Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Daimler, with its wholly owned subsidiary NuCellSys GmbH, and together with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America (MBRDNA) and Daimler Innovations Lab1886 is expanding the use case of its innovative automotive fuel cell technology. Fuel cell technology is an integral part of Daimler’s powertrain strategy. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Electric school bus fleets with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are cost-effective with today’s technology, and could save schools money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health, according to a new study by a team at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE).

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Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2024

. “The Rivian R1T is widely acclaimed for its on and off-road capabilities, and its robust design and adaptability make it the ideal candidate to meet the many challenges mining presents. The company will also support mines with Rivian R1Ts by developing charging infrastructure, maintaining maintenance, and improving workflows.

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Cars That Think

JULY 14, 2023

In order for hydrogen to be a viable source of clean energy, the cost of electrolysis needs to be much lower. Sharaf Alsharif, a researcher at the Oldenburger OFFIS Institute for Information Technology in Oldenburg, Germany, believes digital twins could help bring down the cost of clean hydrogen production.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EVs are not without their shortcomings, but it is irrefutable that numerous maintenance issues would dissolve by replacing internal combustion engines with contamination-proof EV fleets. Preventive maintenance is necessary to abate this concern until the full zero emission transition is finished.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

Those 10 factors are (in alphabetical order): accuracy of stated battery range; availability of public charging stations; battery range; cost of ownership; driving enjoyment; ease of charging at home; interior and exterior styling (new in 2022); safety and technology features (new); service experience (new); and vehicle quality and reliability.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Predicting the future of new technologies (or of anything) is a chancy business, to say the least. Vehicle electrification is still an emerging technology, and the only thing certain is that it remains uncertain what the balance of costs and benefits will look like once the e-mobility ecosystem becomes established.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. The FOA contains a total of 9 Areas of Interest (AOIs). Specific Power.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $35 million in available funding to advance hydrogen and fuel cell technologies ( earlier post ) to support research and development, early market deployments, and domestic manufacturing. hose/piping, dispenser/station technologies); and “Crosscutting: America’s Climate Action Champions”.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. One of the main challenges is the high upfront cost of electric vehicles. One of the primary benefits is the lower operating costs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2018

In 2020, battery-electric vehicles will be a cheaper vehicle option than fuel cell electric vehicles for the majority of the light duty fleet (79-97%), according to a new study by a team at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). Costs are adjusted to reflect real-world range. —Morrison et al.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

This electric mobility platform includes charging systems with plug-in technology as well as current collector systems on the roof of the vehicle, different sets of batteries and fuel cell system configurations. A modular approach not only reduces direct vehicle costs but also the amount spent on repairs and maintenance.

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Baua Electric

MAY 11, 2024

In the era of rapid technological advancement, the transportation landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs). EVs, often likened to digital devices on wheels, epitomise the convergence of cutting-edge technology and transportation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2014

Compression is a major contributor to the cost of hydrogen fueling. The contract is one of 10 awarded by DOE for projects that will advance hydrogen production and delivery technologies for this fuel source. At present, hydrogen delivery (which includes compression) and storage is an expensive operation. Source: Elgowainy et al.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Mercedes-Benz presented its electric drive strategy at its eDrive@VANs workshop in Berlin. The focus was not just on the electric van itself, but also on a technology ecosystem tailored specifically to customers’ business needs. The higher purchase price is offset by lower energy and maintenance costs as well as tax savings.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. DOE Funding: $160,000.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2017

On the one hand, there is the view that the price of oil will be “ lower for longer ”, or even “ lower forever ”, as the electrification of transport will eat away at oil demand more and more while, at the same time, technological innovation ( shale in particular ) will greatly increase economically recoverable resources. 100 perhaps?),

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

million to advance solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for application in commercial power generation plants. The first ( DE-FOA-0001229 ), is to support research projects that will improve the reliability, robustness and endurance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), stack, and system technology that is nearing commercial viability.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2020

These projects will work to develop timely, commercially viable fusion energy, with the goal to increase the number and performance levels of lower-cost fusion concepts. Commercial fusion technology has long been viewed as an ideal energy source. Category B: Technology Development to Lower the Cost of More- Mature Concepts.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

At this year’s bauma this week in Munich, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is presenting several fully battery-electric trucks for construction site applications. The system, developed for the eActros LongHaul and presented as a prototype at bauma, has a continuous output of 58 kW. Torque of the prototype is 300N·m.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) recently launched a new Vehicle Cost Calculator and accompanying widget. It also calculates the operational cost per mile and greenhouse gas emissions over time for the vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

French shipping line CMA CGM, based in Marseille, has selected Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD’s) largest, 92 cm bore, dual-fuel low-speed engine to power what are presently the largest containerships ever ordered. In addition, WinGD’s Generation X engines feature a series of designed-in measures which target increased ease-of-maintenance.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The rise of electric vehicles is not just the result of technological advancements, but also the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable way of travel. Solar electric car chargers, like the solutions offered by SETEC POWER, present an intriguing perspective on this issue.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The Advanced Research In Dry cooling (ARID) program ( DE-FOA-0001197 ) aims to develop low-cost, highly efficient and scalable dry-cooling technologies for thermoelectric power plants. Increased information and analytics could improve crop yields to help lower the cost of biofuel production.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2015

According to their analysis, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , favorable assumptions for all involved process steps (30% thermochemical energy conversion efficiency; 3000 kWh/(m 2 a) solar irradiation, low CO 2 and heliostat costs) result in jet fuel production costs of €1.28/L kg CO 2 ‐equiv /L.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. Gelion founder and inventor of the new technology, Professor Thomas Maschmeyer at the University of Sydney, describes how it works.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Extra Costs. Make sure you consider what might not be obvious.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2014

As part of the report, the authors assessed the potential market uptake of a range of low carbon technologies, including the resulting emission savings. Uptake has also been helped by the relative ease of adopting new technologies, and confidence in reliability of vehicles. The mean values for each type of LCEB were between 5.5

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. Gelion founder and inventor of the new technology, Professor Thomas Maschmeyer at the University of Sydney, describes how it works.

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Setec Powerr

AUGUST 25, 2023

Why Invest in EV Charging Stations Investing in EV charging stations presents a unique opportunity for savvy investors looking to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market. Consider factors such as the cost of installation, operating expenses, and potential revenue from charging fees. Contact us now!

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). One surprise among their findings was that the electric truck had cost advantages over the diesel vehicle under some conditions.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There seem to be significant advancements in technology and performance for new electric automobiles every week.  Customers who choose electric power and financial benefits may use the declining cost of new electric vehicles. The costs of the most recent models, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Toyota bZ4X, and Volkswagen ID.4,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

billion in 2010/11—is used mainly for road construction and maintenance, along with other activities benefiting road users. New Zealand intends for the exemption of light electric motor vehicles to function as a kick-start for electric vehicle technology. The fund—which was approximately $2.65

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

At an unveiling ceremony for the hybrid tug, named Carolyn Dorothy , Foss presented special awards of recognition to the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to thank them for their support of the development of the Green Assist.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The new engine is the result of a close collaboration between Cooper and Ricardo engineers, using the latest in design processes and computer aided engineering (CAE) technology to deliver a world-class design. A man either lives up to his father’s expectations or makes up for his father’s mistakes.

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