Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2016

RMX Technologies and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for a new technology that significantly reduces the time and energy needed in the production of carbon fiber. Oxidation is the most time-consuming phase of the multistep carbon fiber conversion process.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has proposed a massive low-carbon transportation initiative as part of a larger, $1.3-trillion trillion infrastructure overhaul plan that would jump-start America's electric vehicle infrastructure and support the auto industry as it shifts toward renewable energy.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The 2030 target should be supported by a number of modalities, ACEA said, focusing on off-cycle credits, super credits (or similar measures supporting the market uptake of alternatively powered vehicles), ITS applications and measures stimulating the use of low-carbon fuels. This is a steep reduction.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 17, 2023

NIO (NYSE: NIO) is confident it will see sales double this year, despite a rare price war that disrupted the Chinese auto industry in the first quarter. The price war has had a big impact on the auto industry, and NIO will not follow suit. percent year-on-year and 23.6 percent from a year earlier and up 14.3

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CN EV Post

MARCH 26, 2023

Image credit: Chery New Energy) Chinese auto giant Chery's new energy vehicle (NEV) division has slashed the prices of several models, becoming the latest car company to do so. In January-February, Chery's NEV sales were 13,293 units, down 57.6 percent from 31,367 units in the same period last year.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Murkowski, the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said her amendment is necessary to avoid the “economic train wreck” that would result from the Environmental Protection Agency regulating stationary sources of carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act. The AAM and AIAM are opposing this amendment.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

That all has to be harvested and collected and transported. … [It’s] all of the energy that [the factory] consumed to make the car, it’s all of the people traveling to and from the plant, all of the materials traveling to and from the plant.” This is the Pinocchio industry. .” Paul, Minn.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

and its long-term Chinese partner BYD Auto Industry Co., BYD) signed an equity transfer agreement to realign the structural setup of their originally 50:50 joint venture Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., As a pioneer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), DENZA made robust progress thanks to joint efforts from both shareholders.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2015

Fraunhofer researchers have developed a laser arc method with which layers of carbon almost as hard as diamond can be applied on an industrial scale at high coating rates and with high thicknesses. Applying such carbon coatings to engine components such as piston rings and pins contributes to lowering fuel consumption.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

It begins with energy. We know the country that harnesses the power of clean, renewable energy will lead the 21 st century. And yet, it is China that has launched the largest effort in history to make their economy energy efficient. We should not, and will not, protect them from their own bad practices.

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Baua Electric

MAY 28, 2024

In a press release Tuesday, the companies announced their commitment to developing new engines “tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality.” Source: Toyota) The companies said they share a dedication to a “multi-pathway approach” to achieving carbon neutrality. “In FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Nissan’s e-POWER system utilizes an on-board gasoline engine to provide electrical energy to the e-powertrain battery pack. In pursuit of carbon neutrality across our product lifecycle by 2050, Nissan aims to electrify all new models launched in major markets by the early 2030s.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The facility’s operational footprint has been gold-certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and represents a major step forward towards achieving Schaeffler’s goal of making its production activities worldwide carbon-neutral by 2030. million between 2026 and 2029.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

New factories producing EVs and their batteries are bringing more jobs to the Southeast, but utilities are trying to meet the power demands of these factories with natural-gas power plants rather than renewable energy, reports Energy News Network.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

Professor Neville Jackson, Ricardo’s chief technology and innovation officer, presented the results of a research project carried out by the Automotive Council UK to establish a long-term (to 2050) transition from current gasoline and diesel fuels to a majority renewable energy portfolio.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2022

Segregating mixed end-of-life plastic by type for recycling has been a long-term problem for the auto industry, Tour said, and it’s becoming more critical because of potential environmental regulations around end-of-life vehicles. Wyss et al. Process flow and life-cycle assessment comparing graphene synthesis methods. Wyss et al.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2013

million stop-start battery system development contract to Leyden Energy Inc., The award is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share by Leyden Energy. Specifically, Leyden Energy will design and develop 12-volt start-stop cells using Leyden’s Li-imide chemistry. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2020

The program will evaluate PSI cells against electric vehicle requirements to determine whether its active material coating technology improves cell level energy density and lowers cell cost. Stable high voltage performance, thereby increasing the achievable cell level energy density. Reduction in the binder content.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 28, 2023

The International Energy Agency predicts that EVs will make up more than 60 percent of vehicles sold globally by 2030. The articles are based on scores of interviews I conducted with managers and engineers in the auto and energy industries, as well as policy experts, academic researchers, market analysts, historians, and EV owners.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 12, 2010

BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. First, the raw feedstock to make carbon fibers–just call it a “polacrylonitrile-based precursor&# –is made in Japan by a joint venture between SGL and Mitsubishi Rayon and flown to the U.S. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

Eliminating emissions problems means finding renewable energy solutions with a minimal carbon footprint. Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role? While it may seem a long time away, the world needs these three decades to improve its renewable energy technology to serve 8 billion plus people.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

million) Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP) Based in the UK’s West Midlands were revealed at a launch event held at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire. The Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project comprises 15 separate technical R&D workstreams, each of which is led by a partner who will work closely with selected SMEs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

The US auto industry, via the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is lining up to support a new national, harmonized program to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption that President Obama will announce on Tuesday, 19 May. Autos represent 17% of all anthropogenic CO 2 in the US, according to EPA. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Infrastructure installation would run side by side with development of a car-share service of electric cars, powered by renewable energy, for Utrecht residents. This could be the starting point for a new system storing renewably sourced energy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

billion fundraising , Tesla Motors has paid off the entire loan awarded to the company by the US Department of Energy in 2010. I would like to thank the Department of Energy and the members of Congress and their staffs that worked hard to create the ATVM program, and particularly the American taxpayer from whom these funds originate.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

The former president reportedly specifically mention rolling back policies on electric vehicles and wind energy. I think it’s pretty clear at this point that Trump would roll back incentives if reelected, which I would have no problem with as long as he implements a carbon tax to properly represent the cost of fossil fuel burning.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

In contrast to “good deflation,” ARK also identified an example of “bad deflation” in the auto industry, specifically in the used car market. An increase in electric vehicle sales could lead to growth in the EV market. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The $27 million contribution will help accelerate Canada’s efforts to create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. According to the Institute for Energy Research , North America’s lithium mines are on par with China’s in terms of dominance in the EV battery chain.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

In all of our fuel price scenarios (from Very Low to High), the auto industry would be profitable if current standards stay in place. But even if gas prices tank, falling 25% below US Energy Information Administration projections to an unlikely $1.80 —co-author and independent auto industry analyst Dan Luria.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

The major climate and energy bill introduced last week by House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Henry Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey— H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Markup on the bill begins on Monday, 18 May.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Each industry partner will match DOE’s investment dollar for dollar at a minimum to boost lightweight materials technology. If lighter materials can be manufactured at better cost with enhanced energy efficiency, it will speed up their adoption into vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2010

Ford plans to survey 35 top global suppliers on their energy use and estimated greenhouse gas emissions as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions within the auto industry. Preliminary work Ford has done with PTC has indicated there are opportunities for both Ford and suppliers to reduce carbon emissions.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2009

USABC has carried out a number of battery development programs, focusing on low-cost and long-life batteries with varying power-to-energy ratios. The USABC is currently working under a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for the development of high performance batteries. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2023

“As of today, the Canadian Government has not delivered on what was agreed to, therefore Stellantis and LG Energy Solution will immediately begin implementing their contingency plans,” Stellantis stated in a short lived emailed commentary, with out elaborating.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. —T&E study.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system.

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