article thumbnail

Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

Green Car Congress

WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. Second, it is specific to Switzerland. A critical electricity mix can be identified which divides optimal drivetrain performance between the BEV, PHEV and ICE vehicle.

article thumbnail

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

article thumbnail

Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

Green Car Congress

Green energy suppliers generate zero-emission energy using natural resources such as wind or solar power, which is then converted into electric energy. This ensures that, for each charging occasion via Charge myHyundai, the equivalent amount of energy generated is fed back into the grid as green electricity.

Hyundai 218
article thumbnail

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

article thumbnail

EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Meanwhile, back at the shop, the team gets ready for the cross country run on solar and electric power. Jerry is the owner of a PHEV Prius with Plug in Supply conversion kit, plus solar panels on the roof installed by Bob Bruninga, Naval Academy engineering professor. Charlie is determined to make his dream come true.

DC 36
article thumbnail

Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

Green Car Congress

BluePower energy comes exclusively from hydro-electric generating plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Volkswagen is also looking to implement a residential solar power incentive program. The GTE shares the basic powertrain hardware with the Audi A3 e-tron PHEV; software controls will differ. Click to enlarge.

Parts 368