Volkswagen Group Research and its partners in the EU-funded GasOn research project are developing an innovative monovalent natural gas engine. Based on a 2.0-liter diesel engine, the unit permits very high compression. MORE
Batteries parts suppliers lithium-ion battery pack Tesla Motors plug-in cars lg-chemOf the three largest lithium-ion cell suppliers for electric cars, only one can count almost a dozen automakers among its customers. Now that company, LG Chem, has added another name to its roster: Tesla Motors. The Silicon Valley maker of luxury electric cars confirmed yesterday that it would purchase cells for its Roadster "3.0" battery-pack. MORE
Twenty five LEAF electric cars, taking part in a new EV lease scheme have been handed over to their new drivers, at Nissan’s UK headquarters in Maple Cross Hertfordshire. MORE
The project, supported and part-funded by UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), is intended to deliver improvements in thermal system efficiency using a modular combustion system, lightweight castings and composite materials. MORE
Ford Motor Company is exploring how large-scale one-piece auto parts, such as spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. MORE
In the past two months, the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec announced aggressive climate-change policies, both featuring strong plug-in electric vehicle support. Ontario's provincial government followed up on its recently-strengthened purchase rebates with a battery of policies including four years of free overnight charging for electric. Canada plug-in cars Zero Emission Vehicle Ontario Quebec MORE
Manufacturing Batteries parts suppliers lithium-ion battery pack plug-in cars lg-chemThree major companies compete today to supply the lithium-ion cells that make up the bulk of today's electric-car battery market. Panasonic sells primarily to Tesla Motors, while AESC is a joint venture half owned by Nissan. Then there's LG Chem, which sells lithium-ion batteries to quite a number of different car manufacturers. DON'T MISS: Why LG. MORE
A report authored by Sandia National Laboratories on the project found that the project showed that it is possible to increase energy efficiency by up to 30% at part load and reduce emissions to zero through the use of hydrogen fuel cells. MORE
Green 48-Volt mild hybrid Future Cars diesel particulate filter (DPF) gasoline engines parts suppliers start-stop systemIncreasingly stiff limits on carbon emission and minimum fuel economy in most of the world's car markets mean that more plug-in electric cars must be sold. With battery costs steadily falling and the pricetag rising for the new technologies that make cars more efficient, some now envision a world in which all new vehicles have dispensed with. MORE
A vehicle-to-X communication project is now under way in the Rhine-Main region of Germany, with approximately 120 cars taking part: each with a link to each other and the main traffic network. The hope is that they will keep each other informed about the traffic situation and help to boost traffic flow and personal mobility. [.]. Ford Green cars Latest news germany green cars simTD project V2X technology vehicle to vehicle communications MORE
Transportation is a major contributor to carbon emissions, but historically it has not been the largest source. However, that has apparently changed. Transportation-related sources now account for the largest share of U.S. carbon emissions. DON'T MISS: How much do electric cars really pollute, even without tailpipes? Earlier this year. emissions Fuel Economy MORE
Heathrow, Britain’s biggest and busiest airport, has turned to the Nissan Leaf as part of its plans to inspire a new culture of electric car usage acr MORE
Companies will attract negative attention for not doing their part to help protect the environment—potentially risking a loss in profits due to a shrinking consumer base because of their environmental decisions. The project has two parts: TREC Regeneration and TREC Alcohol. MORE
Automotive News reported Tuesday that Volkwagen's North American chief said the brand won't bring back most of its diesels to the U.S. anytime soon. “We are not stopping diesel. Wherever diesel makes sense as a package to the car, we’ll continue,” Hinrich Woebcken told Automotive News. “But in reality, we have to accept MORE
Corvette’s new shape memory alloy wire replaces a heavier motorized part. With about 200 motorized movable parts on the typical vehicle that could be replaced with lightweight smart materials, GM says it is looking at significant mass reduction going forward. MORE
We could quickly have electrified trucks if a project by Siemens and Scania works out. On Monday, Siemens and Scania announced a partnership to develop electrified powertrains for trucks using technology from Siemens. One might think an electric MORE
Owners of the 2012 Fisker Karma range-extended electric luxury car got some good news last week: The company that now owns the carmaker has promised that supplies of spare parts will soon become available. Fisker stopped producing its striking sedan in July 2012 after it had built roughly 3,000 of the cars. While the handful of remaining new MORE
General Motors is adding 2 million water bottles from Flint, Michigan residents into its Do Your Part water bottle recycling initiative. Life Center in Flint to make air filter panels from the 9,000 square feet of fleece created since Do Your Part launched in April. MORE
The Fisker Karma extended-range electric luxury sedan has been out of production since 2012, but two separate companies are trying to revive it. The remains of the bankrupt Fisker Automotive have been reorganized into Karma Automotive, which seeks to restart production of the sedan as the Karma Revero, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain similar to. Bob Lutz plug-in cars Henrik Fisker VL Automotive Destino VLF Destino MORE
How do socio-cultural factors impact on the uptake of low emission vehicles? That’s a question for Coventry University PhD student, Jonathan Kershaw who is currently researching this area. MORE
As part of BASF, Ovonic will be managed under BASF’s new “Battery Materials” global business unit which was launched on 1 Jan. Ovonic has been researching MH-Air as a next-generation energy storage system. Source: Ovonic. Click to enlarge. MORE
That’s why we are particularly pleased to be part of this joint project with our partner company Kiunsys and the City of Pisa—a leading member of the European ITS standardization network POSSE. MORE
California looks forward to a world beyond cars while, in the nearer term, analysts predict success for the 2015 Tesla Model X, and owners look forward to spare parts that will help keep their Fisker Karma range-extended electric cars on the road. Today''s news is very forward-looking. MORE
Next week, the Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan will be introduced in detail at the Los Angeles Auto Show, possibly with a new model name (rumored to be Mirai). Small numbers of Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell crossovers are now on the road, and Honda will launch its next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell car within two years. DON''T MISS: 10 Questions On Hydrogen MORE
Johnson Controls is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors; the company is using liquid resin press molding to enable series production of carbon fiber body parts. Structure of the carbon body parts. MORE
A settlement for Volkswagen 2.0-liter diesel cars with "defeat device" software was approved at the end of October, and the process of offering buybacks to affected owners is now underway. Owners can sell their cars back to VW Group for a predetermined amount, or choose to wait for possible modifications to be approved that would allow the cars to. TDI VW VW Group Volkswagen diesel scandal MORE
Green Manufacturing Tires parts suppliersSometimes, lowering the environmental impact of a car can be done by changing the materials its components are made from. For years, the U.S. tire industry has sought substitutes for both imported natural rubber and the petroleum that is used in synthetic rubber. Cooper Tire is expected to demonstrate tires this week with components made from the. MORE
It's all the buzz of the auto industry this morning: Ford has fired its CEO Mark Fields and will replace him with Jim Hackett, former CEO of Michigan furniture maker Steelcase. Hackett presently oversees the Ford unit working on autonomous vehicles. The company is expected to make the announcement this morning, according to numerous media reports. plug-in cars MORE
Questions around the prospects, desirability, technology, and practicality of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will likely get a lot of attention in coming months. At the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, more details on the Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan--which may gain a new model name (rumored to be Mirai)--will be released to the public, including its MORE
parts suppliers CAFE mild hybrid BoschDepending on your point of view, the future for mild-hybrid systems could be either exceedingly dim or unexpectedly bright. Vehicles that employ them electrification to a lesser extent than conventional hybrids, to provide a small boost of power or to power electrical accessories--but not to travel on electricity alone. A few years ago, General. MORE
The assets of bankrupt Fisker Automotive were sold to Wanxiang America at the close of an auction in Delaware bankruptcy court that lasted more than two days and lasted 19 rounds. Bloomberg reports that the Chinese company paid a total of $149.2 million for the company, or six times the price of $25 million first offered by unsuccessful bidder MORE
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). MORE
This coming week will bring news of at least two new hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles from major global manufacturers. They''ll be offered only in small numbers for the next few years--far smaller than plug-in electric vehicle sales over the same period--but Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda fully intend to make fuel cells a viable zero-emission vehicle MORE
That's because they're semi trucks, used to deliver parts to assembly plants from FCA suppliers and component-manufacturing facilities. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently unveiled a fleet of natural-gas vehicles, but they won't be sold to consumers. The company is investing $40 million to convert 179 trucks operating throughout the Detroit area to. Trucks natural gas CNG fleet Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA MORE
Thus far, a total of 93 cities are slated to take part in this weekend''s event, which was created to educate the public on the benefits of electric cars. The third National Plug-In Day could be the biggest ever. That''s a 43-percent boost in participation, the organizers say. In fact, this year''s event is so big, it''s outgrown its own name MORE
parts suppliers Future Cars hybrid salesOver the past six months, Toyota has made some remarkable decisions about its present and future car technologies. After years of staunch opposition to battery-electric vehicles, it committed to launching one by 2020. Now, the company has decided to offer its proprietary hybrid technology in volume to other automakers. DON'T MISS: Toyota battery. MORE
EPA’s newly released voluminous final Clean Power Plan rule ( earlier post ) has established the first national standards to limit CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants (Electric Generating Units, EGUs), with a target of a 32% reduction against a 2005 baseline by 2030. The plan calls for each US state to establish a plan to meet the targeted reductions. MORE
Rheinmetall Automotive is more known as a supplier of hard parts (e.g., Added to these are the electrically powered auxiliary units, extremely lightweight structural parts, heat-pump components and range extenders. MORE
As the Formula E championship held its global launch last night at London’s Roundhouse theatre; the GreenPower Trust revealed it was teaming up with the new fully electric racing series to deliver a new opportunity for youngsters to get involved in electric racing. MORE
The US Department of Energy is soliciting applications ( DE-FOA-0001542 ) for the formation of a Consortium to pursue five identified R&D topic areas related to improving the operating efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Consortium that is funded through this solicitation will form a new technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center , a bilateral initiative to encourage R&D collaboration and accelerate technology development and deployment in both countries. MORE
If West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices stabilize at or above $60 per barrel, major parts of the United States shale sector that are currently dormant will ramp up, according to an analysis by experts in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. MORE
parts suppliers Tesla Motors cameras plug-in cars Tesla AutopilotThe ongoing investigation into a fatal May 7 crash involving a Model S driving on Autopilot has cost Tesla some of its credibility with the public. Now, it's also cost the electric-car maker a supplier relationship important to the semi-autonomous driving system. Israeli camera supplier Mobileye will no longer supply equipment used for Autopilot. MORE
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Companies will attract negative attention for not doing their part to help protect the environment—potentially risking a loss in profits due to a shrinking consumer base because of their environmental decisions. The project has two parts: TREC Regeneration and TREC Alcohol.
Green Car Reports
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It's all the buzz of the auto industry this morning: Ford has fired its CEO Mark Fields and will replace him with Jim Hackett, former CEO of Michigan furniture maker Steelcase. Hackett presently oversees the Ford unit working on autonomous vehicles. The company is expected to make the announcement this morning, according to numerous media reports. plug-in cars
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The project, supported and part-funded by UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), is intended to deliver improvements in thermal system efficiency using a modular combustion system, lightweight castings and composite materials.
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A report authored by Sandia National Laboratories on the project found that the project showed that it is possible to increase energy efficiency by up to 30% at part load and reduce emissions to zero through the use of hydrogen fuel cells.
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Rheinmetall Automotive is more known as a supplier of hard parts (e.g., Added to these are the electrically powered auxiliary units, extremely lightweight structural parts, heat-pump components and range extenders.
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Questions around the prospects, desirability, technology, and practicality of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will likely get a lot of attention in coming months. At the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, more details on the Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan--which may gain a new model name (rumored to be Mirai)--will be released to the public, including its
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 17, 2015
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Green Car Reports
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That's because they're semi trucks, used to deliver parts to assembly plants from FCA suppliers and component-manufacturing facilities. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently unveiled a fleet of natural-gas vehicles, but they won't be sold to consumers. The company is investing $40 million to convert 179 trucks operating throughout the Detroit area to. Trucks natural gas CNG fleet Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
The assets of bankrupt Fisker Automotive were sold to Wanxiang America at the close of an auction in Delaware bankruptcy court that lasted more than two days and lasted 19 rounds. Bloomberg reports that the Chinese company paid a total of $149.2 million for the company, or six times the price of $25 million first offered by unsuccessful bidder
Green Car Reports
JUNE 6, 2016
The Fisker Karma extended-range electric luxury sedan has been out of production since 2012, but two separate companies are trying to revive it. The remains of the bankrupt Fisker Automotive have been reorganized into Karma Automotive, which seeks to restart production of the sedan as the Karma Revero, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain similar to. Bob Lutz plug-in cars Henrik Fisker VL Automotive Destino VLF Destino
Green Car Reports
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In the past two months, the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec announced aggressive climate-change policies, both featuring strong plug-in electric vehicle support. Ontario's provincial government followed up on its recently-strengthened purchase rebates with a battery of policies including four years of free overnight charging for electric. Canada plug-in cars Zero Emission Vehicle Ontario Quebec
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 27, 2015
Manufacturing Batteries parts suppliers lithium-ion battery pack plug-in cars lg-chemThree major companies compete today to supply the lithium-ion cells that make up the bulk of today's electric-car battery market. Panasonic sells primarily to Tesla Motors, while AESC is a joint venture half owned by Nissan. Then there's LG Chem, which sells lithium-ion batteries to quite a number of different car manufacturers. DON'T MISS: Why LG.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2014
Owners of the 2012 Fisker Karma range-extended electric luxury car got some good news last week: The company that now owns the carmaker has promised that supplies of spare parts will soon become available. Fisker stopped producing its striking sedan in July 2012 after it had built roughly 3,000 of the cars. While the handful of remaining new
Green Car Congress
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That’s why we are particularly pleased to be part of this joint project with our partner company Kiunsys and the City of Pisa—a leading member of the European ITS standardization network POSSE.
Green Car Reports
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parts suppliers Future Cars hybrid salesOver the past six months, Toyota has made some remarkable decisions about its present and future car technologies. After years of staunch opposition to battery-electric vehicles, it committed to launching one by 2020. Now, the company has decided to offer its proprietary hybrid technology in volume to other automakers. DON'T MISS: Toyota battery.
Green Cars News
JULY 1, 2014
As the Formula E championship held its global launch last night at London’s Roundhouse theatre; the GreenPower Trust revealed it was teaming up with the new fully electric racing series to deliver a new opportunity for youngsters to get involved in electric racing.
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We could quickly have electrified trucks if a project by Siemens and Scania works out. On Monday, Siemens and Scania announced a partnership to develop electrified powertrains for trucks using technology from Siemens. One might think an electric
Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2012
Johnson Controls is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors; the company is using liquid resin press molding to enable series production of carbon fiber body parts. Structure of the carbon body parts.
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JULY 4, 2013
Twenty five LEAF electric cars, taking part in a new EV lease scheme have been handed over to their new drivers, at Nissan’s UK headquarters in Maple Cross Hertfordshire.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 24, 2015
Green Manufacturing Tires parts suppliersSometimes, lowering the environmental impact of a car can be done by changing the materials its components are made from. For years, the U.S. tire industry has sought substitutes for both imported natural rubber and the petroleum that is used in synthetic rubber. Cooper Tire is expected to demonstrate tires this week with components made from the.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2015
EPA’s newly released voluminous final Clean Power Plan rule ( earlier post ) has established the first national standards to limit CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants (Electric Generating Units, EGUs), with a target of a 32% reduction against a 2005 baseline by 2030. The plan calls for each US state to establish a plan to meet the targeted reductions.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 27, 2016
A settlement for Volkswagen 2.0-liter diesel cars with "defeat device" software was approved at the end of October, and the process of offering buybacks to affected owners is now underway. Owners can sell their cars back to VW Group for a predetermined amount, or choose to wait for possible modifications to be approved that would allow the cars to. TDI VW VW Group Volkswagen diesel scandal
Green Car Reports
MARCH 22, 2016
Green 48-Volt mild hybrid Future Cars diesel particulate filter (DPF) gasoline engines parts suppliers start-stop systemIncreasingly stiff limits on carbon emission and minimum fuel economy in most of the world's car markets mean that more plug-in electric cars must be sold. With battery costs steadily falling and the pricetag rising for the new technologies that make cars more efficient, some now envision a world in which all new vehicles have dispensed with.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
How do socio-cultural factors impact on the uptake of low emission vehicles? That’s a question for Coventry University PhD student, Jonathan Kershaw who is currently researching this area.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 13, 2016
The US Department of Energy is soliciting applications ( DE-FOA-0001542 ) for the formation of a Consortium to pursue five identified R&D topic areas related to improving the operating efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Consortium that is funded through this solicitation will form a new technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center , a bilateral initiative to encourage R&D collaboration and accelerate technology development and deployment in both countries.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
This coming week will bring news of at least two new hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles from major global manufacturers. They''ll be offered only in small numbers for the next few years--far smaller than plug-in electric vehicle sales over the same period--but Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda fully intend to make fuel cells a viable zero-emission vehicle
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2017
If West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices stabilize at or above $60 per barrel, major parts of the United States shale sector that are currently dormant will ramp up, according to an analysis by experts in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Green Car Reports
JULY 29, 2016
parts suppliers Tesla Motors cameras plug-in cars Tesla AutopilotThe ongoing investigation into a fatal May 7 crash involving a Model S driving on Autopilot has cost Tesla some of its credibility with the public. Now, it's also cost the electric-car maker a supplier relationship important to the semi-autonomous driving system. Israeli camera supplier Mobileye will no longer supply equipment used for Autopilot.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
parts suppliers CAFE mild hybrid BoschDepending on your point of view, the future for mild-hybrid systems could be either exceedingly dim or unexpectedly bright. Vehicles that employ them electrification to a lesser extent than conventional hybrids, to provide a small boost of power or to power electrical accessories--but not to travel on electricity alone. A few years ago, General.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Batteries parts suppliers lithium-ion battery pack Tesla Motors plug-in cars lg-chemOf the three largest lithium-ion cell suppliers for electric cars, only one can count almost a dozen automakers among its customers. Now that company, LG Chem, has added another name to its roster: Tesla Motors. The Silicon Valley maker of luxury electric cars confirmed yesterday that it would purchase cells for its Roadster "3.0" battery-pack.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 27, 2016
General Motors is adding 2 million water bottles from Flint, Michigan residents into its Do Your Part water bottle recycling initiative. Life Center in Flint to make air filter panels from the 9,000 square feet of fleece created since Do Your Part launched in April.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2014
California looks forward to a world beyond cars while, in the nearer term, analysts predict success for the 2015 Tesla Model X, and owners look forward to spare parts that will help keep their Fisker Karma range-extended electric cars on the road. Today''s news is very forward-looking.
Green Car Reports
JULY 19, 2016
Automotive News reported Tuesday that Volkwagen's North American chief said the brand won't bring back most of its diesels to the U.S. anytime soon. “We are not stopping diesel. Wherever diesel makes sense as a package to the car, we’ll continue,” Hinrich Woebcken told Automotive News. “But in reality, we have to accept
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Thus far, a total of 93 cities are slated to take part in this weekend''s event, which was created to educate the public on the benefits of electric cars. The third National Plug-In Day could be the biggest ever. That''s a 43-percent boost in participation, the organizers say. In fact, this year''s event is so big, it''s outgrown its own name
Green Cars News
JUNE 6, 2017
Heathrow, Britain’s biggest and busiest airport, has turned to the Nissan Leaf as part of its plans to inspire a new culture of electric car usage acr
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Corvette’s new shape memory alloy wire replaces a heavier motorized part. With about 200 motorized movable parts on the typical vehicle that could be replaced with lightweight smart materials, GM says it is looking at significant mass reduction going forward.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
As part of BASF, Ovonic will be managed under BASF’s new “Battery Materials” global business unit which was launched on 1 Jan. Ovonic has been researching MH-Air as a next-generation energy storage system. Source: Ovonic. Click to enlarge.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 7, 2012
A vehicle-to-X communication project is now under way in the Rhine-Main region of Germany, with approximately 120 cars taking part: each with a link to each other and the main traffic network. The hope is that they will keep each other informed about the traffic situation and help to boost traffic flow and personal mobility. [.]. Ford Green cars Latest news germany green cars simTD project V2X technology vehicle to vehicle communications
Green Car Congress
MARCH 9, 2017
Ford Motor Company is exploring how large-scale one-piece auto parts, such as spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer.
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