Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2014

In May, researchers at MIT and Stanford University reported the development of new battery technology for the conversion of low-temperature waste heat into electricity in cases where temperature differences are less than 100 ?Celsius. Batteries Waste Heat Recovery' A vast amount of low-grade heat ( —Yang et al. —Yang et al.

Waste 239

Waste MIT Battery Batteries 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

The Volkswagen Group continues to make progress on the way to its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable automaker, according to its 2014 sustainability report. By the end of 2014, a total of 14 models from various Group brands will feature an all-electric or hybrid powertrain. By 2018, “Think Blue.

2018 275

2018 2014 2013 2010 275

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2014

Researchers at MIT and Stanford University have developed new battery technology for the conversion of low-temperature waste heat into electricity in cases where temperature differences are less than 100 degrees Celsius. C, which accounts for a large proportion of potentially harvestable waste heat. Batteries Waste Heat Recovery'

MIT 240

MIT Waste Conversion Battery 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The resulting blend exhibits properties similar to conventional biodiesel, while reducing waste and improving conversion. The generation of glycerol not only represents a notable performance loss in the process, it is also creating an enormous waste problem. —Calero et al. Juan Calero, Diego Luna, Enrique D. Bautista, Antonio A.

Waste 236

Waste Oil Sodium Spain 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, was awarded a $4-million grant by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) as one of the 15 REMOTE projects ( earlier post ) receiving a combined $34 million to find advanced biocatalyst technologies that can convert natural gas to liquid fuel for transportation.

Waste 218

Waste Gas Design Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2014

A paper on their work is published in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management. In their approach, the team heats the plastic waste to between 400 and 500 Celsius over a kaolin catalyst. In other words, for every kilogram of waste plastic they could produce 700 grams of liquid fuel. —Panda and Singh.

Waste 218

Waste Convert Fuel Polymer 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle. Source: Crane (2013).Click Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Waste Economy Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

Topic 1, “Higher Value Uses of Low Grade Heat,” aims to create new uses for low grade heat resulting from oil sands production, thereby utilizing a by-product that is typically wasted. Submissions are due 30 September 2014.

Oil-Sands 225

Oil-Sands Waste Oil Production 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

facility has the production and assembly space capable of turning out at least 1,500 Cyclone engines per month, which is Cyclone’s conservative sales forecast for the 10hp WHE-25 waste heat engine ( earlier post ) over the following three years. This 16,000 s.f. The WHE is derivative of Cyclone’s external combustion Green Revolution Engine.

Waste 220

Waste Engine Production Ohio 220

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2014

Automakers took the top four slots in the 50 Best Global Green Brands list for 2014, published by Fortune magazine in conjunction with the consulting firm Deloitte and Interbrand. The company’s performance across operations as measured in energy efficiency, GHG emissions, water management, waste management, and toxic emissions management.

2014 246

2014 Honda Global Green 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

The Mercedes AMG PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) Formula One Team unveiled the F1 W05, its 2014 challenger, at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. Select 2014 F1 powertrain regulation changes. The performance specification of the Power Unit for the 2014 season must be homologated on 28 February. Click to enlarge.

2014 252

2014 Mercedes Fuel Power 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

2014 ECOTEC 2.5L Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. I-4 iVLC DI (LKW) with stop/start.

2014 225

2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Eni has been producing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel in its Venice and Gela bio-refineries since 2014 via its proprietary Ecofoning technology; it can also produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from waste and plant-based raw materials using the same technology. HVO: Demand Outlook”).

Production 417

Production Fuel Waste Oil 417

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2020

The technology was first introduced in 2014 on the first-generation Kia Soul EV. Hyundai and Kia’s heat pump maximizes the distance that Hyundai and Kia EVs can travel on a single charge, scavenging waste heat to warm the cabin. The technology meant the Soul EV’s 180 km electric range was protected in cold-weather driving conditions.

Kia 348

Kia Hyundai Waste Gas-Electric 348

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2015

Over the last few years, Neste Oil has become the world’s largest producer of renewable fuels from waste and residues. In 2014, the company produced nearly 1.3 billion liters, 423 million gallons US) of renewable fuel from waste and residues. million tonnes (1.6 million passenger cars for one year.

Waste 150

Waste Oil Renewable Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2014

Albrecht-Schmitt said that the discoveries could help scientists build new storage containers for radioactive waste, plus help separate radioactive fuel, aiding in its recycling. Albrecht-Schmitt (2014) “Unusual structure, bonding and properties in a californium borate,” Nature Chemistry doi: 10.1038/nchem.1896. Dixon & Thomas E.

Waste 199

Waste Florida Fuel Alabama 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Despite the decision to de-emphasize microbial oil, Neste Oil emphasized that cellulosic waste will continue to play an important role in its research strategy, adding that it remains committed to its goal of further extending its feedstock base and making greater use of waste and residues in this area in particular. Background.

Oil 310

Oil Renewable Diesel Waste 310

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

Tested in Alphabet Energy’s first product, the E1 Thermoelectric Generator (there are 32 PowerModules in an E1, which was introduced in October 2014), the PowerModule directly accepts exhaust heat with a temperature ranging from 350 – 600 °C and transforms it into DC electricity, delivering up to 850 watts of power. 2014.11.002.

Waste 150

Waste Energy Exhaust 2014 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2012

The process uses as its feedstock virtually any kind of nonfood biomass material—including wood, cornstalks and cobs, algae, aquatic plants and municipal solid waste—and produces gasoline, jet fuel or diesel fuel. GTI anticipates full-scale commercial plants converting 2,000 tons a day will be operating by 2014.

Commercial 373

Commercial Fuel Convert Gasoline 373

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Masdar, the UAE’s sustainable city, is running a blogging contest ; the 500-600 word entries must address the following question: “How can cities contribute to the advancement of sustainable development and address issues including water, energy and waste?” World Future Energy Summit 2014. The International Water Summit (IWS) 2014.

2014 231

2014 Water Waste International 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The Illinois Hazardous Waste Research Fund and the Environmental Research and Education Foundation supported this study. Brajendra K. Sharma, Bryan R. Moser, Karl E. Vermillion, Kenneth M. 2014.01.019.

Diesel 332

Diesel Illinois Waste Oil 332

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2014

Evaluating quantum dots as thermoelectric materials: Thermoelectric devices can convert waste heat from car engines, power plants, and other sources directly into electricity. Their findings will provide new insights into the politics of energy policy in the United States.

MIT 210

MIT Grant 2014 Energy 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued final New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to reduce emissions of methane-rich landfill gas from new, modified and reconstructed municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, updating standards that were issued in 1996. In 2014, methane emissions from MSW landfills represented 18.2%

Waste 150

Waste EPA Emissions 2014 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2014

This announcement follows GMZ’s June 2014 demonstration of its 200W diesel TEG. The company integrated five of its 200W TEGs into a single 1,000 W diesel engine solution that directly converts exhaust waste heat into electrical energy to increase fuel efficiency and lower costs. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

Energy 316

Energy Vehicles Waste Fuel Economy 316

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2014

The TorqStor is an advanced flywheel energy storage system, storing energy that would otherwise be wasted through parasitic losses or braking, and returning that energy to the drivetrain when needed, providing improved fuel economy. Ricardo’s TorqStor. Click to enlarge.

Energy Storage 225

Energy Storage Congress Energy 2014 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. More than half of them sell biomethane produced entirely from waste, and this number is increasing. Audi sources the CO 2 from an adjacent biogas plant that recycles agricultural waste. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5 lb-ft) of torque between 1,400 and 4,000 rpm.

Audi 504

Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2013

kWh pack (down from 4 kWh), are capable of achieving a speed of 45 mph (72 km/h)or greater, and must be acquired after 31 December 2011 and before 1 January 2014. The extension now carries through to qualified production beginning before 1 January 2014. Qualifying 2- or 3-wheel vehicles need a 2.5

Tax 274

Tax Tax Credit Energy Alternative Fuels 274

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

A prototype automotive waste heat recovery system has been fired up on a recently commissioned test rig at the University of Brighton. Weiss (2013b) “Performance analysis of a miniature free piston expander for waste heat energy harvesting,” Energy Conversion and Management , Volume 76, Pages 883-892 doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2013.08.045.

Waste 150

Waste Universal Exhaust Conversion 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. In fiscal year 2014, NESCO proposed solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions by 50,000 tons. Nissan Motor Co.,

2005 150

2005 Corporation 2014 Nissan 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2014

Dresser-Rand will showcase its Guascor biogas engines—with ratings from 140 to 1240 kW—to visitors attending the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) Biennial Conference & Exhibition 2014. Dresser-Rand is among the largest suppliers of rotating equipment solutions worldwide.

Engine 236

Engine Waste Africa Energy Storage 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Since May 2014, the mine has been owned by Talison Lithium in a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium (51%) and Albemarle (49%). Waste material is trucked to designated areas within the site where it is contoured and replanted as part of an ongoing rehabilitation plan. Greenbushes.

Australia 415

Australia North America China Waste 415

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Evonik Industries and LanzaTech have signed a three-year research cooperation agreement which will see Evonik combining its existing biotechnology platforms with LanzaTech’s synthetic biology and gas fermentation expertise for the development of a route to bio-processed precursors for specialty plastics from waste-derived synthesis gas.

Malaysia 218

Malaysia New Zealand Waste Gas 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2015

A continuing sharp decline in technology costs—particularly in solar but also in wind—meant that every dollar invested in renewable energy bought significantly more generating capacity in 2014. A key feature of the 2014 result was the rapid expansion of renewables into new markets in developing countries.

2014 150

2014 Renewable 2013 Wind 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

In a milestone for the low-carbon fuel project, LanzaTech has produced 1,500 gallons of jet fuel from waste industrial gases from steel mills via a fermentation process for Virgin Atlantic. HSBC joined the partnership in 2014. Virgin Atlantic and LanzaTech have been working together on the project since 2011. The process.

Waste 150

Waste Fuel Commercial Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2015

Researchers from A*STAR in Singapore have developed a fungal culture for use in a cheap and efficient method to transform waste oil palm material into biofuels and environmentally friendly plastics. The palm oil waste contains cellulose and hemicellulose that can be broken down into sugars for use in fuel and plastic production.

Waste 150

Waste Oil Production Convert 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Additive manufacturing helped researchers explore complex geometries, increase power densities, and reduce weight and waste while building ORNL’s 30 kW prototype inverter. Madhu Chinthavali (2014) “Inverter R&D” (US DOE Merit Review 2014 APE053). Power Electronics'

Power 273

Power Powered 2014 2020 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2015

In a study investigating the effect of the water and free fatty acid (FFA) content in waste chicken fat from poultry processing plants on the production of renewable diesel (not biodiesel), researchers in Thailand have found that both higher FFA and water content improved the biohydrogenated diesel (BHD) yield. —Kaewmeesri et al.

Low Cost 150

Low Cost Waste Diesel Renewable 150