Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 29, 2014
The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. The automotive industry is worth £11.2 billion (US$18.8 billion) to the UK economy, the government said.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 22, 2018
Tesla's recent layoffs have hit Solar City installers. And an energy industry poll says Americans aren't fond of the electric-car tax credit. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Chevrolet issues a recall for the 2013 Volt. EPA staff levels are below legal levels. New reports.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
SEAT has taken the lead in solar power generation, installing the biggest solar panel array in the automotive industry, with a staggering 53,000 panels now fitted at its Martorell manufacturing plant. Covering 270,000 square metres-equivalent to 40 football pitches-the new installation is expected[.]. SEAT Solar'
Baua Electric
MAY 17, 2024
Michelin Uptis airless tire on French postal van There, executives confirmed to Green Car Reports that the company is pushing ahead on airless tire technology that may be smarter for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles. It takes a lot of simulation tools to provide a match for the car, then rounds of final testing with the car.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. However, our reach goes beyond that.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2009
To get around this, PG&E would like to install a 220 interface in garages with timers and also implement dynamic pricing to encourage customers to charge between 11 at night and 4-5 in the morning. Who is going to install that 240 volt charging system in the garage if that’s what somebody chooses to do? —Jon Lauckner.
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