gas emissions for in situ SAGD and surface mining pathways generated employing GHOST/TIAX/ GHGenius combination and comparison with SAGD, mining and conventional crude oil literature pathways (all results are on a HHV basis). 74% of WTW emissions in our oil sands pathways. Click to enlarge.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Gas-Electric Emissions

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2013

The US Department of State (DOS) has released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) in response to TransCanada’s May 2012 application for the Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada’s oils sands in Alberta to Nebraska. The pipeline would primarily transport crude oil from the WCSB and Bakken regions.

Climate Change

Climate Change Oil-Sands Nebraska Climate

IHS Markit: US oil producers to halt 1.75 MMb/d per day of production; Canada to cut 0.5 MMb/d

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2020

Due to the collapse in oil prices, IHS Markit expects US producers are in the process of curtailing about 1.75 The oil market fear that characterized March and the extreme price pressure that producers felt in April have galvanized producers across North America into unprecedented action. However, nearly 1.4

Oil

Oil Canada Oil-Sands Production

NRC report concludes hydraulic fracturing poses low risk for causing earthquakes, but risks are higher for wastewater injection wells; CCS impact undetermined

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2012

Schematic diagram of a shale gas well following hydraulic fracture treatment, with the relative depths of local water wells shown for scale. Earthquakes attributable to human activities are called “induced seismic events” or “induced earthquakes.” Source: NAS, adapted from Southwestern Energy Click to enlarge.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Gas Water Oil

Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

liter turbocharged I-4 engine is part of the Global Medium Engine architecture family and features Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), dual independent camshaft timing, and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (C-EGR) system. A large capacity oil cooler extends the oil change interval and ensures engine durability.

Jeep

Jeep 2018 Plug-in Hybrid

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. Normal mode is for around town, Conserve is for long stretches of open highway for maximum efficiency, and Slippery and Snow/Sand are self-explanatory. The Corsair–hiding in plain sight.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. The MacPherson struts, coil springs, and gas-pressured shock absorbers up front, and the self-leveling multi-link rear suspension resulted in a composed and even ride.

Hyundai

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Jeep

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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MIT

MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars

Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

At issue is the 2012 expiration of the Kyoto Protocol, a binding but effectively unenforceable 1997 treaty that had set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 40 industrialized countries, referred to as Annex 1 countries, yielding an average GHG reduction of 5.2%

Climate

Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). Forged connecting rods and an aluminum oil pan aid weight savings. The system instantly engages when 4x4 traction is needed.

Jeep

Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy

GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

In addition, the control of the injection event, via direct-injection technology, is very precise and results in better combustion efficiency and fuel consumption at all throttle openings. The cylinder head has integral cast oil passages that feed a set of internal oil control valves that activate cam phasers, enabling variable valve timing.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Oil-Sands Saturn

World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

APRIL 13, 2021

With World Earth Day only a week away (22/04/2021), we have decided what better way to embrace this event than for everyone to get involved in some new ‘ green habits’ for 1 month in the spirit of myenergi’s very own Green Reset. For ourselves and many others every day is Earth Day. Reduce food miles & minimise waste.

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Green Mariner Waste Buy

EV Driven

Oil sands GHG lifecycle study using operating data finds lower emitting oil sands cases outperform higher emitting conventional crude cases; a call for more sophisticated tools and reporting

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

IHS Markit: US oil producers to halt 1.75 MMb/d per day of production; Canada to cut 0.5 MMb/d

NRC report concludes hydraulic fracturing poses low risk for causing earthquakes, but risks are higher for wastewater injection wells; CCS impact undetermined

Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

World Earth Day & The Green Reset

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