Coordinating Autonomy and Energy Independence in Vehicles
Nov 12, 2015
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx www.IDTechEx.com Energy Independent Electric Vehicle Technology Roadmap 2016-2026 Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2015-2025 VIEW ALL IDTechEx Research It is a no brainer. The ultimate vehicle by land water and air is independent in performance of task and in provision of its ... Continue reading
California Embraces Electric Vehicles
Sep 16, 2015
The state has cornered the market on plug-in cars, with 45% of U.S. sales. ​SACRAMENTO September 16, 2015; NACS Daily reported that California has become the leading state for electric cars, the Sacramento Bee reports. The Golden State generates 45% of U.S. sales of electric vehicles (nearly 150,000 sold since 20 ... Continue reading
100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels
Jul 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review While the energy history of the United States is one of significant change, three fossil fuel sourcesâpetroleum, natural gas, and coalâhave made up at least 80% of total U.S ... Continue reading
Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank
Jun 29, 2015
Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel. ... Continue reading
Chicago Area Clean Cities Members Saved More than 25 Million Gallons of Petroleum in 2014
May 28, 2015
Coalition of Chicago-area commercial fleets and municipalities work to reduce fuel consumption and improve air quality CHICAGO, May 28, 2015 â The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2014 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and nearly ... Continue reading
Audi Believes: Diesel Fuel From Water +VIDEO
May 6, 2015
Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel April 21, 2015 | INGOLSTADT, Germany; Audi has taken another big step in the development of new, CO2-neutral fuels: A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel. After a commissioning phase of j ... Continue reading
Mar 20, 2015
Latest Data Shows Clean Diesel Car & SUV Registrations Increase 13.5% in 2014; Hybrids Up 15.1% NEW YORK -- March 19, 2015: Despite lower gasoline and diesel fuel prices in the second half of 2014, the registrations of fuel-efficient clean diesel and hybrid cars and SUVS both showed double-digit increases in vehicle re ... Continue reading
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 26, 2015
Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the kind of catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and other factors. These characteristics, in turn, a ... Continue reading
New Clean Diesel Cars See a Future in Paris; Statement on the New Energy Transition Law
Feb 10, 2015
The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today on the adoption of the energy transition law by Le Conseil de Paris in France. "This week, government leaders in Paris have taken bold and decisive action to encourage a future transition to newer and cleaner technology - and that includes clean diesel," ... Continue reading
Alternaltve Fuels Safety Reports, Studies And News Archives
Oct 26, 2014
Auto Central October 26, 2014; Many manufacturers are heavily investing for near future production and marketing of alternative fuel vehicles. These include electric vehicles, hybrids, fuel cells, hydrogen compressed and liquid natural gas, liquid propane, and hydrogen. As these vehicles are deployed in the fleet, thei ... Continue reading
Consumer Response to Clean Diesel Cars, Pick Ups and SUVs Drives More Fueling Stations
Oct 7, 2014
To Add Diesel Fuel Pumps Las Vegas, NV â Advanced clean diesel passenger vehicles will be highlighted at this weekâs âFuture of Fuels Showcaseâ at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Las Vegas. The Diesel Technology Forum is representing the diesel industry at the â ... Continue reading
USCAR Awards Yet Another Contract For Nex-Gen Battery Technology
Sep 4, 2014
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 4, 2014 â The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, today announced the award of a $667,452 advanced battery technology development contract for next-generation plug-in hybr ... Continue reading
Rethinking the Future of Biofuels: Leveraging Three Routes Forward - UC Davis
Aug 4, 2014
Back Will a Plug-in Electric Vehicle Save You Money?Rethinking the Future of Biofuels: Leveraging Three Routes ForwardMoving Forward with the Low Carbon Fuel StandardAre Plug-In Vehicles Turning the Corner? By Dr. Lew Fulton | 07/24/2014 The Obama administration is thinking creatively about how to address the 2015 requ ... Continue reading
Is Everyone Happy? OPEC Sure Is
Jun 11, 2014
Vienna June 11, 2014; In an AP story published today titled "OPEC Keeps Output Target At 30 Million Barrels", OPEC Secretary General Abdullah Al-Badry was quoted as saying; "We have a very comfortable price and the market is very stable." The story went on to say that many OPEC members are at their production capacity ... Continue reading
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