Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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China Energy Indonesia Power Grid 416

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

From 1970 to 2010, vehicle distance travelled in the US increased by 155% (from 1.674 trillion km to 4.260 trillion km); however, because vehicle load (i.e., This has led some researchers to argue that the policy emphasis should be on reducing vehicle distance traveled through an increased fuel tax—with fleet-wide effect.).

Fuel Economy 311

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 311

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

From 2010 through 2016, average battery cost per kilowatt-hour has dropped 74%, from over $1,000 to $273/Kwh while energy density has improved 5% per year. China leads with over 75 EV models. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue.

California 199

California 2017 2016 Los Angeles 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. The policy package includes a new fuel economy readiness index, which measures the extent to which countries have implemented steps that will fully exploit the potential of existing fuel economy technologies and maximise their use in vehicles. Source: Policy package.

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Valence currently has two manufacturing facilities in China, both wholly-owned; each facility is 50,000 square feet and located next to each other. The vehicle is slated to arrive at select Ford dealers in 2010.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Batteries Battery 2008 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

MIT 150

MIT Transportation Climate Energy 150