Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Alstom and MOL, Hungary’s leading oil and gas company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to structure cooperation in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation. Coradia iLint hydrogen trains are electric trains with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell for onboard electricity generation.

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Hungary Hydrogen Transportation France 334

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2020

Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus is the first to test MCI’s first all-electric coach—the MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE, designed for long-range express routes—in Canada. Now, with MCI’s commitment to battery-electric, we can transform our communities and improve our carbon footprint even further. MCI’s electric era has arrived.

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Canada Batteries Battery Electric 377

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

Crane Carrier Company is a leader in the vocational truck industry, providing custom, severe–service chassis and purpose-built vehicles for the refuse and recycling, infrastructure maintenance, ground support, multi–stop distribution, agriculture, and oil and gas markets.

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Motors Motoring Motor Companies 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2021

PGT), an international multi-service flatbed transportation company, to advance electric drive heavy-duty transport. The lease order will include the Nikola Tre FCEV, scheduled maintenance and hydrogen fueling solutions. Nikola Corporation announced a collaboration with PGT Trucking, Inc.

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Arizona Maintenance Hydrogen Gas-Electric 243

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The M 46 DF dual fuel engine carries a power rating of 900 kW (1,207 hp) per cylinder at 500 and 514 rpm in diesel and gas modes, and is available in an in-line or vee configuration. In gas mode, the M 46 DF features industry-leading fuel consumption and will comply with IMO III as well as EPA Tier 4 regulations.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Oil 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel 259

Electrek

APRIL 6, 2023

Riding mowers have long been the tool of choice for larger yards, and have also long been a gas-guzzling and maintenance-ridden machine. It can cut up to three acres on a single charge and doesn’t have any noisy motors, smelly exhaust, or troubling maintenance to take care of.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2011

2010 and provides operations and maintenance services to the plant. Concentrated solar power involves generating power from steam turbines with heat from the sun, avoiding the use of traditional fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas or oil. An ACS subsidiary, Cobra, finished construction of Extresol II in Dec.

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Molten Salt Energy Storage Solar Spain 253

Electrek

APRIL 5, 2023

If you’ve been holding off on buying an electric mower due to cost, now could be the perfect chance to pick one up. Today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked as well, making now the best time yet to pick up this oil- and gas-free mower.

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Gas-Electric Oil All-Electric Green 97

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This is due to raw, externally premixed fresh charge comprising air, fuel and lube oil being short-circuited into the exhaust during the scavenging process. Initially, they used an off-the-shelf, synthetic-blend, TCW3-rated two-stroke engine oil. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2023

However, as space is limited, the installation of a purely battery-electric drive or hydrogen-based fuel cells would be challenging. In the Unimog, the fully synchronized electropneumatic manual transmission translates the output of the maintenance-friendly, economical, smooth-running and high-torque Euro VI engines into propulsion.

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Hydrogen Engine Mercedes Power 417

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Capstone Turbine Corporation released the CR200 Low Btu microturbine product; landfill gas applications are a key market for the Capstone CR200 200 kW. Capstone earlier this year acquired the TA100 microturbine product line from Calnetix Power Solutions, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

The design aims to be fuel-efficient and maintenance–friendly, with high operational flexibility. The concept design is ready for the owners’ preferred choice, whether that it is to run on heavy fuel oil using emission treatment systems or to switch to low sulphur fuels or LNG. —Hu Jin-Tao, the president of SDARI.

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2020 Design Concept Fuel 294

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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China Energy Indonesia Power Grid 416

Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with the noise, pollution, and headache of using a standard gas-powered lawn mower? Well, it’s time to replace that aging relic with RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Gas-Electric Oil Green Gas 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The California Energy Commission approved its first $10 million to fund Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) research and development (R&D) projects during its monthly business meeting today. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co.

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California San Diego Energy Solar 271

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2023

A new hydrogen compressor developed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) can improve the efficiency and reliability of hydrogen compression used in the refueling of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). To refuel hydrogen vehicles, the gas must be compressed to high pressures first.

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Hydrogen Motors Motoring Motor 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

Braås then joined a Volvo Group initiative in 2007 that saw it switch to green electricity (i.e. Staff identified the greatest source of energy consumption as the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) burners, which were used to heat the rust protection treatment ovens to 60 °C. generated from renewable sources).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

The Fairbanks Morse Model 38 opposed-piston engine was designed and developed for a wide array of electrical power generation and heavy industrial applications. The benefits of two-stroke, opposed-piston designs are well-known: fewer moving parts, less maintenance and reduced operating costs.

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Engine Power Powered Colombia 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. HVO allows our customers to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with existing vehicles and engines and to make an important contribution to climate protection today.

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Engine Fuel Diesel Climate Protection 284

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

Each system features a patented aluminium manifold, which delivers efficient refrigerant recovery, enhanced leak protection, and easier assembly and access for quick, accurate recovery and recharging of both passenger and commercial vehicle thermal systems, including hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Recharge 2011 Oil France 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Based on the interim results of a new study, MIT researchers are warning smaller nations to proceed with caution in pursuing the development of their natural gas resources. The interim report analyzed the economics of natural gas project development options in Cyprus with a focus on exports. —Sergey Paltsev. Click to enlarge.

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Cyprus MIT Gas Gas-Electric 261

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Capstone Turbine Corporation is introducing a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. The CMT-380 features a lithium-polymer battery pack that supports an all-electric range of up to 80 miles. seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. —Darren Jamison.

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Range Auto Israel Solar 273

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of more than $15 million to projects that will advance biofuels and electric vehicle research in California. will receive $2,325,954 to demonstrate battery-electric medium-duty trucks. Earlier post.) Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc., million to 5 million gallons a year.

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Electrek

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pure Watercraft has unveiled the first fruits of its collaboration with General Motors at CES 2022, and it’s a Pure-branded, “affordable luxury” electric pontoon boat that offers silent running, smooth acceleration, and dramatically reduced maintenance – without exhaust gas and oil leaks ruining the water for everyone.

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GM General Motors Exhaust Maintenance 145

Electrek

APRIL 4, 2022

Are you tired of using gas and oil for lawn care? Well, make 2022 the year you leave fossil fuels behind for yard maintenance. Woot has you covered with a month-long sale on both Greenworks and Sun Joe electric mowers from $147 , with many of them being battery-powered and even self-propelled.

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Gas-Electric Green Gas Maintenance 98

Electrek

JUNE 6, 2023

Mowing the lawn is never a fun task, but having to go to the gas station to get fuel just to mow is probably one of the worst parts. Being electric, you won’t have to fuss with gas, oil, or other costly (and uneconomical) maintenance anymore.

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Gas-Electric Green Gas Power 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. In cold weather, the advanced ceramic glow plug system significantly reduces start time and electrical current draw, reducing vehicle charging system requirements.

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have compared the emissions resulting from the production, use, and end-of-life of electric and internal combustion engine vehicles (EVs and ICEVs) in a full life-cycle analysis (LCA). They investigated two types of batteries in the EV case: LiFePO 4 and LiNCM.

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Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Coal Gasoline 309

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Piston cooling jets, located at the bottom of each cylinder, contribute to fuel economy by squirting oil on the bottom of the pistons to help maintain cylinder temperatures and reduce the possibility of hot spots along the cylinder walls or at the top of the piston that could lead to detonation. This high-performance 1.4-liter

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2012 Exhaust Engine Oil 294

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

DOE will continue to focus on significantly increasing the amount of cost-competitive electric power from renewable resources across the nation by further accelerating the development and commercialization of these technologies. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change.

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2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

Shell may have established its legacy as an oil and gas giant, but the company has shown an eagerness to present itself as an advocate of sustainable solutions. But this is not the most interesting part of Shell’s electric vehicle subscriptions in Germany. Credit: Shell Recharge Germany.

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Germany Oil Tesla Recharge 111

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2018

ElectraTherm, a leader in distributed, waste heat to power generation, is working with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Creare, and the US Naval Academy (USNA) to demonstrate gas turbine waste heat recovery as part of a Small Business Innovation Research project. Hot water is the only fuel consumed by the Power+.

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Waste Exhaust Maryland Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The composition of the biodiesel itself uses the average shares of rapeseed oil (48%), palm oil (27%), waste oils (15%), soya oil (5%), tallow & grease (4%), etc. The benefit will continue to increase in the coming years, as more low-carbon and renewable electricity enters European electricity mixes.

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Gasoline Diesel CO2 Cars 220

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 4, 2022

Comparing Repair Costs for EVs, Hybrids, Gas Cars. They include upfront price, maintenance costs, environmental implications, fuel consumption and more. You can buy a standard gas-powered car, hybrid or an electric vehicle. But today, more garages know the ins and outs of hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Maintenance Gas-Electric Hybrid Gas 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

The contract is to supply a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion package for a cargo carrier designed by NSK Ship Design for Norwegian shipowner NSK Shipping. This means the main engine also generates electricity for the ship. Bergen Gas Engines from Rolls-Royce are the only pure gas engines on the market using a spark plug ignition.

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Costa Rica Gas Engine Turkey 150