Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The new engine project is a jointly developed 4-cylinder gasoline engine family co-led by Renault and Daimler. Nissan subsidiary Jatco is planning to manufacture these newly licensed gearboxes in Mexico. This will include a common electric powertrain and battery for the successor to the models. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2010

The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler is looking for a new battery supplier after A123 Systems withdrew from the Fiat 500 electric vehicle project after the battery maker reported a second-quarter loss of $34.2 million, compared with a loss of $21.9 million a year earlier. Chrysler and A123, a Watertown, Mass.,

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Chrysler Detroit Mexico Gasoline-Electric 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

liter HEMI V-8 and features both compressed gas storage tanks and an 8-gallon gasoline fuel tank. liter HEMI bi-fuel engine has been modified to run on compressed natural gas as well as gasoline. Although a small amount of gasoline is used during engine startup, the Ram CNG runs exclusively on compressed natural gas.

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Gasoline-Electric Chrysler Gasoline Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Mayor Dan Pike; and local businesses including Starbucks and REI, celebrated the ground breaking of the state’s first DC fast charger and its segment of the West Coast Electric Highway. WSDOT selected Bellingham as the premiere location in a network of public electric vehicle chargers along the West Coast Electric Highway.

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Washington i-MiEV Oregon DC 247

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

A new Rasmussen poll found that 48% of Americans are likely to purchase a car that runs on something other than gasoline within the next ten years; 45% say they are not likely to purchase an alternative fuel car. A Rasmussen poll in April found that while 17% are somewhat likely to buy an all-electric car, 75% are not likely to go that route.

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Alternative Fuels Buy Fuel Mexico 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Among the more detailed transportation projections in AEO2014 are: LDVs powered by gasoline remain the dominant vehicle type in the AEO2014 Reference case, retaining a 78% share of new LDV sales in 2040, down from their 82% share in 2012. Natural gas overtakes coal as the largest fuel for US electricity generation.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

The newly introduced GMC Terrain ( earlier post ) became the latest GM North American model that will feature a fuel-efficient gasoline direct injection (DI) engine in 2010. GM North America Gasoline Direct Injection Applications. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. Click to enlarge. Saturn Sky Red Line.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

While electric vehicles are stealing the headlines these days, we are continuing to make great strides with technology on our internal combustion engines. liter engine in the Taos uses the latest advances in gasoline-engine design to bring outstanding fuel economy to the compact SUV segment. inches overall.

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Engine SUV Fuel Economy Powered 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Our test shows that as well as electric driving on renewable electricity, there are other concepts that permit long-distance, low-emission driving. Audi operates a research facility in Hobbs, New Mexico for the production of e-ethanol and e-diesel in partnership with Joule. Reinhard Otten (2013) Alternative Kraftstoffe der 3.

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Audi Diesel Fuel New Mexico 285

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. TFSI in the five-door model can burn natural gas, biomethane and Audi e-gas; with its bivalent design it can also use gasoline. Earlier post.).

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Gas-Electric Gas Audi Water 296

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency. Other findings.

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. In its place, Volkswagen will advance its electric line-up, including the American-assembled ID.4 4 electric SUV at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, TN, facilities.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2014

psi make it also attractive for bending into reformulated gasoline. As a 100% drop-in fuel, isooctane can be used in any blending ratio with all standard fuels for gasoline motors. Audi’s “e-gasoline” initiative with Global Bioenergies is part of the overall Audi e-fuels strategy, the company said. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Audi Global Gasoline-Electric Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

4-cylinder gasoline-fueled powertrain (with a 150,000-mile warranty), engineered to enhance the emission performance and fuel efficiency of the taxi fleet. As part of the Taxi of Tomorrow program, Nissan is also working with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission, electric vehicles as taxis.

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New York Taxi Nissan New York City 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 2013 Ford Fusion. Click to enlarge.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

Nissan announced that it plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-POWER models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022 (31 March 2023). e-POWER technology features a small gasoline engine that charges a high-output battery, eliminating the need for an external charging source. Under the wider Nissan M.O.V.E.

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Japan Nissan Powered Power 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2014

That’s why we are making large investments in the innovative areas of electric mobility, connectivity and lightweight construction. As well as the 1,200 people who have already been recruited, the company plans to take on board another 850 employees in Mexico alone next year. We place top priority on sustainable growth.

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Audi Los Angeles Connected Connect 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2016

One major milestone of the past year includes the EV versions of the new smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 EV versions of the smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Earlier post.)

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2016 Nissan South Africa Infinity 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2016

Automotive supplier HELLA has introduced its latest electrically driven vacuum pump—UP5.0—for High-efficiency gasoline engines, diesels and turbo- and super-charged engines, as well as hybrid or full electric powertrains, are examples of where HELLA’s new electric vacuum pump is designed to provide on-demand brake-system vacuum.

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Fuel Romania Downsizing Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

This framework includes electricity and natural gas used in the production of hydrogen. MM Bbl/day from Caribbean and Atlantic Basin (CAB) sources: Eastern Canada, Mexico, South America, and West Africa. Tighter sulfur specifications on gasoline and marine diesel fuel account for about 10%?20% Of the CAB imports, about 2.6

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Hilton and Tesla have announced an agreement to install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 hotels in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector , which was launched last month, has received praise from the electric vehicle community.

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Universal Installation Tesla Mexico 145

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2018

Under a proposal submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week, San Diego-based SDG&E is seeking approval to build charging infrastructure to enable about 3,000 medium/heavy-duty vehicles to go electric. million gallons of gasoline. These vehicles range in weight from 6,000 pounds to more than 33,000 pounds.

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San Diego Building Charging Electric Vehicles 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

Such a performance level would require universal deployment of one or more of: electric vehicles (EVs) running on nearly zero-carbon electricity; cellulosic-biofuel-powered vehicles achieving 300 miles per gallon (0.78 L/100 km); or gasoline-fueled vehicles achieving in excess of 1,000 mpg (0.24 Sager et al.

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Light Vehicles Climate Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

Half of the consumers surveyed are in favor of candidates who support approval of the Keystone XL pipeline to transport oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast, and 46% say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports expanded offshore oil development in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Austin Renewable Gas Climate Change 191

Charged EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2024

None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however. That left Honda severely behind in the global race toward long-range electric vehicles that Tesla kicked off in 2012 with its Model S. It’s the 2024 Honda Prologue, a midsize crossover utility with roughly the footprint of Honda’s midsize two-row, gasoline-powered Passport.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies. l/100 km) in 2040, compared to about 25 mpg (9.4

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Volkswagen is reportedly considering moving Golf production out of Germany to improve its profit margins and a return to Mexico seems plausible. But that never ever ends up being a companys affordable economy model and domestic production of the hatchback (at least those sold on our market) was handled where labor is cheap in Puebla, Mexico.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 3, 2021

GM plans to invest $1 billion to manufacture electric vehicles in Mexico. General Motors has announced its plans to invest $1 billion to manufacture electric vehicles in Mexico adding the 5th plant in North America with EV production capacity. General Motors reveals the SUV version of the electric Hummer.

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Mexico GM Electric Vehicles Manufacturer 59

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2017

Several other C40 cities, including Seoul, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Moscow, Oslo and Tokyo have committed to work with C40 to develop a global scoring system relevant and accessible to all citizens, and will explore how to provide this accurate and transparent information to the public.

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London Emissions The Fia Foundation Pollution 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. We didnt measure efficiency during our short time in the Optiq, but Cadillac estimates the all-electric range to be 302 miles. When climbing and descending Mt.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

And I'm not just talking about the price of tortillas in Mexico City. As a lawyer for electric utilities, the solution to the market dilemma of liquid fuels is right under his nose. Electricity markets have had their own issues, for sure. The electric utilities need to make the case for electricity in cars.

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Gasoline-Electric Oil Gasoline Escape 100

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

However, details by powertrain highlights that only pure electric cars (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) drove this growth, as hybrids posted a decline of 11%. The new arrivals like the Mini electric, Peugeot 208-e, MG ZS and others accounted for 17% of all BEV registrations.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Scout Motors, the startup electric-truck maker owned by Volkswagen, took the wraps off concepts for its first two 4×4 models outside Nashville on Thursday evening. It’s not a plug-in hybrid but a range-extended EV, meaning the gasoline engine powers a generator that recharges the battery, but cannot power the wheels mechanically.

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SUV Motoring Motors Motor 126

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

The company currently has a number of projects underway producing or developing—with its different technology partners—e-gas (methane) ( earlier post ); e-ethanol ( earlier post ); two versions of e-diesel from different pathways ( earlier post , earlier post ); and e-benzin (gasoline) ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Mahle has developed a new thermal spray coating for modern high-output direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engines (GTDI). The thermal and kinetic energy of the flame can be produced either with burning mixtures of fuel gas and oxygen, or by using an electrical power source. cold gas methods (CGS).

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Engine Fuel Michigan 2011 150

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

The automaker’s factory in Monterrey, Mexico, builds the Rio, and the company is expected to retool the facility for EV production. Electric vehicles haven’t helped the trend, and despite the fact that they’re becoming more affordable over time, they are still more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

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