Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2010

The National Tire Research Center will incorporate advanced rolling resistance machinery, enabling tire and automotive manufacturers to accelerate the development of tire technology, reproduce real-world emergency events, and improve vehicle highway safety. Tags: Brief. VTTI is known for its “Smart Road,” a 2.2-mile

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will launch a new consortium—the Preiginition Prevention Program (P 3 )—focusing on fuels and lubricants to discover ways to suppress low-speed preignition (LSPI), a condition that causes heavy engine knock and can seriously damage engine parts or cause complete engine failure. Earlier post.).

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Hari Balakrishnan Employer MIT Title Professor Member grade Fellow Alma maters Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and the University of California, Berkeley He and his research team at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory developed CarTel, short for car telematics. GPS only works outdoors,” Balakrishnan says.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

A mechanical failsafe function guarantees full operation of the brake system in the event of a failure or a fault in the electrical system. The high-voltage, nickel-metal hydrid technology (NiMH) battery pack has a total capacity of 2.4 In the event of a crash, the system is switched off automatically within a fraction of a second.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

The company said it expects DOE and US Congressional recognition of the cost, safety and performance benefits of the new technology in the form of the full plug-in hybrid tax credit of $7,500 to vehicles using this technology. Tags: Brief. AFS Trinity Chief Executive Officer Edward W.

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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. We have investigated the base technology, built the prototype and will be testing it in the next few months to see if it lives up to its potential.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The 1 million test miles and more than 26,000 charging events have been accumulated in on-road operations across the United States and Canada. The testing also demonstrates how environmental conditions, such as air temperature and human behavior, influence the performance of PHEV technologies. million charging events.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. As part of the Cold Climate Package ($640 option) there is a heated windshield and headlight washer jets, and a heated steering wheel.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Each brand is unique and comes with different price tags. 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. Brand, Age and Model of the Car.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Nissan, which began development of fuel cell vehicle technology in 1996, has previously used FCVs in demonstration fleets in Japan and in California through the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), but this is Nissan’s first commercial FCV lease in North America. Tags: Fuel Cells Hydrogen. Nissan North America, Inc. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

Williams Hybrid Power’s novel flywheel technology helped to power the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to the lead for eight hours at last weekend’s Nürburgring 24hr race. It wasn’t enough for a win, but the Porsche hybrid technology clearly proved its potential at one of the world’s toughest races.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Tags: Brief. In January 2010, TMC established a division charged with studying production of next-generation batteries. The division, with a staff of approximately 100 researchers, is accelerating its research.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Ford and NYPA are working together to educate fleet owners about their options when it comes to electric vehicles; NYPA is holding a ride-and-drive event at its White Plains administrative office building. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2010

The paper, to be presented on 26 May as part of the “Innovative Injection Systems” session, will discuss enhancements to Delphi’s balanced-valve servo-solenoid system and advanced direct-acting piezo system. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems. At the upcoming SIA International Congress in Rouen, Delphi Corp.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2009

The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum warming event occurred about 55 million years ago, and was marked by an increase in global temperature of 5-9 °C over about 10,000 years. As a result, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations increased during the main event by less than about 70% compared with pre-event levels. Zeebe et al.

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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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Boston Tesla IDEA Engine 145

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

ARB staff has published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status, a 2050 GHG analysis, and complimentary policies, all available electronically on ARB’s program website. No regulatory changes will be made at this time. Return to the Board by the end of 2009.

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Emissions California Climate Change Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2010

His ORECA FLM09 competes using Green Earth Technologies’ G-Oil, a biodegradable fuel made from beef tallow. As members of the Green Dream Team, the drivers will represent the Series at events promoting its position as the Global Leader in Green Racing. Tags: Brief. Green Racing does not mean boring.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

This is accomplished through an increased number of intake air adjustments and spark optimization during every combustion event, even when running at maximum engine speed of 6,350 rpm. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems. Basic component set of the Buick Regal’s 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

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. Further protection against thermal events comes from the construction of the modules and the use of HAM.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

liter V8 engine with VVEL (variable valve event and lift) and DIG (direct injection gasoline) technologies delivers 400 hp (298 kW) and 560 N·m (413 lb-ft) of torque on the top specification version. Tags: Brief. The newly developed VK56VD 5.6-liter I don’t think you need to be a huge visionary.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Power and torque are a big part of the Hummer story. We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag. Power and Torque. A little help in back.

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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

MARCH 8, 2010

The wheel hub motors are powered by 180 Gaia battery cells featuring lithium iron phosphate technology (3.2 Compared to lithium-ion battery engineering, this technology offers enhanced safety properties with regard to thermal and mechanical damage. This technology was contributed by Bond-Laminates. V; 122 Wh; 1.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

The studies were commissioned by the NIEHS, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in part to help inform discussions next month at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen. The NIEHS is one of the key sponsors of the international event. Tags: Brief. A hat-tip to Marc!).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The Ti-VCT technology ( earlier post ) is a key element in helping the new 5.0-liter Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems. on the Ford Fiesta up to this 5.0L

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

These hybrid power buses are part of China’s initiative to produce 500,000 electric and hybrid power vehicles. Each energy-saving or new energy vehicle used in public services attracts a subsidy of up to 600,000 yuan (US$87,780), according to a new policy jointly issued by Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Finance.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Honda held the first ever takeover of Times Square in 3-D technology, yesterday, to support the American launch of the its newest hybrid model, CR-Z sport coupe. The event marks the first time 3-D footage has been broadcast in a public area. As a part of the takeover, Honda ran 3-D CR-Z commercial footage on [.].

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Coulomb Technologies unveiled San Francisco's first ChargePoint America charge stations yesterday in a Priority Parking lot along the Embarcadero. As Richard Lowenthal said to me at the event: "Great deal!" Tags: chargepoint america coulomb technologies aerovironment public charging clipper creek leviton. But for whom?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Williams F1 and the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) formally signed an agreement to inaugurate the Williams Technology Center (WTC). The Williams Technology Center at QSTP will be the first Formula One-related Technical Center outside the sport’s traditional heartland of Europe. WHP flywheel unit. Click to enlarge.

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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 Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The Seoul G20 Summit Committee and Seoul Municipality will be graced by 10 battery electric vehicles from GM’s South Korean unit, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news general motors Chevrolet Cruze Electric G20 Summit GM Daewoo GM electric cars Lacetti Premiere Seoul.

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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. The system can provide a fuel economy benefit of up to 7% when combined with existing cam phaser technology, Eaton said.

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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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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. First, that a Lexus is just a Toyota with a higher price tag. (It Movin’ on up.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

There’s currently a premium price-tag on traditional automatics due to their ease of use, allowing the driver to concentrate on driving rather than gear-selection. The Futuristic Technology. The clever tech could give drivers a few precious milliseconds of extra braking in the event of an emergency stop. EVs are the same.

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