Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2011

WVO collects and removes water, food particles and other impurities from waste vegetable oil then ships the bio feedstock to a processing company that produces an 80/20 diesel/biodiesel blend (B20) that will be used to fuel hundreds of food delivery trucks at the US Foodservice-Columbia Division in Lexington, SC.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2010

Basic operation of the Opcon Powerbox ORC waste heat recovery system. Opcon, the Sweden-based energy and environmental technology Group, will install an Opcon Powerbox—an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery system—on one of Wallenius’ ships. The gas expands over an expander, which drives a generator to produce electricity.

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Waste Installation Mariner Fuel 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The agreement aims to exploit the possibilities arising from the merging of Opcon’s Powerbox waste-heat-recovery (WHR) technology ( earlier post ) with MAN Diesel & Turbo’s diesel engines for cutting fuel consumption and reducing emissions. The gas expands over an expander, which drives a generator to produce electricity.

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Waste Diesel Emissions Mariner 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Electromobility is just now picking up momentum; further, electric cars are only as emissions-free as the production of electricity that charges their batteries. First, apply electricity generated from renewable sources to obtain hydrogen from water. to make synthetic gasoline, diesel, gas, or kerosene. to US$5.84

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The reactor would produce steam to spin turbines that would generate electricity to power motors.

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 143

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

President Obama today signed a wide-ranging executive order mandating cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for Federal agencies. Through more efficient Federal operations, agency direct greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by at least 40% over the next decade, the order suggests.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. lb-ft) is available at approx.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The Energy Commission also approved almost $16 million in research grants to help develop the next generation of energy efficient technologies for commercial and residential buildings; $11 million for projects to convert feedstock and waste into biofuels; and about $900,000 for natural gas innovations. Plug-in electric vehicles.

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Transportation Climate Energy Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Total DOE award: $15,000,000.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Electric cars are on the leading edge of the green vehicle spectrum. Electric cars can cut your insurance. Electric Cars. We’ll start with the greenest car available, the electric vehicle (EV). Green Vehicles. Hybrid Cars. Car Repair.

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Green Cars Maintenance Gas-Electric 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the US. of greenhouse gas emissions to 3% by 2020.

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EV Connect

MARCH 1, 2021

It’s never been a better time to make the switch to electric. Federal, state and local programs across the country provide businesses with a wealth of tax rebates, incentives and offers to help offset the costs of installing electric vehicle charging stations. But infrastructure is only the beginning.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades. Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The SuperTruck’s AC system runs entirely off the electricity powered by the hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The California Air Resources Board released the draft proposed first update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan, which guides development and implementation of California’s greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation is also driving a transformation of the fleet. Transportation.

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Transportation Emissions California Ozone 273

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2009

Proterra’s 35-foot, composite-body, plug-in, battery-electric bus with hydrogen fuel cell range extension will be used to transport staff around Ft. The UQM electric propulsion system produces peak torque of 650 N·m and peak power of 150 kW (201 hp). Other participants in the project include: Gas Technology Institute.

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Hydrogen Fuel Energy Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

of the electric power required in full-capacity operation and 100% of demand when the plant is not in production. CO 2 emissions by the European new vehicle fleet will be reduced by some 30% during the period from 2006 to 2015—emissions will be below the threshold of 120 grams CO 2 /km for the first time by 2015.

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Solar Phoenix 2012 Power 268

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Waste heat recovery. Fleet-level operational efficiency improvements (intelligent scheduling, driver assistance, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, platooning, and other levels of automation). Hybrid electric powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced ( DOE-FOA-0001224 ) up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and to enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Demonstration and Deployment of Battery - Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. Off-road vehicles, motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, low-speed vehicles, medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles and other non-conventional passenger vehicles are not desired and will be deemed nonresponsive to this announcement. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

For $100 million in one year, we’ll demonstrate how to rapidly reduce use of oil in transportation with safe, warrantied retrofits of tens of millions gas-guzzlers. We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. In the key area of transportation, we submit our Drive Star proposal.

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Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2009

Mikhail Chester and Arpad Horvath inventoried on-road, rail, and air travel to determine energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and criteria air pollutant (CAP) emissions (excluding PM, lead, and ozone due to lack of data). 83% of rail passenger kilometers are performed by metropolitan systems (with Amtrak serving the remaining).

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Light Emissions Energy Boston 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The projects will advance the manufacture of electric vehicles and vehicle batteries; add vehicle charging stations; and encourage the use of biofuels. The eight projects are: Electric Vehicle manufacturing. $1 Each electric truck that replaces a diesel model can save an estimated 75 tons of CO2 a year. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2020

a company focused on sourcing metals with the least environmental and societal impact, has released the results of a year-long study it commissioned into the impacts of sourcing metals to produce battery cathodes and wiring for electric vehicles (EVs). 100% reduction in solid waste. 100% reduction in solid waste.

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Batteries Battery Tonga Water 269

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2019

Cal State LA’s popular shared mobility program includes 10 zero-emission WaiveCar Hyundai fuel cell electric vehicles that are available for students, faculty and staff to use daily within a 30-mile radius of the university. The university will be adding five WaiveCar vehicles to its fleet for the start of the fall semester.

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Hydrogen Fuel Waste Vehicles 299

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Like an A-list celebrity stepping onto the red carpet, the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s 250,800-ton ship has captured the world’s attention, with some marveling over its cutting-edge features, like the largest water park at sea, while others criticize the gigantic ship’s potential to damage the environment. 27 — is the size of a small city.

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Climate Mariner Miami Water 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

This will divert 100 tons per day of food waste from landfills and use that to produce enough renewable natural gas to replace 566,000 gallons of diesel fuel and generate 3.17 million kWh of electricity every year—enough to power nearly 400 average California homes for a year. tmdgroup, Inc. Aemetis, Inc.

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EV Connect

APRIL 29, 2024

Overall, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions. Today, there are 2,442,270 electric vehicles (EV) on the road and 2024 will be a record year in terms of EV adoption where over 10% of new car sales will be EVs. Here’s what the future holds for us.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With such a high level of attention and investment in the mobility sector for the development of batteries to power current and future electric vehicles, the need for safe and responsible battery handling practices is stronger than ever. Preventing Pollution – Improper disposal of batteries can have severe environmental consequences.

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Global Batteries Battery Pollution 76

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

These fuel cell vehicles will be leased to key public and private fleet users in the capital. Battery electric vehicles are a great technology but like the fax machine they are only temporary and there is a great deal of consumer resistance towards them for all manner of reasons, including range and the time it takes to recharge them.

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London Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel 344

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

Ambient or low grade waste heat is used as an energy source with the cryogen providing both the working fluid and heat sink. When ambient or low grade waste heat is reintroduced to liquid air it boils and turns back into a gas, expanding 710 times in volume. This can be used to drive an engine. million Euro 6 diesel cars.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

It’s a daunting task made ever more difficult by the ambitious goal of those action plans - reducing our region’s greenhouse gas emissions 7% below what they were in 1990 - in just the next four years, by 2012. Vehicle Fleet. Water and Sewer. It hardly seems fair. Street Lights and Traffic Signals.

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Los Angeles Climate Change Climate Obama 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

Microcab employs lightweight construction techniques and fuel cell hybrid powertrains with electric drive in vehicles for light transport operations in urban and suburban areas. Furthermore, in LT systems the supply of hydrogen gas and air must be continuously humidified; humidification systems also add additional weight and cost.

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Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen Waste 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Due to its specially designed turbines, the midsize gas engine’s turbocharger provides response that is usually generated by twin-scroll turbines on larger engines, Opel says. For durability, it is water-cooled. The VGT and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) function were developed as a single, complete system.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

A single plant or fleet of plants within an organization can benefit directly from a robust asset management program or condition monitoring system primarily through employing preventative or just-in-time maintenance and effectively utilizing planned outages. Emerging systems. Emerging systems.

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