Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). The core of his NZN approach is turning energy into a consumer product. The Net-Zero Neighborhood. Net-Zero Neighborhoods.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 28, 2022

While the vast majority of respondents could discern fact from fiction, indicating that education surrounding electric vehicles has come far, there is still work to be done to make consumers feel safer with these products. While this is a terrible idea, some EVs offer easy neighborhood mobility without needing a driver’s license.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2022

billion towards zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) acceleration through 2023-24. This included investments ranging from cleaning up drayage trucks, transit, and school buses to accelerating equitable electrification of passenger vehicles, e-bikes and rail—coupled with infrastructure and incentives for in-state manufacturing.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2023

The Vehicle Technologies Office’s (VTO’s) FY 2023 funding opportunity, totaling $99.5 million, is seeking innovative solutions for on-road and off-road vehicles to develop and accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure and enable drastically-reduced GHG emissions in support of Administration goals.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

The E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history, clocking a 2.5-second During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The non-profit California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) offers interactive access to data and analyses of information culled from the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), funded by the California Air Resources Board. As an example, the Chevy Volt was not eligible for the CVRP until February 2012.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Ford is the first automaker to test autonomous vehicles at Mcity—the full-scale simulated real-world urban environment at the University of Michigan. Earlier this year, Ford announced it moved its research efforts in autonomous vehicle technology to the next step in development, to the advanced engineering phase. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. FHWA is establishing a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Under 23 U.S.C.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

(TEAM) announced that their development partnership has continued to progress and the two have entered into an exclusive licensing arrangement for the use of NuVinci CVP (continuously variable planetary) technology in North America and Europe for electric and gasoline light vehicle applications. Earlier post.).

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Teslarati

MARCH 26, 2022

Tesla announced it would hold an event to commemorate the opening of its newest production facility and second in the United States, Gigafactory Texas. Located just east of downtown Austin, Giga Texas will produce several of Tesla’s electric vehicles, including the Model Y and Cybertruck. Credit: Joe Tegtmeyer/YouTube.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 28, 2024

A new 4Runner is a pretty big deal, as it’s one of those Toyota products with incredibly loyal customers and an extremely long lifecycle. But the convictions of the truly faithful often stem from prior ownership of a Toyota product that simply refused to succumb to old age. Toyota fans come in a variety of flavors.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

California-based Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has added 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its distribution fleet as part of a partnership with Ryder System, Inc. The vehicles were made available through a $38.7 The vehicles were made available through a $38.7

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The company GEM has specialized in small, low-speed electric vehicles for more than 15 years; at one point during its life it was even owned by Chrysler.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

With people, buildings and vehicles all connected and communicating with each other through data and sensors, we will be able to test connected AI technology… in both the virtual and the physical realms … maximizing its potential. Toyota plans to weave in the outdoors throughout the city, with native vegetation and hydroponics.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

intends to open two production and distribution facilities in Pennsylvania. CT&T makes low- and mid-speed, short-distance neighborhood electric vehicles that pass crash tests required for regular passenger cars. The vehicles sell for about $12,000. The vehicles sell for about $12,000. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

MAY 29, 2023

The Tesla Semi may still be in its initial production, but the units that have been delivered to PepsiCo are already making a strong statement. In 2021, researchers from the University of Michigan highlighted the issue of noise and air pollution caused by heavy-duty diesel trucks running through neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2014

inventor of the NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission technology ( earlier post ), and TEAM Industries (TEAM) plan for the near-term commercialization of NuVinci technology in a transmission suitable for a small, low- to medium-speed vehicle. Initial production units should be available by the end of 2015 or early 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2010

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Mol Transport Solutions, a leading manufacturer of port and material handling equipment in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

Enterprise Holdings is acquiring the business of IGO CarSharing , a non-profit organization serving more than 15,000 members, with more than 200 locations in more than 40 neighborhoods. IGO offers a range of vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF and Mitsubishi i-MiEV battery-electric vehicles.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 27, 2022

Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

These credits can then be used for certification purposes to offset emissions on future products. In that case, the manufacturer earns what are known as evaporative credits based on the additional reductions that they assert in the certification process.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2014

ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits from its balance account, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—just edging out Tesla with 650.195 credits. ZEV credit balances by vehicle type as of 30 September 2014. ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle, e.g. fuel cell or battery electric. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

750,000 to research value-based design options for the standardization of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries. The California Energy Commission has awarded Electricore, Inc. University of California, Davis was awarded $900,000 to investigate emissions and leakages within California’s natural gas infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Delta-Q supplies power conversion and power management products for electric drive vehicles with more than 500,000 units in use on vehicles such as golf cars, aerial work platforms, industrial floor cleaning machines, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. The $17-million (US$16.7

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 19, 2023

If you’re the kind of person that wants to make a strong impression on the neighborhood and are less than concerned whether it’s good or bad, Ford is offering 2024 model year Mustangs with a key fob that lets the holder remotely rev up the engine. Ford released a video showcasing the product to aid with marketing if you’re interested.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Some of the first systems planned to go into the market will be the Utility Electric Vehicle (UEV), an off-road and on-road work and maintenance vehicle; the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV), a low-speed vehicle; and the Intra-city Logistic Vehicle (ILV), a compact delivery vehicle similar to those used by major overnight delivery services.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Beginning in 2015, the vehicles took to the roads, functioning at full OEM performance as they operated in highway, city, and mountainous scenarios. The company has recently closed a new production order of the PowerDrive 6000 systems, with incremental deals expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Their pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles has now been launched in San José, California. They will use an app developed by Daimler Mobility AG to book a journey by the automated S-Class vehicles from a defined pick-up point to their destination.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

earlier post ) recently launched its Ensemble Module System; a “kit” of standard components that provides OEMs and pack assemblers with a simple, cost-effective way to assemble large format battery pack solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications. Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The plug-in hybrid electric test vehicle for Japan. announced its second Electric Vehicle Testing Program, this one with Saitama Prefecture for its next-generation personal mobility products, including electric vehicles (EVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); electric scooters; and electric carts.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2018

For the second year running, Los Angeles is inviting innovative and environmentally-friendly entrepreneurs from around the world to push the envelope on urban mobility solutions from ride-sharing and zero-emission electric bikes and scooters to self-driving vehicles and flying cars. Product at least in pilot, beta or prototype stage.

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Teslarati

MAY 29, 2021

Tesla has delayed its Model S Plaid delivery event to June 10th, after CEO Elon Musk said the vehicle needs “one more week of tweak.” The date was scheduled for June 3rd , but now, Musk says that the vehicle isn’t quite ready to make its way to customers. The Model S is Tesla’s flagship vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2011

AllCell plans to increase production capacity for lithium-ion batteries at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. electric scooters, electric bikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles). electric scooters, electric bikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

(EDI), a developer of advanced hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, has expanded its product portfolio to include the EDI PowerDrive electrification kit and developer support program for vehicle manufacturers moving to create a PHEV offering. It also features an EV+ mode for hill climbing and added acceleration.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2016

The Governor’s proposed 2016-17 budget would appropriate to ARB $500 million in Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels investments—including $40 million for very low carbon fuel production incentives—and $28.6 As of February 2016, CVRP has only issued rebates for about 150 fuel cell vehicles.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Ford and Rivian have more than proved that a market exists for the vehicle , and with General Motors on the cusp of introducing its first electric truck, RAM couldn’t be far behind. That was the thought process behind the RAM Revolution concept that was revealed just a month ago; now, the brand has announced its production version.

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Teslarati

MARCH 4, 2022

An official document confirming the update was published by the State of Brandenburg, outlining the next steps that the electric vehicle maker needs to do to start vehicle production in its Germany-based electric vehicle factory. .

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