Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 l/100 km) highway.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2010

Moreover, the highly compressed and high-temperature air-fuel mixture is cooled by the latent heat of the vaporization of fuel directly injected into the cylinder, and the temperature of the combustion chamber is lowered by adopting a piston-cooling channel and sodium-filled valves to control detonation. km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2014

The enzymatic process eliminates the need for sodium methoxide, one of the most hazardous chemicals in traditional biodiesel plants. Novozymes’ engineering partners estimate that the resulting improved process economy indicates a payback time of three years or less, depending on the plant setup and feedstock savings potential in that region.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 16, 2024

Photo: Natron Energy Natron Energy has announced it will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US, in North Carolina. Over the course of the grant’s 12-year term, it’s estimated that the project will grow North Carolina’s economy by $3.4 There are currently no commercially available EVs powered by sodium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Now, with the steady march toward vehicle electrification and the green economy, SciAps offers the only handheld analyzers that perform in-field lithium testing, as well as allow users to measure both light and heavy REEs, from exploration and analysis through processing and compliance.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. The new supercharged V6 will provide 17 to 24% better fuel economy than the current 3.6L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2018

The three parties consider green hydrogen as vital for reaching climate targets and building a more circular economy—e.g., Nouryon already has 1000 MW of electrolysis capacity installed in various facilities, using three processes: chlor-alkali, sodium chlorate, and water electrolysis.

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Water Green Hydrogen Europe 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2021

To meet government’s aim of moving towards a more circular economy, keeping resources in use as long as possible, minimising waste and promoting resource efficiency, the infrastructure for managing lithium-ion batteries when they are removed from electric vehicles (EVs) must be developed.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The CATL Freevoy battery mixes lithium and sodium ion cells to maximize range and performance in extended range vehicles. The post CATL Freevoy Battery Optimized For EREV & PHEV Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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PHEV Sodium Battery Batteries 120

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2021

As part of the partnership, Finnish Minerals Group will invest in two key areas: To co-develop with JM an integrated solution to treat sodium sulfate, a common manufacturing by-product, providing a sustainable supply chain to conserve natural resources and protect the local environment. Securing lithium supply with SQM.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 mm sodium-filled exhaust valves enable the engine to process tremendous airflow. greater fuel economy. gear spread of the transmission enables the CTS to deliver strong performance at all rpm levels, while achieving good fuel economy on the highway.

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. The Ecotec 1.4L Standard on Cruze LS models is the Ecotec 1.8L Variable valve timing.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

Advanced lithium ion batteries, sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries, and compressed air energy storage (CAES) are other key technologies that will be utilized for bulk storage applications during the forecast period. Economies of scale for such components will rely on the number of installations, not the size of the project.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The eTorque system improves fuel economy, launch performance, and driver comfort during start/stop operations. A variable displacement two-stage oil pump provides high oil pressure under high speed and load, but switches to a low-pressure mode for improved fuel economy during typical driving conditions. The FCA US 3.6-liter

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2025

The unified cell format built according to our own global and uniform technology standard will be the basis for massive economies of scale in cell and battery systems, said Michael Steiner, head of research and development for the Volkswagen Group, at the event. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Following closely on the heels of rumors about sodium-ion batteries, BYD announced a new 20 GWh battery factory in China.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

It focuses on excellent fuel economy and returns 5.5 Under-skirt piston oil cooling jets, an oil cooler and exhaust valves filled with sodium are further features ensuring durability under higher internal temperatures. liter CDTI in the new Astra ecoFLEX offers fuel economy of just 4.2 The entry-level 1.4-liter, hp per liter.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Three additional studies also highlight the positive sustainability and environmental credentials of lead-based batteries that are an excellent example of the EU circular economy in action. For commercial applications, harsh environments and heavy duty vehicles, high-temperature sodium nickel chloride batteries are a competitive option.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Researchers have yet to duplicate its performance with less costly and more readily available materials, such as sodium, magnesium, or potassium. The cost-related problems with lithium are sufficient that you won’t really gain much with economies of scale. Because of that it’s comparatively expensive, and it’s difficult to recycle.

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Oregon Battery Batteries Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. Earlier post.) four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

The exhaust valves, which are subject to high thermal loads, are hollow and sodium-cooled. This system is standard equipment in the new SLK55 AMG, and permanently active in the fuel economy transmission mode C. Four-valve technology with variable camshaft adjustment. In this case neither a stop/start nor an ECO symbol appears.

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Mercedes Fuel Engine Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Global demand for critical minerals needed to decarbonize the nation’s economy is expected to increase by 400-600% over the next several decades and the US is increasingly dependent on foreign sources, some adversarial, for many of the processed versions of these minerals.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

The pair argue for the selection of chemistries that have a minimum footprint in nature and that are more readily recycled or integrated into a full circular economy. We need to rethink the processes, and move towards more sustainable energy harvesting and storage technologies that become part of a circular economy.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Battery Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Eagle Picher, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications. Planar Na-beta Batteries for Renewable Integration and Grid Applications. DOE grant: $7,200,000).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2015

Cadillac expects the combination to enhance fuel economy by up to an estimated 6%. Twin Turbo is the only six-cylinder engine to combine turbocharging with cylinder deactivation and stop/start technologies to conserve fuel. Additional features unique to the 3.0L Twin Turbo include: Lower 9.8:1 1 compression ratio vs. 11.5:1

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Setec Powerr

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Battery: The battery is suitable for pure electric vehicles, including lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, sodium-sulfur batteries, secondary lithium batteries, air batteries, and ternary lithium batteries. (1) 1) Lead-acid battery: Lead-acid battery has a history of more than 100 years.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’ national oil companies plan to extract lithium from brine in their oilfields, in line with efforts to diversify their economies and profit from the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), three sources told Reuters. Aramco did not respond to a request for comment, Adnoc declined to comment. .

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

More efficient production The EV battery manufacturing process is growing cleaner by the month with economies of scale and more renewable energy involved in the process. This 2017 study has been used by anti-EV commentators to discredit the climate performance of EVs.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 23, 2024

A million-mile EV battery is one step closer to your new electric car, and Mercedes-Benz is among the automakers ready to pounce on it. The post Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes Miles Battery Batteries 141

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2024

Stellantis adds another institution to its list of next-generation energy storage partners searching for the sustainable EV battery of the future. The post Stellantis Seeks New EV Battery, Free From Sketchy Materials appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

More efficient production The EV battery manufacturing process is growing cleaner by the month with economies of scale and more renewable energy involved in the process. This 2017 study has been used by anti-EV commentators to discredit the climate performance of EVs.

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Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2024

With this background, Sodium-ion (Na-ion) technology is emerging as a credible alternative. Thus, it is important for technology, business, and policy stakeholders to forge a winning partnerships to help the global economy leapfrog into a ‘net-zero’ future. BES is considered as a ‘sunshine’ industry.

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Plug In India

APRIL 14, 2021

All of this strains the India economy as we have to import billions of liters of oil each year. Also note that there are many promising battery research projects that are going on like Al-Air batteries or Sodium-Ion batteries. Petrol or crude oil is imported from outside India. Electricity is made in India.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MARCH 31, 2021

Economies of scale could result in an annual cost reduction of about 6-8 percentage for each battery. Along with sodium-based alternatives, could soon supplant the seemingly obsolete lithium-ion battery. #2. There are some interesting advances in the works for other lithium-ion alternatives.

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Push EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

The four driving modes include Sport, Normal, Economy, and Snow modes to suit driving conditions and preferences. Are you more interested in the future cheaper version with sodium-ion battery? The 290 Nm of torque and 150kW/204 PS strong motor provide seamless performance helping the Dolphin reach a maximum top speed of 160 km/h.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Enhancing competitiveness The primary objective of the PLI scheme is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing in India by addressing sectoral obstacles, fostering economies of scale, and ensuring efficiency. They are also required to make a mandatory investment of Rs 225 crore per GWh for committed capacity within two years.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

An example of that was DOE’s ATVM Loan Program, the mission of which was to provide loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above the fuel economy levels for 2005. Sodium batteries. Li-ion batteries. Metal-air batterie. Capacitors. Lithium-metal batteries. Flywheels.

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