http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/21/a-ferry-powered-completely-by-rechargeable-batteries/
January 21st, 2010A Ferry Powered Completely by Rechargeable Batteries
A Japanese shipbuilding company named IHI Marine United is developing a ship that can be powered entirely by rechargeable lithium batteries. It will be able to travel 80 km while carrying 800 passengers:
Its Zero Emission Electric Propulsion Ship will use batteries that can be recharged at charging stations in ports it visits. The plug-in ship powered by lithium-ion batteries would run without a diesel engine, thus cutting its carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxide emissions to zero.
The company hopes to have a commercial vehicle available in 2015.
Its Zero Emission Electric Propulsion Ship will use batteries that can be recharged at charging stations in ports it visits. The plug-in ship powered by lithium-ion batteries would run without a diesel engine, thus cutting its carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxide emissions to zero.
The company hopes to have a commercial vehicle available in 2015.
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http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/01/18/daily37.html
UPS adds more
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/01/18/daily37.html
UPS adds more green trucks
to Colorado fleet
Wednesday, January 20
United Parcel Service Inc. says it has 140 new delivery trucks powered by compressed natural gas on the streets in Colorado and another 105 in California.
The Atlanta-based package shipper said the 140 CNG-powered trucks were deployed over the past month to Denver.
The vehicles are part of UPS’ effort to reduce its emissions from the use of fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel and lower its carbon footprint.
UPS (NYSE: UPS) runs one of the largest private fleets of alternative fuel vehicles in its industry with more than 1,900. For its alternative fuel fleet, UPS has deployed CNG, liquefied natural gas, propane, electric and hybrid electric vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Brazil, Chile, Korea and the United Kingdom.
The Atlanta-based package shipper said the 140 CNG-powered trucks were deployed over the past month to Denver.
The vehicles are part of UPS’ effort to reduce its emissions from the use of fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel and lower its carbon footprint.
UPS (NYSE: UPS) runs one of the largest private fleets of alternative fuel vehicles in its industry with more than 1,900. For its alternative fuel fleet, UPS has deployed CNG, liquefied natural gas, propane, electric and hybrid electric vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Brazil, Chile, Korea and the United Kingdom.
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Trucking in the
next decade
Jan 20, 2010
LAS VEGAS. In the next ten years, trucking will see a surge in hybrid and electric vehicle adoption, widespread use of wireless vehicle management systems, and a sharp new focus on freight productivity, according to a research specialist on advanced technology, an international consultant ----“De-urbanization” or the development of linked sub-cities banded into enormous metropolitan areas, “point towards a future where light and heavy trucks,,,,, more specifically hybrid and electric commercial vehicles will have a key role to play, “ said Sandeep Kar, global program manager of commercial vehicle research at Frost & Sullivan.--Unlike some other alternatives, “hybrid trucks do not need to rely on a nationwide fuelling infrastructure, nor do they increase exposure to new energy source,” he told conference attendees.
“In 2015, Frost & Sullivan predicts that 39,400 hybrid Class 6-8 trucks will be manufactured in North America, which will represent roughly 8% of the total truck production that year,” Kar reported. About 72% of those trucks will be diesel electric hybrids, with the remainder using hydraulic hybrid technology
“In 2015, Frost & Sullivan predicts that 39,400 hybrid Class 6-8 trucks will be manufactured in North America, which will represent roughly 8% of the total truck production that year,” Kar reported. About 72% of those trucks will be diesel electric hybrids, with the remainder using hydraulic hybrid technology
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Detroit auto show gets
Detroit auto show gets charged up for new electric cars
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Between now and 2015, we expect batteries to go through at least two iterations of development," said Nancy Gioia, director of global electrification at Ford Motor Co.
Later this year,
Later this year,
Ford plans to introduce an all-electric version of its small Transit Connect van and will bring to market an all-electric Focus compact in 2011.
"We don't view electrification as a necessity to meet any country's fuel-consumption requirements," Gioia said. "We're approaching it on a much broader front than that."
Ford expects 10 to 25 percent of its overall fleet of cars and trucks to have some level of electric power by 2020. Most will probably be hybrids, she said.
Meanwhile, Nissan has been working for 17 years to develop the batteries and technology needed to build the Leaf, said Mark
"We don't view electrification as a necessity to meet any country's fuel-consumption requirements," Gioia said. "We're approaching it on a much broader front than that."
Ford expects 10 to 25 percent of its overall fleet of cars and trucks to have some level of electric power by 2020. Most will probably be hybrids, she said.
Meanwhile, Nissan has been working for 17 years to develop the batteries and technology needed to build the Leaf, said Mark
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Electric Fork Lift Trucks
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http://www.itechdiary.com/sanyo-ev-solar-tracks-trucks-with-electric-engines-and-solar-power.html
Sanyo EV Solar Tracks: trucks with electric engines and solar power
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&um=1&q=electric+fork+lift+trucks&sa=N&start=20&ndsp=20Electric Fork Lift Trucks
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http://www.itechdiary.com/sanyo-ev-solar-tracks-trucks-with-electric-engines-and-solar-power.html
Sanyo EV Solar Tracks: trucks with electric engines and solar powerDecember 30, 2009
Sanyo successfully make a truck that uses an electric engine and solar power. Sanyo EV Solar Tracks uses solar panels that takes approximately 16 hours to charge the rechargeable battery or repeated until the full 8 hours if only using sources of electricity (110 volts AC). This truck can be used as far as 130 km for all refills and heavy trucks reached 2 tons.
Sanyo successfully make a truck that uses an electric engine and solar power. Sanyo EV Solar Tracks uses solar panels that takes approximately 16 hours to charge the rechargeable battery or repeated until the full 8 hours if only using sources of electricity (110 volts AC). This truck can be used as far as 130 km for all refills and heavy trucks reached 2 tons.
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http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/remote-hybrid-helper/
Remote Hybrid Helper For Semi Trucks April 30th, 2008
The system works similar to a hybrid car; the motor generators produce electricity via regenerative braking instead of normal friction brakes, and a bank of batteries can be mounted under the trailer chassis to store this energy. When the truck/trailer combo needs to accelerate or go uphill, electric power flows from the batteries to the motors to provide some or all the power needed to propel the truck. It is one of several potential systems that aim to increase fuel economy and reduce the carbon emissions from heavily polluting tractor trailers.
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/remote-hybrid-helper/
Remote Hybrid Helper For Semi Trucks April 30th, 2008The system works similar to a hybrid car; the motor generators produce electricity via regenerative braking instead of normal friction brakes, and a bank of batteries can be mounted under the trailer chassis to store this energy. When the truck/trailer combo needs to accelerate or go uphill, electric power flows from the batteries to the motors to provide some or all the power needed to propel the truck. It is one of several potential systems that aim to increase fuel economy and reduce the carbon emissions from heavily polluting tractor trailers.
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http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1106.html
NASA unveils the Chariot "lunar truck"
All electric
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http://whenhistoryattacks.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/electric-trucks-and-tractors/
Earth Tractor:
A powerful electric lawn mower,
electric garden tractor, electric golf cart,
and/or electric utility cart with zero emissions of pollutants or noise.
NEAT VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bViEZhCvERo
PORT OF LOS ANGELES -- NEAT VIDEO LARGE ELECTRIC TRUCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f1AlrG8gVU
In 2007, the Port of Los Angeles and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) partnered to fund the prototype of the world's most powerful short-range heavy-duty electric truck. The age...
NEAT VIDEO ON SOLAR TRACTOR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R26RdfqGvUE
a 1954 farmall tractor converted to solar by running the motor through the power takeoff- everything is still origional. Check out more- John Howe 298 McIntire Rd. Waterford, Me 04088 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=22510
31 Dec 2009 HEADLINE
The Electric Jetliner of 2030
Source: Softpedia.com Class: SYNDICATED NEWS SYNOPSIS:
Group of experts from the IEEE are investigating a blended wing body jetliner powered by superconducting electric propulsion system.
The large number of passenger, cargo and military jet airplanes out there today significantly contributes to global warming and climate change. Primarily, the craft do so by burning fossil fuels and releasing significant amounts of pollution in the air, but they also create contrails. These are exhaust byproducts that linger and drift in the skies, becoming indistinguishable from clouds. They alter weather patterns, cloud and precipitation formation, which in turn promotes the devastating outcomes of the greenhouse effect, LiveScience reports.
Flight engineers have been working on methods of reducing these massive impacts that jets have on the environment for many years, but considerable breakthroughs have yet to be produced. This year saw the testing of larger, solar-powered aircraft, but they cannot lift large weights, or even carry passengers. This specific technology is still in its infancy, and, for now, applications include only spy planes, military drones, and high-altitude reconnaissance vehicles. At least a decade or two will have to pass before advancements could finally see us traveling in Sun-powered aircraft. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://electrificationcoalition.org/index.php
The objective of the Electrification Coalition is to create a roadmap that makes feasible the adoption of a national goal for the...
... complete transformation of the light-duty vehicle fleet into one in which grid-enabled mobility is the new standard. By 2040, 75 percent of the light-duty vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States should be electric miles.
A quick skim through the 170+ pages document, which I am informed
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Cat Trucks: The One for Mining.
Watch an advanced video preview of the new electric drive 95F AC (currently in development) and get the latest updates on technology products, including MineStar” FleetCommander and the new Object Detection system (IM, November 2009, p6).
Go to www.cat.com/f-series
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http://sanfrancisco.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=196780&type_news=latest
http://www.electradrive.net/what_we_do
County of Alameda announces partnership with ElectraDrive
Oakland, CA, 25 November 2009The County of Alameda has entered into a partnership with ElectraDrive for a pilot conversion of one of its fleet Dodge Dakotas to extended-range electric drive.
Read more...
http://www.electradrive.net/
reserve your electric drivetrain soon
ElectraDrive is preparing to accept prepayments and reservations for its
Add-on Electric Drive for light trucks, beginning in January 2010.
We welcome inquiries from:
Fleets Contractors and consumers
For more details, see How to Order.
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VIDEO
http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2009/12/10/rimington.dane.solar.sailor.cnn
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/11/green.shipping/
Can shipping go green?
December 11, 2009
London, England (CNN) -- In a city where one can hardly see the horizon because of an almost constant cloud of filth and pollution, many Hong Kong residents have long given up on the idea of a clean, green life.
But one Australian company is trying to counter that, with the introduction in the city's harbor, the second busiest in the world, of eco-friendly ferries that run on solar and wind power.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Solar and wind-powered ferries are being introduced in Hong Kong's polluted harbor
The shipping industry, slow to adopt green solutions, is looking in that direction
Shipping emissions are said to cause the death of 60,000 people annually
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Adelaide’s solar electric bus
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http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1106.html
NASA unveils the Chariot "lunar truck"All electric
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http://whenhistoryattacks.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/electric-trucks-and-tractors/
Earth Tractor:
A powerful electric lawn mower,
electric garden tractor, electric golf cart,
and/or electric utility cart with zero emissions of pollutants or noise.
NEAT VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bViEZhCvERo
PORT OF LOS ANGELES -- NEAT VIDEO LARGE ELECTRIC TRUCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f1AlrG8gVU
In 2007, the Port of Los Angeles and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) partnered to fund the prototype of the world's most powerful short-range heavy-duty electric truck. The age...
NEAT VIDEO ON SOLAR TRACTOR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R26RdfqGvUE
a 1954 farmall tractor converted to solar by running the motor through the power takeoff- everything is still origional. Check out more- John Howe 298 McIntire Rd. Waterford, Me 04088 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=22510
31 Dec 2009 HEADLINE
The Electric Jetliner of 2030
Source: Softpedia.com Class: SYNDICATED NEWS SYNOPSIS:
Group of experts from the IEEE are investigating a blended wing body jetliner powered by superconducting electric propulsion system.
The large number of passenger, cargo and military jet airplanes out there today significantly contributes to global warming and climate change. Primarily, the craft do so by burning fossil fuels and releasing significant amounts of pollution in the air, but they also create contrails. These are exhaust byproducts that linger and drift in the skies, becoming indistinguishable from clouds. They alter weather patterns, cloud and precipitation formation, which in turn promotes the devastating outcomes of the greenhouse effect, LiveScience reports.
Flight engineers have been working on methods of reducing these massive impacts that jets have on the environment for many years, but considerable breakthroughs have yet to be produced. This year saw the testing of larger, solar-powered aircraft, but they cannot lift large weights, or even carry passengers. This specific technology is still in its infancy, and, for now, applications include only spy planes, military drones, and high-altitude reconnaissance vehicles. At least a decade or two will have to pass before advancements could finally see us traveling in Sun-powered aircraft. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://electrificationcoalition.org/index.php
The objective of the Electrification Coalition is to create a roadmap that makes feasible the adoption of a national goal for the...
... complete transformation of the light-duty vehicle fleet into one in which grid-enabled mobility is the new standard. By 2040, 75 percent of the light-duty vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States should be electric miles.
A quick skim through the 170+ pages document, which I am informed
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Cat Trucks: The One for Mining.Watch an advanced video preview of the new electric drive 95F AC (currently in development) and get the latest updates on technology products, including MineStar” FleetCommander and the new Object Detection system (IM, November 2009, p6).
Go to www.cat.com/f-series
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http://sanfrancisco.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=196780&type_news=latest
http://www.electradrive.net/what_we_do
County of Alameda announces partnership with ElectraDrive
Oakland, CA, 25 November 2009The County of Alameda has entered into a partnership with ElectraDrive for a pilot conversion of one of its fleet Dodge Dakotas to extended-range electric drive.
Read more...
http://www.electradrive.net/
reserve your electric drivetrain soon
ElectraDrive is preparing to accept prepayments and reservations for its
Add-on Electric Drive for light trucks, beginning in January 2010.
We welcome inquiries from:
Fleets Contractors and consumers
For more details, see How to Order.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VIDEO
http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2009/12/10/rimington.dane.solar.sailor.cnn
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/11/green.shipping/
Can shipping go green?December 11, 2009
London, England (CNN) -- In a city where one can hardly see the horizon because of an almost constant cloud of filth and pollution, many Hong Kong residents have long given up on the idea of a clean, green life.
But one Australian company is trying to counter that, with the introduction in the city's harbor, the second busiest in the world, of eco-friendly ferries that run on solar and wind power.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Solar and wind-powered ferries are being introduced in Hong Kong's polluted harbor
The shipping industry, slow to adopt green solutions, is looking in that direction
Shipping emissions are said to cause the death of 60,000 people annually
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The Adelaide City Council’s new electric bus is to be recharged using 100% solar energy. The Tindo, whose name is taken from the Kaurna Aboriginal name for sun, will be used everyday on the Adelaide City Council’s free Adelaide Connector Bus service.
ZeroTruck Enters Production, First Model Sold to Santa Monica
June 24th, 2009
The ZeroTruck by Electrorides has finally entered production with the first unit being sold to the City of Santa Monica in California.
Big Rigs Going Electric - Freightliner and BalqonSeptember 25th, 2009 in Electric Cars, Other Vehicles
We’ve talked about electric and hydrogen-powered big trucks before, of course. There are some updates on what’s happening with the new wave of greener, electric-based trucking now. One goes into production and gets lithium batteries and the other is a new concept based on another design. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.zoomilife.com/tag/electric-truck/
Vision Motors Signs Distribution Agreement With LA Freightliner for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Trucks
October 2nd, 2009 in Other Vehicles
Back in April, we reported that Vision Industries (Vision Motor Corp) had completed second-stage load testing with their Tyrano trucks for Los Angeles Freightliner. The Tyrano is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered truck whose current incarnation is as a day cab (daily delivery) Class 8 (80,000 GVW) truck. On Monday, Vision announced that they had signed a deal with LA Freightliner to distribute the Tyrano ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.zoomilife.com/tag/electric-truck/
October 5th, 2009 in Other Vehicles
December 26, 2007
Tindo uses 11 Swiss-made Zebra sodium nickel chloride batteries. These batteries give Tindo a 200km range and are recharged using a unique solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Adelaide Central Bus Station. The $550,000 solar PV system supplied by BP Solar is currently Adelaide’s largest grid-connected system, generating almost 70,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year to offset the total energy required to recharge Tindo’s batteries.
Tindo uses 11 Swiss-made Zebra sodium nickel chloride batteries. These batteries give Tindo a 200km range and are recharged using a unique solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Adelaide Central Bus Station. The $550,000 solar PV system supplied by BP Solar is currently Adelaide’s largest grid-connected system, generating almost 70,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year to offset the total energy required to recharge Tindo’s batteries.
guides_factsheets/tindo_fact_sheet.pdf
http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/solar/
http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/solar/
bp_solar_australia/STAGING/local_assets/
downloads_pdfs/a/Aust_ps_solar_AdelaideBusStation.pdf------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.newairplane.com/environment/sustainableBiofuels/
Boeing flies plane on
biofuels, camaelina ?
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Toyota Making Hybrid Big Rigs in 2010February 8th, 2009
Hino Motors, Ltd., a large-vehicle subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, will be introducing a hybrid truck in Japan, the USA, and Australia in 2010. These trucks will see about 2.5 times better fuel economy than current, comparable (conventional) models.
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Boeing flies plane on
biofuels, camaelina ?
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Toyota Making Hybrid Big Rigs in 2010February 8th, 2009Hino Motors, Ltd., a large-vehicle subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, will be introducing a hybrid truck in Japan, the USA, and Australia in 2010. These trucks will see about 2.5 times better fuel economy than current, comparable (conventional) models.
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ZeroTruck Enters Production, First Model Sold to Santa MonicaJune 24th, 2009
The ZeroTruck by Electrorides has finally entered production with the first unit being sold to the City of Santa Monica in California.
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Big Rigs Going Electric - Freightliner and BalqonSeptember 25th, 2009 in Electric Cars, Other VehiclesWe’ve talked about electric and hydrogen-powered big trucks before, of course. There are some updates on what’s happening with the new wave of greener, electric-based trucking now. One goes into production and gets lithium batteries and the other is a new concept based on another design. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.zoomilife.com/tag/electric-truck/
Vision Motors Signs Distribution Agreement With LA Freightliner for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell TrucksOctober 2nd, 2009 in Other Vehicles
Back in April, we reported that Vision Industries (Vision Motor Corp) had completed second-stage load testing with their Tyrano trucks for Los Angeles Freightliner. The Tyrano is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered truck whose current incarnation is as a day cab (daily delivery) Class 8 (80,000 GVW) truck. On Monday, Vision announced that they had signed a deal with LA Freightliner to distribute the Tyrano ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.zoomilife.com/tag/electric-truck/
A few days ago, we brought you news of Vision Motor’s plans to sell their hydrogen fuel-cell big trucks through LA Freightliner. Balqon, the other big player in this electric big trucks game, has now announced that they will be producing an on-road highway-ready version of their trucks as well.
Read More: Balqon Not To Be Left Behind: New Highway-Ready Electric Truck
Read More: Balqon Not To Be Left Behind: New Highway-Ready Electric Truck
October 5th, 2009 in Other VehiclesBalqon Not To Be Left Behind: New Highway-Ready Electric Truck
Others with plug-in electrics in the works: Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. and Altec Industries jointly are producing electric utility-type trucks with aerial ladders for Pacific Gas and Electric. Their plan is to manufacture thousands of plug-in trucks at Smith’s Kansas City, Mo., plant that would replace diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks on deliveries and service calls.
Manufacturers are also bringing out diesel hybrids for longer hauls of 100 miles or so, with Kenworth, Mack, Navistar and Peterbilt targeting large nationwide, regional and private fleets. The market won’t be confined to just the big-rig behemoths. Balqon Corp. is set to make medium-size battery-powered trucks at its Harbor City, Calif., plant that can haul seven tons of cargo and go 90 miles or so on a single charge
Truck Manufacturers Going Electric
Government carrots and sticks are fueling the push to put more truckers on battery power.
By Jim Ostroff, Associate Editor, The Kiplinger Letter
December 1, 2009
Big-rig makers are eager to jump on the plug-in bandwagon, joining automakers in the scramble to take advantage of government incentives for vehicles that run on batteries. Next year, Navistar, with the aid of a $39-million federal stimulus grant, will build 400 midsize trucks powered by batteries and intended for the urban parcel and product delivery market. Navistar’s production at a shuttered Monaco Coach motor home plant in Elkhart, Ind., is expected to ramp up to make thousands of electric trucks with a 100-mile range, within a few years.Government carrots and sticks are fueling the push to put more truckers on battery power.
By Jim Ostroff, Associate Editor, The Kiplinger Letter
December 1, 2009
Others with plug-in electrics in the works: Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. and Altec Industries jointly are producing electric utility-type trucks with aerial ladders for Pacific Gas and Electric. Their plan is to manufacture thousands of plug-in trucks at Smith’s Kansas City, Mo., plant that would replace diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks on deliveries and service calls.
Manufacturers are also bringing out diesel hybrids for longer hauls of 100 miles or so, with Kenworth, Mack, Navistar and Peterbilt targeting large nationwide, regional and private fleets. The market won’t be confined to just the big-rig behemoths. Balqon Corp. is set to make medium-size battery-powered trucks at its Harbor City, Calif., plant that can haul seven tons of cargo and go 90 miles or so on a single charge
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FREIGHTLINER IS WORKING ON AN ELECTRIC TRUCK
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http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/page/pkg
Driven to extremes: Misbehavior on E.V. school buses
Published Feb. 24, 2008 in the Tribune newspapers
Tribune's reporter Nicole Beyer takes a closer look at students' and drivers' misbehavior on E.V. school buses. This special report was done in collaboration with ABC 15
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As Truck Fleets Move Toward Hybrids, School Buses Still Many Years Away
Driven to extremes: Misbehavior on E.V. school busesPublished Feb. 24, 2008 in the Tribune newspapers
Tribune's reporter Nicole Beyer takes a closer look at students' and drivers' misbehavior on E.V. school buses. This special report was done in collaboration with ABC 15
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As Truck Fleets Move Toward Hybrids, School Buses Still Many Years Away
24 November 2009
Pike Research has released results from a survey that indicate that 10 percent of truck fleets by 2015 will be plug-in hybrids.
TodaysTrucking.com reported today that, according to Boulder, Colo, research firm, hybrid sales will jump to more than 830,000 vehicles five years from now compared to 300,000 vehicles in 2009. The U.S. market is expected to lead all other countries.
Even better for the environment is the zero-emissions technology, which exists for heavy-duty commercial trucks, says Lawrence Weisdorn of Vision Industries Corp.
There are also a couple of companies that are toying with zero-emissions school buses.
But, still, cost is a very big factor, and the market seeing anything viable and cost effective are years and years away.
What we’re hearing is that a $375,000, as-yet unproven vehicle make no sense when compared to a bus that costs four times less and runs on, say, propane or CNG, which has a lot of available data to digest. note ::: YEA JUST WAIT UNTILL YOU START PAYING CARBON TAX!!!!
But, still, cost is a very big factor, and the market seeing anything viable and cost effective are years and years away.
What we’re hearing is that a $375,000, as-yet unproven vehicle make no sense when compared to a bus that costs four times less and runs on, say, propane or CNG, which has a lot of available data to digest. note ::: YEA JUST WAIT UNTILL YOU START PAYING CARBON TAX!!!!
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http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/Story/2009/11/Volvo-Trucks-Upgrades-Hybrid-Refuse-Truck.aspx?interstitial=1
Volvo Trucks Upgrades Hybrid Refuse Truck
November 24, 2009
LONDON, U.K. --- Volvo Trucks is launching an upgrade of its hybrid refuse truck, Volvo Trucks Europe Division said---"Up to 30 percent lower fuel consumption, low emissions and a low noise level make this hybrid a very attractive choice. That's why we're keen to test
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http://www.worktruckonline.com/News/Story/2009/11/Fleet-Managers-Learn-How-to-Go-Green-to-Save-Green-at-the-Green-Truck-Summit-2010.aspx
Fleet Managers: November 24, 2009
http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/Story/2009/11/Volvo-Trucks-Upgrades-Hybrid-Refuse-Truck.aspx?interstitial=1
Volvo Trucks Upgrades Hybrid Refuse TruckNovember 24, 2009
LONDON, U.K. --- Volvo Trucks is launching an upgrade of its hybrid refuse truck, Volvo Trucks Europe Division said---"Up to 30 percent lower fuel consumption, low emissions and a low noise level make this hybrid a very attractive choice. That's why we're keen to test
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http://www.worktruckonline.com/News/Story/2009/11/Fleet-Managers-Learn-How-to-Go-Green-to-Save-Green-at-the-Green-Truck-Summit-2010.aspx
Fleet Managers: November 24, 2009Learn How to Go Green
to Save Green at the
Green Truck Summit 2010
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - Jack Roush, chairman of Roush Enterprises and CEO/co-owner of NASCAR team Roush Fenway Racing, will be one of the keynote speakers at the Green Truck Summit 2010, March 9-10, 2010, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) and CALSTART announced. Roush's address with Roy Willis, president and CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council, will be one of 25 sessions on clean technologies and alternative fuels for work trucks presented at the Green Truck Summit.The Green Truck Summit covers all current "green" power sources for work trucks, including hydraulic hybrid (HHV), hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), natural gas hybrid (NG-hybrid), renewable natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell, propane, biodiesel and electric drive....---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Electric truck company lands in Stockton
November 4, 2009
EVI expects to employ about 150 people at its Stockton operation, and create 300 more jobs in California at suppliers and other businesses.
An EVI spokesman said the converted trucks cost between $120,000 and $180,000, depending in part on the size of the lithium-ion battery pack the customer orders. The trucks come with ranges of 60, 80 and 115 miles, depending on battery size.Other companies are already pursuing plans to make electric vehicles in California There are also several companies that specialize in converting hybrid cars into plug-in hybrids, which can travel a short distance under electric power.
EVI plans to jump into the plug-in hybrid business too, and is also looking at doing electric conversions of school buses and port equipment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
www.gizmag.com/tag/electric+vehicle/2/
August 18, 2009
Eaton announces major development of plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles
Eaton Corporation’s truck and electrical businesses will play a major role in producing 378 plug-in hybrid electric power vehicles, the largest commercial hybrid deployment to date in the U.S., thanks to a USD$45.4 million government grant. Eaton will also provide the electrical charging infrastructure for these vehicles. Read More
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2009/11/electric-trucks.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UpToSpeed+%28Up+to+Speed%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
Electric truck company lands in StocktonNovember 4, 2009
EVI expects to employ about 150 people at its Stockton operation, and create 300 more jobs in California at suppliers and other businesses.
An EVI spokesman said the converted trucks cost between $120,000 and $180,000, depending in part on the size of the lithium-ion battery pack the customer orders. The trucks come with ranges of 60, 80 and 115 miles, depending on battery size.Other companies are already pursuing plans to make electric vehicles in California There are also several companies that specialize in converting hybrid cars into plug-in hybrids, which can travel a short distance under electric power.
EVI plans to jump into the plug-in hybrid business too, and is also looking at doing electric conversions of school buses and port equipment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
www.gizmag.com/tag/electric+vehicle/2/
August 18, 2009Eaton announces major development of plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles
Eaton Corporation’s truck and electrical businesses will play a major role in producing 378 plug-in hybrid electric power vehicles, the largest commercial hybrid deployment to date in the U.S., thanks to a USD$45.4 million government grant. Eaton will also provide the electrical charging infrastructure for these vehicles. Read More
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Freightliner and Enova to develop all-electric truck chassis
It seems as though the entry of newcomers Modec and Smith Electric Vehicles (and maybe even Boulder Electric Vehicles) into the North American electric truck market has prompted Freightliner to set about putting their own all-electric chassis together. To help speed things along, they have enlisted the aid of Enova Systems, a company with hybrid and electric vehicle experience. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and the California cleantech firm have signed a Letter of Intent that will see the Enova 120kW and 90kW drivetrains married ...
green.autoblog.com/tag/electric+delivery+truck/
Freightliner and Enova to develop all-electric truck chassisIt seems as though the entry of newcomers Modec and Smith Electric Vehicles (and maybe even Boulder Electric Vehicles) into the North American electric truck market has prompted Freightliner to set about putting their own all-electric chassis together. To help speed things along, they have enlisted the aid of Enova Systems, a company with hybrid and electric vehicle experience. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and the California cleantech firm have signed a Letter of Intent that will see the Enova 120kW and 90kW drivetrains married ...
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Coke uses hybrid electric trucks?
Kind of cool! Now if only there were fully electric. Though that'd be some massively heavy batteries.
Rumor has it they are going Hydrogen Gas or HHo fuel.
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featured.matternetwork.com/2009/3/diesel-hybr...
March 05, 2009
Diesel Hybrid Trucks Deliver Savings, Cut Footprint
Maybe it's the threat of a rejuvenated rail system or prepping for a carbon cap law, but transportation companies are accelerating efforts to push diesel-electric trucks into commercial markets. Soon delivery vehicles and 18-wheelers will be softer on the environment while saving money.
This week's National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show included the debut of two diesel-electric vehicles, including an innovative hydraulic hybrid van from Freightliner. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC)'s walk-in van improves fuel efficiency by up to 70 percent, according to the company
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GM's long road back to electric cars
The S10 Electric pickup, a modified version of GM's standard compact truck, was powered by a modified version of the EV1's electric drive system.
Introduced around the same time as the EV1, the electric S10 was designed solely for fleet use by "companies or agencies with predictable driving routes." The trucks were designed to help fleet owners meet federal zero-emission vehicle requirements. Several hundred were leased or sold.
Coke uses hybrid electric trucks?Kind of cool! Now if only there were fully electric. Though that'd be some massively heavy batteries.
Rumor has it they are going Hydrogen Gas or HHo fuel.
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featured.matternetwork.com/2009/3/diesel-hybr...
March 05, 2009Diesel Hybrid Trucks Deliver Savings, Cut Footprint
Maybe it's the threat of a rejuvenated rail system or prepping for a carbon cap law, but transportation companies are accelerating efforts to push diesel-electric trucks into commercial markets. Soon delivery vehicles and 18-wheelers will be softer on the environment while saving money.
This week's National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show included the debut of two diesel-electric vehicles, including an innovative hydraulic hybrid van from Freightliner. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC)'s walk-in van improves fuel efficiency by up to 70 percent, according to the company
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money.cnn.com/.../8.html
GM's long road back to electric carsThe S10 Electric pickup, a modified version of GM's standard compact truck, was powered by a modified version of the EV1's electric drive system.
Introduced around the same time as the EV1, the electric S10 was designed solely for fleet use by "companies or agencies with predictable driving routes." The trucks were designed to help fleet owners meet federal zero-emission vehicle requirements. Several hundred were leased or sold.
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Peddling Electric Trucks on Capitol Hill
January 12, 2009,
Mr. Abramson, president and chief executive of Electrorides, Inc., was at the U.S. Capitol last Thursday, behind the wheel of a delivery truck whose gasoline engine was replaced with a 100-kilowatt motor. (For unreformed gear-heads, that’s 134 horsepower.)
In the back, located under the truck’s bed and between the frame rails, were lithium-ion batteries that carried 65 kilowatt-hours of energy — about as much as a typical house uses in three weeks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
gas2.org/.../
FedEx Delving Into the World of Electric Cars. Chooses UK-Based Modec for Initial Order of 10 Delivery Vans
December 12th, 2008
Adding to its green fleet of more than 170 hybrid electric delivery vans worldwide, FedEx has decided to try out fully electric vehicles as well with a small group of 10 London-based test trucks.
FedEx has ordered 10 purpose-built zero tailpipe emissions cargo vans from UK-based electric vehicle manufacturer Modec. The new electric trucks are specifically built for the duty cycles required in stop-start city driving, can go 70 miles on one charge, and can haul up to 2 tonnes (2.2 US tons) of cargo
The trucks are designed around a swappable battery pack that can be changed out during the day to avoid downtime while charging the vehicles. Modec actually leases the batteries to its customers, so as new battery technologies become available the batteries can be replaced with the new ones thereby relieving the natural process of obsolescence
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http://www.warrenkarlenzig.com/2009/05/29/kansas-city-missouri-to-get-electric-truck-plant-more-green-supply-chain-jobs-to-come/
185 Hybrid Electric Coke Delivery Trucks to Hit the Road in 2009
FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Diesel Hybrids with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Coca-Cola’s Fleet of Hybrid Electric Delivery Trucks Hits Miami
A Lesson from Amsterdam: Reducing Our Transportation Carbon Footprint
City of Paris Puts Map of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Online
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http://www.warrenkarlenzig.com/2009/02/10/the-country-with-the-cheapest-clean-energy-will-win-the-economic-competition-of-the-future-obama/
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Kansas City Missouri To Get Electric Truck Plant - More Green Supply Chain Jobs To Come
As reported in The Kansas City Star, “Smith Electric Vehicles US is on track to begin building electric trucks in July at a plant near Kansas City International Airport. The company is betting that it will find sufficient demand because the delivery market is ideal for electric trucks.” The Smiths are expensive but do have far lower operating costs than a gas or diesel delivery truck: even compared to hybrids. If plans work out, a nearby battery making pla…
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/.../
Peddling Electric Trucks on Capitol Hill
January 12, 2009,
Mr. Abramson, president and chief executive of Electrorides, Inc., was at the U.S. Capitol last Thursday, behind the wheel of a delivery truck whose gasoline engine was replaced with a 100-kilowatt motor. (For unreformed gear-heads, that’s 134 horsepower.)
In the back, located under the truck’s bed and between the frame rails, were lithium-ion batteries that carried 65 kilowatt-hours of energy — about as much as a typical house uses in three weeks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
gas2.org/.../
FedEx Delving Into the World of Electric Cars. Chooses UK-Based Modec for Initial Order of 10 Delivery VansDecember 12th, 2008
Adding to its green fleet of more than 170 hybrid electric delivery vans worldwide, FedEx has decided to try out fully electric vehicles as well with a small group of 10 London-based test trucks.
FedEx has ordered 10 purpose-built zero tailpipe emissions cargo vans from UK-based electric vehicle manufacturer Modec. The new electric trucks are specifically built for the duty cycles required in stop-start city driving, can go 70 miles on one charge, and can haul up to 2 tonnes (2.2 US tons) of cargo
The trucks are designed around a swappable battery pack that can be changed out during the day to avoid downtime while charging the vehicles. Modec actually leases the batteries to its customers, so as new battery technologies become available the batteries can be replaced with the new ones thereby relieving the natural process of obsolescence
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http://www.warrenkarlenzig.com/2009/05/29/kansas-city-missouri-to-get-electric-truck-plant-more-green-supply-chain-jobs-to-come/
185 Hybrid Electric Coke Delivery Trucks to Hit the Road in 2009
FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Diesel Hybrids with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Coca-Cola’s Fleet of Hybrid Electric Delivery Trucks Hits Miami
A Lesson from Amsterdam: Reducing Our Transportation Carbon Footprint
City of Paris Puts Map of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Online
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http://www.warrenkarlenzig.com/2009/02/10/the-country-with-the-cheapest-clean-energy-will-win-the-economic-competition-of-the-future-obama/
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Kansas City Missouri To Get Electric Truck Plant - More Green Supply Chain Jobs To ComeAs reported in The Kansas City Star, “Smith Electric Vehicles US is on track to begin building electric trucks in July at a plant near Kansas City International Airport. The company is betting that it will find sufficient demand because the delivery market is ideal for electric trucks.” The Smiths are expensive but do have far lower operating costs than a gas or diesel delivery truck: even compared to hybrids. If plans work out, a nearby battery making pla…
http://evmaine.org/html/electric_trucks.html
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/02/electric-truck.html?cid=150287807
Greenspace
L.A. port gets its first electric truck
February 24, 2009
Today, the first of 25 heavy-duty all-electric trucks rolled off a new Los Angeles assembly line. All are slated to work at the Port of Los Angeles or to make short hauls to and from the harbor.
The mini fleet results from a partnership involving the Port of Los Angeles, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a small business called Balqon Corp.
For a vehicle that is going to be doing a lot of grunt work with rusty cargo containers, its coming out party was pretty splashy.
Today, the first of 25 heavy-duty all-electric trucks rolled off a new Los Angeles assembly line. All are slated to work at the Port of Los Angeles or to make short hauls to and from the harbor. The mini fleet results from a partnership involving the Port of Los Angeles, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a small business called Balqon Corp.
For a vehicle that is going to be doing a lot of grunt work with rusty cargo containers, its coming out party was pretty splashy.
The Nautilus E30 has a range of 40 miles (under a full load) to 60 miles (when not hauling). It powers up by plugging into a 230-volt or 480-volt charger for about three hours. More in: Los Angeles area, Oceans, Renewable Energy
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EVI's all-electric trucks for the U.S. market unveiled in Chicago
Mar 6th 2009
Ford and Modec are not the only companies targeting America with electric trucks. Electric Vehicles International (EVI) unveiled it's "Road Ready" commercial transport electric vehicle for the U.S. market in Chicago today at the Work Truck Show. EVI lists the two trucks it is offering on its website:
eviLightTruck (center), a mid-speed electric vehicle (45-60 miles per hour) that has a customizable battery configuration. It can also be outfitted with a hybrid drive for extended range. This is a Class 3 truck, and the full-electric version that is on display costs between $50,000 to $55,000, with the batteries not included in that price (they are leased).
eviRoute 1500 (on the right), a 40-mile range low-speed electric truck.This model sells for $15,000 to $20,000, including the batteries.
(not sure what the truck on the left is) Also, these trucks might quality for federal tax incentives that can range from $7,500 to $15,000. EVI says it has delivered 1,000 vehicles worldwide and says they "guarantee the industry's shortest lead time on all our vehicles" in America. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can Fish Teach us to Make Hydropower in Calm Waters?
Read more about it and watch video demonstrations here:
http://www.vortexhydroenergy.com/
Most hydropower turbines require water to be flowing at a 5-knot minimum. But now, scientists are borrowing from fish to create energy in slow-moving water.
By Ben BlockPublished in the April 2009 issue.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/renewablee...
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgammablog.com%2F2008%2F11%2F30%2Fvivace-vortex-induced-vibrations-for-aquatic-clean-energy%2F&ei=Sj40Sav4C4rKtQOB_6D5CA&usg=AFQjCNFuZAq7wZ3-S68Uj7-lHHeH8UALng&sig2=fBwdvJMoPp1d9bWSpf-qPw
A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could potentially provide enough power for the entire world. The new device, called Vivace, is inspired by the way fish swim, and consists of a system of cylinders positioned horizontal to the water flow and attached to springs.
Other existing technologies which use water power, relying on the action of waves, tides or faster currents created by dams, are far more limited in where they can be used, and also cause greater obstructions when they are built in rivers or the sea. Turbines and water mills need an average current of five or six knots to operate efficiently, while most of the earth's currents are slower than three knots. The Vivace can generate energy using currents that are as slow as under 1 knot and do not obstruct views or access on the water's surface since they can be installed on the river or ocean floor. Scientists also claim that this new technology is more gentle on aquatic life since it is slow moving and mimics the natural vortex patterns created by the movement of swimming fish.
The makers of Vivace state that these simple devices are made from rugged moving parts which stand up well to the elements and continual usage with minimal maintenace required. An installation of 1 x 1.5 kilometers (less that 1/2 square mile) in a current of 3 knots could generate enough power for 100,000 homes.
A Prototype, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office Naval Research, is currently operating in the Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory at the University of Michigan. This device has met and often exceeded expectations; thereby, providing strong evidence to proceed to the next scale, a multi-kilowatt field demonstration.
2. RE: Can Fish Teach us to Make Hydropower in Calm Waters?The real threat to the salmon is sealions. In 1970 there were an estimated 7000 in California. Now there are over 230,000. The salmon population is down 90%, and 80% of the surviving fish are marked by sealions when they return. The environmental movement at the top is all about money - donations, grants. They really don't care that the wild coho salmon is going extinct due to gross overpopulation of sealions. They print pictures of cute animals, and money rolls in. Then they blame the farmers, dams, anything else.
1. RE: Can Fish Teach us to Make Hydropower in Calm Waters?Website: www.purplesagemotel.comIt looks like we can, or soon will be able to generate electricity in slow moving rivers without the need for dams. How cool would that be? No more destroying habitat and wildlife (salmon & more) for the sake of electricity!
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/02/electric-truck.html?cid=150287807
Greenspace
L.A. port gets its first electric truckFebruary 24, 2009
Today, the first of 25 heavy-duty all-electric trucks rolled off a new Los Angeles assembly line. All are slated to work at the Port of Los Angeles or to make short hauls to and from the harbor.
The mini fleet results from a partnership involving the Port of Los Angeles, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a small business called Balqon Corp.
For a vehicle that is going to be doing a lot of grunt work with rusty cargo containers, its coming out party was pretty splashy.
Today, the first of 25 heavy-duty all-electric trucks rolled off a new Los Angeles assembly line. All are slated to work at the Port of Los Angeles or to make short hauls to and from the harbor. The mini fleet results from a partnership involving the Port of Los Angeles, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a small business called Balqon Corp.
For a vehicle that is going to be doing a lot of grunt work with rusty cargo containers, its coming out party was pretty splashy.
The Nautilus E30 has a range of 40 miles (under a full load) to 60 miles (when not hauling). It powers up by plugging into a 230-volt or 480-volt charger for about three hours. More in: Los Angeles area, Oceans, Renewable Energy
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green.autoblog.com/.../
EVI's all-electric trucks for the U.S. market unveiled in ChicagoMar 6th 2009
Ford and Modec are not the only companies targeting America with electric trucks. Electric Vehicles International (EVI) unveiled it's "Road Ready" commercial transport electric vehicle for the U.S. market in Chicago today at the Work Truck Show. EVI lists the two trucks it is offering on its website:
eviLightTruck (center), a mid-speed electric vehicle (45-60 miles per hour) that has a customizable battery configuration. It can also be outfitted with a hybrid drive for extended range. This is a Class 3 truck, and the full-electric version that is on display costs between $50,000 to $55,000, with the batteries not included in that price (they are leased).
eviRoute 1500 (on the right), a 40-mile range low-speed electric truck.This model sells for $15,000 to $20,000, including the batteries.
(not sure what the truck on the left is) Also, these trucks might quality for federal tax incentives that can range from $7,500 to $15,000. EVI says it has delivered 1,000 vehicles worldwide and says they "guarantee the industry's shortest lead time on all our vehicles" in America. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can Fish Teach us to Make Hydropower in Calm Waters?
Read more about it and watch video demonstrations here:http://www.vortexhydroenergy.com/
Most hydropower turbines require water to be flowing at a 5-knot minimum. But now, scientists are borrowing from fish to create energy in slow-moving water.
By Ben BlockPublished in the April 2009 issue.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/renewablee...
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgammablog.com%2F2008%2F11%2F30%2Fvivace-vortex-induced-vibrations-for-aquatic-clean-energy%2F&ei=Sj40Sav4C4rKtQOB_6D5CA&usg=AFQjCNFuZAq7wZ3-S68Uj7-lHHeH8UALng&sig2=fBwdvJMoPp1d9bWSpf-qPw
A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could potentially provide enough power for the entire world. The new device, called Vivace, is inspired by the way fish swim, and consists of a system of cylinders positioned horizontal to the water flow and attached to springs.
Other existing technologies which use water power, relying on the action of waves, tides or faster currents created by dams, are far more limited in where they can be used, and also cause greater obstructions when they are built in rivers or the sea. Turbines and water mills need an average current of five or six knots to operate efficiently, while most of the earth's currents are slower than three knots. The Vivace can generate energy using currents that are as slow as under 1 knot and do not obstruct views or access on the water's surface since they can be installed on the river or ocean floor. Scientists also claim that this new technology is more gentle on aquatic life since it is slow moving and mimics the natural vortex patterns created by the movement of swimming fish.
The makers of Vivace state that these simple devices are made from rugged moving parts which stand up well to the elements and continual usage with minimal maintenace required. An installation of 1 x 1.5 kilometers (less that 1/2 square mile) in a current of 3 knots could generate enough power for 100,000 homes.
A Prototype, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office Naval Research, is currently operating in the Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory at the University of Michigan. This device has met and often exceeded expectations; thereby, providing strong evidence to proceed to the next scale, a multi-kilowatt field demonstration.
2. RE: Can Fish Teach us to Make Hydropower in Calm Waters?The real threat to the salmon is sealions. In 1970 there were an estimated 7000 in California. Now there are over 230,000. The salmon population is down 90%, and 80% of the surviving fish are marked by sealions when they return. The environmental movement at the top is all about money - donations, grants. They really don't care that the wild coho salmon is going extinct due to gross overpopulation of sealions. They print pictures of cute animals, and money rolls in. Then they blame the farmers, dams, anything else.
1. RE: Can Fish Teach us to Make Hydropower in Calm Waters?Website: www.purplesagemotel.comIt looks like we can, or soon will be able to generate electricity in slow moving rivers without the need for dams. How cool would that be? No more destroying habitat and wildlife (salmon & more) for the sake of electricity!
