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MARCH 3, 2010

The new approach will link formerly separate standards to reduce toxic tailpipe emissions and greenhouse gas emissions into a single regulatory framework. The next-generation car will have reductions of greenhouse gas emissions beyond the 30% mandated by that standard while continuing to improve on reductions of smog-forming pollutants.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

US consumers of electricity should be willing to pay, on average, $0.24–$0.45/kWh—approximately 2002), respectively. They provide figures based on state electricity profiles, national averages and fossil fuel type. For coal, oil, and natural gas, respectively, associated economic values of health impacts are $0.19–$0.45/kWh,

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EPA Emissions Fuel Climate Change 277

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Earlier post.).

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Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in 312

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JUNE 25, 2014

Most major automakers, including GM, have made significant progress in the development of fuel cell electric vehicles, but achieving commercial deployment with global impact will require further cost reductions. 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002.

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GM Cost Of Fuel Hydrogen 268

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JUNE 13, 2014

The second is a building-based 500kW HR GSS located in Hangzhou and is operated by Dongfang Electric Machinery Co. was founded in 2002, in Shanghai, China, and is dedicated to clean energy development in China. Puxing Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Wanxiang Holding Co.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

To achieve societal goals of significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, more and more consumers will need to drive zero-emissions vehicles. Currently, there’s an ongoing debate about the future of the electric vehicle, which Hyundai condensed into two approaches: Store more electricity on-board using more/larger batteries.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

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APRIL 27, 2017

At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. All-electric architecture. Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km. New e-Golf.

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APRIL 6, 2022

In 2002, Suncor partnered with Enbridge to build one of the first renewable. —Mark Little, Suncor president and CEO. energy projects in Canada and since then, Suncor has developed eight wind power projects in three provinces—Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Citroen has just revealed a new small all-electric hatchback at an affordable price point for the European market. The new Citroen, the ë-C3, is based on the popular and well-established gas model, the C3, which has sold 5.6 million units since 2002.

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Citroen All-Electric 2002 Gas-Electric 128

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2011

Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. The XL1 prototype has an all-electric range of up to 35 kilometers (22 miles); total range is approx. The XL1 prototype PHEV. Click to enlarge. L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW.

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Qatar PHEV MPG Motor 334

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MARCH 4, 2014

MC Fill allows dynamic control of refueling based on gas temperature. The MC Fill protocol utilizes this value, as well as the dispenser outlet gas temperature and pressure, in its fill control logic. MC Method control diagram, from a 2013 DOE-hosted webinar on hydrogen refueling. Click to enlarge. Honda’s fueling station.

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Honda Hydrogen Installation Los Angeles 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2012

Johnson Control is launching a line of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid batteries in North America to support up-and-coming Start-Stop vehicle technology, as well as the higher electrical loads that are increasingly being required of the battery in newer vehicles with combustion engines.

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North America America Battery Batteries 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The front compartment houses the electric motor, electronic control system and boost converter. Since 2002, when Toyota began renting Highlander SUV-based fuel cell vehicles to Japanese and North American customers, technology has advanced considerably. The two tanks store hydrogen at pressures of up to 700 bar. Earlier post.)

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Japan Toyota Fuel Sale 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

gas-cooled reactor with commercial manufacturing, hydrogen production, and. the generation of electricity. Next Generation Nuclear Plants will use new, high temperature, gas-cooled. a secondary industrial application—for example, generating electricity while. producing hydrogen, electricity, and/or process heat.

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Design Industrial Industry Idaho 210

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The KPMG research finds that the external environmental costs of 11 key industry sectors jumped 50% from US$566 to US$846 billion in 8 years (2002 to 2010), averaging a doubling of these costs every 14 years. Total environmental cost 2010 vs growth in environmental cost since 2002 vs environmental intensity improvement. Source: KPMG.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

The California Air Resources Board’s latest state inventory of greenhouse gas emissions shows that California’s GHG emissions continue to decrease. Emissions from transportation sources were relatively constant from 2002 through 2007, declined through 2013, then increased by 9.0 In-State Hydro, Solar, and Wind Electricity Generation.

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2017 2016 Transportation Emissions 230

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JULY 20, 2012

tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. Since 2002, annual economic growth in China accelerated from 4% to 11%, on average. Natural gas consumption increased globally by 2.2% the United States (16%). the European Union (11%). India (6%).

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2011 Emissions CO2 Global 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The details of that specific situation may result in an electric vehicle parc somewhat different than in Western countries, other speakers noted, and may indeed—given the obvious scale of the China market—herald a major transformation in transportation, including the type and role of personal vehicles, others suggested.

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Transportation Future Energy Vehicles 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The FT-CH is a concept that would address Toyota’s stated strategy to offer a wider variety of conventional hybrid choices to its customers, as it begins to introduce plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (BEVs) in model year 2012, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs) in 2015 in global markets. —Jim Lentz. Earlier post.)

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. Volkswagen first revealed a one-liter concept at the annual meeting in 2002, then cancelled the project in 2005. Earlier post.) The two-cylinder 0.8-liter Earlier post.).

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

As Toyota learned with the introduction of the Prius and its efforts on the 2002 RAV4 EV, O’Brien said, it is difficult to force technology adoption by consumers. We are convinced that to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles anywhere near the overall target of 80%.we Earlier post.). Michael O’Brien.

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Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The seven awards bring the total number of GCEP-supported research programs to 117 since the project’s launch in 2002. The goal is to develop high-energy, durable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles by improving the cycle life of the battery electrodes. Investigator: Hongjie Dai, Chemistry.

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Renewable Solar Zinc Air Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

In 2010, Toyota partnered with Ballard Power Systems to install a one-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell generator to offset peak electricity demand on campus. Pipeline hydrogen used on campus will be offset with the purchase of landfill generated renewable bio-gas.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

Josh Hafenbrack posts this informative entry covering the status of Hasner’s Florida State electric car tax break on the SunSentinel.com. Florida State Representative (and House Majority Leader) Adam Hasner (R) has just introduced the bill HB 879 - Financial Incentives for Electric Vehicles. Hasner’s electric car tax break gets boost.

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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 124

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

In the latter, CARB staff signaled a plan to align the regulatory provisions for the first phase of NO x tightening with the second implementation stage of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles - Phase 2 in 2024. Credit: MECA. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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Standards Diesel 2019 Emissions 191

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2013

Recently, General Electric Aviation awarded Saft a $6.5-million As part of the contract, Saft will meet More Electric Aircraft (MEA) industry objectives that aim to optimize aircraft performance and reduce gas emissions. In 2002 Saft America Inc. The 28V battery has a capacity of 900 Wh, and power of 5.0

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Li-ion Ni-Li Nickel Cadmium Powered 186

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. It is important to state that there are several technology paths to achieve these levels of emissions, and some of them can simultaneously lower greenhouse gas emissions, such that the NO x reductions do not compete with the CO 2 reductions.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

The hybrids were part of UPS’ first cohort of 50 (prototype) hybrid electric vans. The evaluation of UPS’ new diesel hybrid vans follows a 2002 UPS/DOE demonstration of 13 compressed natural gas delivery vehicles in UPS’ Hartford, Conn., Lammert (2009) Twelve-Month Evaluation of UPS Diesel Hybrid Electric Delivery Vans.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Intermediate age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

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JUNE 26, 2009

Since 2002, the average annual increase was almost 4%. In addition to high oil prices and the financial crisis, the increased use of new renewable energy sources, such as biofuels for road transport and wind energy for electricity generation, had a noticeable and mitigating impact on CO 2 emissions. Emissions increased by 1.7%

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2008 Oil Renewable Emissions 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

Battery electric vehicles are a great technology but like the fax machine they are only temporary and there is a great deal of consumer resistance towards them for all manner of reasons, including range and the time it takes to recharge them. Key components of fuel cell control system and electricity flow. Fuel cell module.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Just ten years ago, cars like the 2002 Toyota Prius traded performance for unbelievably-high gas mileage, bringing the concept of eco-friendly gasoline electric hybrid cars to the masses.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine).

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

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APRIL 25, 2018

As an example of the type of work, SDSMT researchers just published a study, supported in part by the BuG ReMeDEE initiative, on the production of methane methanol and electricity from organic waste. Among the highlights were the oxidation of mixed methane gas to liquid biofuel by Methyloferula sp , an obligately methanotrophic bacterium.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

Josh Hafenbrack posts this informative entry covering the status of Hasner’s Florida State electric car tax break on the SunSentinel.com. Florida State Representative (and House Majority Leader) Adam Hasner (R) has just introduced the bill HB 879 - Financial Incentives for Electric Vehicles. Hasner’s electric car tax break gets boost.

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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

GE’s new AC motors have fewer parts to maintain and eliminate the electrical problems that hamper DC motors. million tons of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. The Evolution Series Locomotive, launched in 2002 and introduced into revenue service in 2005, represents a $400 million investment by GE over eight years.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Kazakhstan 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Drivers are assumed to immediately plug-in and recharge whenever they are parked within 25 ft of an electrical outlet.

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