Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted petitions to add 1-bromopropane (1-BP) to the list of hazardous air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Petitioners requesting EPA to list 1-BP, also known as n-propyl bromide (nPB), have demonstrated its adverse health and environmental impacts. Under the CAA, EPA is required to regulate emissions of air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

MARCH 13, 2019

As exciting as a DIY electric conversion sounds, many people don't have the time, skills, and/or inclination to convert a vehicle themselves. On your main

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Open Source Civic EV Kit

JUNE 13, 2008

Over the past few days, I've been compiling a list of tools and supplies needed to do an effective electric vehicle conversion. After getting valuable feedback from several people on the Civic-EV Google Group, I came up with the following list: [link] tools-needed If anyone has additional comments, I welcome the feedback. This list will continue to change as we find new information during the conversion process.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Measuring the energy efficiency of a new vehicle is one thing, but ascertaining its overall environmental impact can be more complex. A debate still rages over the overall carbon footprint of electric cars compared to those powered by fossil fuels. But for the past 20 years, the the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has tried to. Environmental Carbon Footprint emissions Fuel Economy

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2015

A couple of weeks ago, Volkswagen seemed confident that it would be just a matter of weeks before it made some simple tweaks and got its 2016 lineup of TDI diesel vehicles certified by the EPA. That was before the existence of a second, and different, piece of software--previously undisclosed by VW--came to light.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

The automaker OEM Advisory Group (OEM AG) of the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) has developed a consensus list of recommended station priority locations for the next 19 hydrogen stations to be built in California. The data was then compiled into an aggregate list. creation of redundancy in the network.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2015

CEO, Michael Horn, spent several hours yesterday testifying in front of a Congressional panel on the company's growing TDI diesel-emission cheating scandal. Volkswagen's U.S. From that testimony, we can now break down how many cars and which models were affected, how the company expects to fix them, and when that process may start. Senators were. emissions EPA TDI VW Golf TDI A3 TDI Jetta TDI Passat TDI Beetle TDI

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2016

and Tier 1 supplier Delphi Automotive also made the 2016 list. The framework of Ethisphere’s proprietary rating system, the corporate Ethics Quotient (EQTM), consists of a series of multiple-choice questions that capture a company’s performance. The EQ framework and methodology was determined, vetted and refined by the expert advice and insights gleaned from Ethisphere’s network of thought leaders and from the World’s Most Ethical Companies Methodology Advisory Panel.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 23, 2013

Back in 2010, we asked why so few of today''s cars were among the most fuel efficient ever. Look down the list of the most fuel-efficient vehicles sold in the U.S, and only a small handful had been built in the previous decade--cars such as the familiar Prius, and the all-too-brief but brilliant first-generation Honda Insight hybrid. Well, that''s

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 26, 2012

According to the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) Study published this month in The Lancet, high blood pressure, tobacco smoke, and alcohol abuse are the world's most dangerous risk factors for disease. Among the other top-ten items on that grim list, we also find air pollution -- largely ambient particulate matter

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2011

Toyota has had a bumpy ride the past couple of years, thanks in no small part to a high-profile series of safety recalls. To make matters worse, its popular Prius was recently lost its #1 spot on the EPA's list of fuel-efficient cars. But not to worry: the automaker just landed atop a different list, and it's now the greenest brand in the world

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

as an additional authorized and approved nationwide supplier of EV home charging systems, on-site installation services and support for the 2012 i-MiEV. AeroVironment’s turnkey solution includes its UL-listed home charging station, permit acquisition, installation, customer training, 24/7 customer service and a three-year warranty on both parts and installation labor. < —Yoichi Yokozawa, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. /p>.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 12, 2012

A new 2013 Fuel Economy Guide published by the US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) places the new Scion iQ EV model at the top of the pack, with a economy rating of 121 mpge (the e stands for ‘equivalent’ [.]. Electric cars have completely taken over in the US as the most energy efficient vehicles available.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 15, 2012

More than half (56 per cent) of all motorists would like to own a more efficient vehicle, according to new research by Autoglass, though whether they will actually make it to the showrooms remains unanswered. In a new study by OnePoll commissioned by the vehicle glass repair firm to mark its 40th birthday, it’s revealed [.]. Green credentials fuel price

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

An Ikea store in north London, was the most popular place for charging an electric car in the whole of the Source London Network during August, electric vehicle charging specialist POD Point has revealed. PODDrivers took advantage of over 157 hours of charging time across 32 POD Poi nts in Source London network during August, [.].

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All Cars Electric

DECEMBER 21, 2009

This years NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan will feature a return of the EcoXperience driving exhibit which allows show goers the chance to drive "green" vehicles of the future. This exhibit will feature "green" cars of today and tomorrow. The lineup of vehicles include some In addition, the show will feature a new exhibit called "Electric Avenue."

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ( AIAA ) has released its first annual list of top emerging aerospace technologies. Alternative Fuels, including biofuels, as promoted by the FAA’s Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), and the recent FAA grant to the X Prize Foundation to spur development of renewable aviation fuels and technologies.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2010

IBM unveiled the fifth annual “Next Five in Five”—a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years. Of the five, only one is directly transportation-related: Commuters will be able to quickly access personalized recommendations that help them avoid the congestion issues they routinely face and help them get where they need to go in the fastest time.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Last week it was Orlando (see article) and this week it is the turn of the city of Houston to enter into an agreement with Nissan to advance zero emission mobility. An announcement was made at the Houston stop of the Nissan LEAF zero emissions tour as the build up continues towards the launch of the [.].

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All Cars Electric

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The list goes on, but one of How do you find out if the city that you live in is ready for the electric car revolution? Well there are several ways. Search for the nearest charging station in your area, contact local utilities and ask about rates for charging vehicles during off peak hours, find out if your area has smart meters coming soon.

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 14, 2009

According to Donoughe, the Model S is designed to be capable of battery swapping. Michael Donoughe recently resigned as Tesla Motors engineering chief, but he did not leave quietly. On his way out, he revealed information about the upcoming Model S that has not been publicized before. Donoughe admitted that the Model S engineering, "Is

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 22, 2009

With three weeks left before the event begins, Doug Fox, chairman of the 2010 show stated that more reveals are likely in the build up to Press [.]. The North American International Auto Show (often referred to as the Detroit Motor Show) is shaping up to be another scintillating event with an estimated 40 new car unveilings.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JUNE 9, 2009

List of electric vehicle parts, with explanations, that Paul used in his $2200 VW Bug conversion

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Electric Cars are for Girls

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

This is the most comprehensive list of electric cars for sale I've seen yet! It's international, and covers past, present, future, American, European.awesome. Thank you, Jeroen

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Green Car Reports

JULY 12, 2020

In fall 2021, GM will bring back Hummer—a brand once maligned by environmentalists—with a set of zero-tailpipe-emissions electric vehicles aimed at weekend adventurers. With that timing, 2022 GMC Hummer EV models will likely arrive after the Rivian R1T and R1S but before the Tesla Cybertruck—as well as a long list of other

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 11, 2020

South Korea may exclude Tesla from the list of automakers that qualify for electric-car subsidies as the California transplant racks up sales, The Korea Herald reported Sunday. Between January and June, Tesla accounted for 43% of 209.2

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2020

It goes back more than a century, with a long list of hopefuls hindered from widespread production by a complicated but familiar set of factors. The 1959 Charles Town-About was one of those hopefuls. The electric car wasn't invented by Tesla with its Roadster, or by GM with the EV1. While mass-production commitments from Tesla, Nissan, Volkswagen

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2017

Instead of being dependent on gas, cars make use of electricity that can power your vehicle. For instance, you have battery life and even ugly designs of the past. You might be wondering what made Chevy Volt in our list of 10 fastest electric cars today? In terms of comfort, price and performance, this is one of those cars that can easily made it in our list. Tesla has been on the frontline of modern day innovation.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Add Israel to the list of countries planning to ban sales of cars that run on gasoline and diesel fuel. The Jewish state, however, has put internal combustion engines on a shorter leash than most other countries that have announced such plans. By 2030, the Israeli Energy Ministry announced on Tuesday, cars and trucks that run on gasoline or diesel

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 17, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has impacted the plans of automakers large and small—even those planning to make all-electric supercars. The list of delayed launches now includes the 1,914-horsepower Rimac C_Two. On Tuesday the company said it would begin deliveries in 2021, not 2020, as originally planned. Rimac recently resumed normal. youtube

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JULY 28, 2010

Is there a guide to converting a small car to electric, and a complete parts list of the needed hardware? I want to learn how, but I need help to know

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The list of potential virtues for solid-state tech, which would replace the polymer/gel electrolyte commonly used in lithium-ion cells with a solid one, is impressive: a longer driving range; smaller packaging; Batteries battery pack solid-state cellSolid-state batteries sometimes sound a bit like the missing link that would punt electric vehicles soundly into mainstream acceptance.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2020

As automakers work to reduce emissions—and the carbon impact of driving—by electrifying their vehicles, the environmental impact of the rest of a car becomes more significant. Audi has joined a growing list of manufacturers looking to mitigate this by using more sustainable materials for car interiors.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 9, 2019

In an effort to clear out the last of its inventory, General Motors has added the Chevrolet Volt to its list of models eligible for an 18 percent discount off sticker price this month. When it went on sale in December 2010, the Volt was the first mainstream-brand plug-in car of the modern era (beating the Nissan Leaf by a matter of days.)

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This month's best deals list includes a newcomer among plug-in hybrids. Our partners at CarsDirect.com, now focus the list of best deals on models that are widely available, not "compliance cars" available only in token quantities in select locations. That could be a great thing for buyers who want the best deal along with the latest technologies.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2018

There's quite a list of Chinese automakers that are relatively unknown outside China yet have grand plans to enter the U.S. market. The latest is China’s Qiantu Motor, which is developing an all-electric luxury sports car called the K50, The K50 will be sold through California’s Mullen, which claims to be “the affordable electric. China Mullen

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Hyundai has revealed refreshed versions of its whole efficiency-focused lineup of Ioniq hatchbacks, and while it’s the Ioniq Electric that technically changes the most—with a big boost in driving range—the rest of the Ioniq family gets a cosmetic refresh and list of new features that give these models a stronger value

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Creative Greenius

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Greetings Creative Greenius Readers, A little more than a year ago I was fried to a crispy, nasty edge and ready to commit homicide with any number of potential victims in my sights – if I didn’t do myself in first from a stroke or a heart attack. More so as I’ve learned not to feel guilty about any of it. How is that even possible for the first born son of a Jewish Italian father and an Irish Catholic mother?

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JULY 26, 2008

I have a small delivery company and wanna try to convert one of our trucks , a 1997 Ford F150 , into an electric truck. I have a list of what I

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2016

You can scratch one model off the list of hybrids available in the U.S. The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will be discontinued for the 2017 model year, marking the end of the line for Subaru's first production hybrid car. The rest of the Crosstrek lineup will continue with minor changes as Subaru prepares redesigned Impreza and Crosstrek models for

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As electric-car fans wait for a slew of new models to hit the market this spring, some of the same cars that have made up recent months' best deals appear again. Our partners at CarsDirect who come up with our list of. Presidents' Day Weekend typically brings deals in car showrooms. And this month is no exception.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

That's the message of Consumer Reports' latest list of 10 top picks for 2019, published in its Autos Spotlight, and April Auto Issue Thursday. Out of CR's 10 Top Picks, three are hybrids, one is available as a plug-in hybrid, and one is. Carbuyers no longer have to give up space, comfort, features, or reliability to make a difference in saving gas.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a list of top "fuel sippers," compiled from its fuel-economy ratings. But none of them actually use any fuel at all. Published on the EPA's Fueleconomy.gov website, the list includes. The U.S. That's because they're all electric cars. DON'T MISS: What Is MPGe Anyway? What Is Efficiency For Electric Cars? Green EPA EPA Ratings MPGe plug-in cars

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