 Sandia National Laboratories and Scion, a New Zealand Crown Research Institute, have signed an agreement that will focus research on the cooperative development of technical information and system studies relevant to low-carbon energy technologies.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlines the intention to develop mutually beneficial research activities between Sandia and Scion.
Bob Carling, director of Sandia’s Transportation Energy Center, said the collaboration will explore key research topics important to both organizations, including biofuels supply chain analysis, renewable energy and alternative transportation fuels, and modeling and systems analysis of energy resources.
Continue reading Sandia National Labs Partners New Zealand Institute to address Low Carbon transportation energy issues
Green Police, the much-anticipated Super Bowl ad from Audi, debuted today in advance of its airing during the fourth quarter of the big game on Sunday. See the video add below and let us know what you think about its future view of a green police state.
The Green Police Super Bowl ad provides a lighthearted take on the dizzying array of choices confronting those who want to adopt a green lifestyle and minimize their impact on the environment. The 60-second spot ends with the Green Police confirming that the Audi A3 TDI clean diesel is a green choice. The A3 TDI recently won the 2010 Green Car of the Year award presented by Green Car Journal and provides an EPA-rated 42 mpg on the highway — the highest fuel-economy number of any luxury car sold in the U.S. The clean diesel technology of the A3 TDI also reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.
Continue reading Green Police State Super Bowl ad by Audi Touts TDI Clean Diesel Technology
 With the delivery of two fuel-cell trucks to the Linde Gases Division, part of technology company The Linde Group, Linde Material Handling has taken another important step on the road to more intensive use of innovative drive technology. As the first industrial truck manufacturer in Europe, Linde MH has incorporated fuel cell trucks into its product range. The trucks are now offered as standard and with immediate effect, as a “Customised Option”.
Both fuel-cell trucks are based on the 3-tonne electric counterbalanced truck, the Linde E30. In addition, the enhanced beverage industry version offers an optimised view over the load. In place of the usual 80-volt battery, the trucks have a fuel cell and a tank, which stores 1.6 kilograms of hydrogen gas at 350 bar. The electricity generated from the hydrogen supplies the electric motors that drive the truck. Alongside this are so-called supercaps, large condensers, which act as a buffer and cover performance peaks, such as pulling away or lifting, for example. The trucks bear the CE mark and are permitted for use on public roads. When it comes to performance data, the trucks are not different to the equivalent battery-powered model in the range and they are tailored spe-cially to Linde Gas’ customer requirements.
Continue reading Linde Material Handling incorporates fuel cell trucks into its product range
 Have you ever thought about buying an electric car but your are waiting for the prices to come down and the technology to mature? What about an electric motorcycle? Here is one start-up company based out of California that is making several very cool models that you can choose from.
Zero Motorcycles has announced that their electric Zero S and Zero DS models have passed both U.S. and Canadian safety standards, and received a Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency. This means that buyers of the Zero S and DS are now eligible for a ten percent federal tax credit and sales tax credit as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Santa Cruz, CA based Zero says theirs are the first electric motorcycles to pass the safety standards and achieve EPA certification. The company is claiming a 455-mpg equivalent for both the S and DS, which use the same lithium ion battery and 4 kWh electric motor. Check out the video of one of their bikes being tested.
Continue reading Electric Motorcycles from California Company Now Eligible for Federal Tax Credit
 President Barack Obama this week announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs.
At a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors from around the country, the President laid out three measures that will work in concert to boost biofuels production and reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a rule on the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) that would provide financing to increase the conversion of biomass to bioenergy. The President’s Biofuels Interagency Working Group released its first report – Growing America’s Fuel. The report, authored by group co-chairs, Secretaries Vilsack and Chu, and Administrator Jackson, lays out a strategy to advance the development and commercialization of a sustainable biofuels industry to meet or exceed the nation’s biofuels targets.
Continue reading New Efforts to Support the U.S. Biofuels Industry and Reduce Energy Dependance
 Agreement part of one-stop shop experience for EV purchase process
Nissan North America has announced its selection of AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF later this year.
The Nissan LEAF five-passenger electric car will be powered by an advanced, lithium-ion battery pack that will provide a drive range of 100 miles on a full charge, as measured by the LA4 test cycle. AV’s Nissan-branded charging stations will be available at the sale of each Nissan LEAF as part of the vehicle’s total driving system. The home-charging stations are designed to provide a safe and reliable charge when installed with a connection to a 220-volt line. It will take eight hours to fully charge the Nissan LEAF from a fully discharged state.
Continue reading Nissan Selects Partner to Provide Home Charging Systems for their Electric Vehicle Customers
 Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has completed and shipped a full scale model of the engine it is building for the U.S. Land Steam Record Team. The high performance Cyclone LSR Engine will power the streamliner vehicle which will attempt to break the world land speed record for steam vehicles in Bonneville, UT, as early as August of this year.
The Cyclone LSR Engine is a modified Mark V heat-regenerative external combustion engine, capable of producing 180 HP with maximum starting torque of 850 ft/lbs and 262 ft/lbs @ 3600 RPM. It boasts an expanded steam generator to create greater surface area and water rate, which will dramatically increase power output, while keeping the engine’s total weight below 200lbs. Steam car veteran and team leader Chuk Williams will design, build and drive the U.S. Land Steam Record (USLSR) vehicle, which will attempt a 200mph record-breaking run.
Continue reading Florida Company hopes to Set Landspeed Record with its Mark V Heat Regenerative External Combustion Engine
 Over £12 million is to be invested by the government-backed Technology Strategy Board to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO2 emissions from road vehicles.
The investment will be made in sixteen proof of concept studies, which will last up to one year, and six longer-running full research and development projects. The total value of the research will be in the region of £25 million, with the remaining funding provided by the UK organisations taking part in the work.
Continue reading UK Hopes New Investment will Speed Up Development of Automotive CO2 Reduction Technology
 This years conference runs from January 25th to the 28th at the Washington DC Convention center. EDTA’s Conference & Annual Meeting features industry leaders who are building the advanced vehicles and fueling infrastructure of an electrified transportation sector. The conference will offer the industry’s roadmap for an electric drive future; distinguished speakers will provide insight into the key technology and policy breakthroughs that will speed the transition away from oil and toward sustainable, domestic electricity.
Continue reading The 2010 Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference & Annual Meeting
 ECOtality, Inc., a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, will provide a preview of its first generation of internet-based software for advanced electric vehicle charging. The software, developed by eTec (Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ECOtality, will be on display this week at the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference held in conjunction with the Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C. A basic software demonstration can be viewed at www.theEVproject.com.
Continue reading Largest U.S. Electric Vehicle Infrastucture Project Receives Funding Approval
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