Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

A consortium of UK automotive companies is showcasing a prototype flywheel hybrid system for premium vehicles (FHSPV) at the Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook (UK) on 15 September. The system adds up to 82PS (60kW) of recovered energy and is predicted to demonstrate fuel economy gains of 20% relative to the current production model.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Engines and Technologies.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Each brand is unique and comes with different price tags. Often sports cars can end up as orphans, going out of production quickly. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In January 2010, TMC established a division charged with studying production of next-generation batteries. Tags: Brief. Metal-air batteries : TMC has determined the reaction mechanism of lithium-air batteries and has clarified its research policy regarding the batteries as rechargeable secondary batteries.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 4, 2022

After a year of speculation based on little more than a person in a robot suit combined with some optimistic assertions made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk , many roboticists tuned in to the event livestream (or attended in person) to see what Tesla’s approach to humanoid robotics would turn out to be. BACK TO TOP ↑ ]. Dennis Hong. Professor, UCLA.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

The EDAG Group has combined the latest in lightweight materials, semi-finished products and advanced joining concepts in a space frame structure presented for the first time at the 2010 Geneva Show. The wheel hub motors are powered by 180 Gaia battery cells featuring lithium iron phosphate technology (3.2 V; 122 Wh; 1.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

We don’t have humongous production capability at this point, and more importantly, the auto battery is not defined yet. The company is purchasing commodity cells from Sanyo (now part of Panasonic) and integrating them into modules and packs using its proprietary Matrix and HAM (heat absorbing material) technologies. Tsukamoto.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is a UK startup working with switched reluctance motor technology to deliver cost-effective CO 2 -reducing solutions for vehicles. A fast-acting electric supercharger helps with the root cause of the problem by supplying more air earlier in the event. Tags: Emissions Vehicle Systems.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices. In addition, directly impacted states can veto drilling plans if they stand to suffer significant adverse impacts in the event of an accident. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

of combined gross domestic product (GDP) each year by 2100, more than twice the projected global average loss. Climate change is already affecting the region, as shown by the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, floods and tropical cyclones in recent decades, the report notes.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2009

The partnerships are intended to enable cross-fertilization between multiple disciplines and provide the breadth of expertise necessary to develop new technologies to produce biofuels that can be used in today’s fueling infrastructure—e.g., These R&D needs were explored at the 2008 National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap Workshop.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

GM also gave a tour of the pre-production area where we could see production-intent Chevy Volts being assembled. The people I talked about realized you only get one second chance, were very thankful for the government support and were enthusiastic about the products they had coming out over the next 24 months.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Fiat has also entered into a series of agreements necessary to transfer certain technology, platforms and powertrains to the new Chrysler. Michael Manley is appointed President & Chief Executive Officer, Jeep Brand, with full profit and loss responsibility for the Jeep product portfolio. Earlier post.).

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to our Facebook or Instagram channel at 8am each morning, throughout the campaign, ‘like’ and ‘follow’ both the myenergi page and local business page and leave a comment tagging a friend. The company currently also provides for businesses, events and offshore companies. Web: [link].

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to our Facebook or Instagram channel at 8am each morning, throughout the campaign, ‘like’ and ‘follow’ both the myenergi page and local business page and leave a comment tagging a friend. The company currently also provides for businesses, events and offshore companies. Web: [link].

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

Technical topics range from plant, enzyme and microbial science and technology to biomass pretreatment to biorefinery deployment and sustainability issues. A great deal of the focus of the event is on optimizing different aspects of cellulosic ethanol production. The use of C. phytofermentans. phytofermentans ). Earlier post.)].

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. SiriusXM is part of VW’s Media Device Interface, or MDI, with Bluetooth for telephone and streaming music, and two USB-C ports. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 17, 2009

He has been part of this movement from the beginning. Chris is currently working on the sequel to his blockbuster hit, “Revenge of the Electric Car&# and had a crew shooting footage at the event. Look for the footage soon as part of his event report on his web site. Now he drives a Tesla. If you can afford them.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

which makes Panasonic products, will begin producing lithium-ion batteries next year and move into full-scale production in 2010, Toyota said. The event represents the biggest gathering of national powerbrokers discussing the role of government regarding plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. You can watch the event here.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Normalized fuel consumption reduction from TSCi over the mini-map operating points compared to production PFI SI engine. and ISFC reduction of 16% in comparison with an SI gasoline engine part load. The short combustion delay angles allow for the injection timing to be such that the ignition and combustion events take place after TDC.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This now global shopping frenzy which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, has turned into a month-long celebration of discounted technology and sales. We would like to do our part in encouraging people to consider supporting local in the lead up to Christmas and beyond. The part a florist plays at times of grief & joy.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. In any event, the official press release awaits after the break. By Domenick Yoney for Autobloggreen.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 30, 2008

Here's the story from Motor Trend : VW jumping on plug-in hybrid bandwagon with TwinDrive system Nate Martinez June 26 2008 Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn announced today that pre-production testing of the automaker's plug-in hybrid electric system, dubbed TwinDrive, is underway with the full support of the German government.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Fisker Automotive , which unveiled the concept version of the Karma in January, recently raised $87 million to help put it into production. To go with its performance, the car carries a hefty price tag of $87,000. Two 150-kilowatt electric motors together deliver 403 horsepower--enough to accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 5.8

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The Frankfurt Motor Show is open to the public, so if you’re heading to the event what can you expect to see? The first version of the vehicle is debuting in Frankfurt with a more complete production vehicle scheduled for next year’s Geneva Motor Show. Definitely one for those with a touch of nostalgia (see article ).

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Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2009

Charles Gassenheimer, the chairman and chief executive of EnerDel’s parent company Ener1, stated that they are excited by the opportunity to establish a benchmark for high technology green cars. It is hoped that the battery packs will play their part in the mass deployment of electric drive.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

The combination of electronics, advanced battery technology and charging techniques ensures the system can deliver the required rapid charge and discharge performance, while at all times maintaining a stable 12 volts to the vehicle’s main electrical system. The three components of the RegEnBoost system. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2009

Smoke emissions produced by turbocharged diesel engines under heavy load conditions - such as when accelerating from low engine speeds and other similar transient manoeuvres - can be all but eliminated by a relatively simple and low cost electric supercharger says automotive CO2 reduction specialist, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Setting the stage for existing technology. Urban planning as part of the solution. by Bill Cooke. Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc.,

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

mile hill-climb, Brighton-based Elektromotive is supplying the event organisers with four Elektrobays, the world’s only electric vehicle charging station in widespread day-to-day use. As the viability of electric vehicle technology improves, the need for a compatible roadside charging infrastructure becomes more urgent.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2010

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) in Pfinztal (Germany) have developed a new method for the production of thermoplastic fiber composite materials designed for large-scale use in vehicle construction. Automakers have previously constructed these parts from composites using a thermoset (i.e.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Not every technology is equally sensible for each type of engine, BMW notes. Distribution of energy in the car. Click to enlarge. Andreas Eder.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), entitled Climate Change Science Compendium 2009 , highlights new research that identifies some events thought likely to occur in longer-term time horizons as already happening or set to happen far sooner than had previously been thought. Tags: Climate Change.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The other goal, of course, is the system’s ultimate purpose: to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by channeling funds into cleaner technologies. The DOE then puts together a report that includes estimates of both existing greenhouse-gas release rates and the potential for reduction given different technological approaches. CONCLUSION.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2010

This report and its companions, Advancing the Science of Climate Change and Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change are part of a congressionally requested suite of five studies known as America’s Climate Choices. “We Develop and demonstrate power plants equipped with carbon capture and storage technology.

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

“Our goal is to conduct 100,000 consumer test drives by the time that we reveal the North American production version later this year.&#. Stops will be in small towns and big cities, as well as at major and regional events and festivals. Tags: Ford Fiesta fiesta movement. Flickr: [link]. Facebook: [link].

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