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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Green Car Congress

These 9 combinations became the reference scenarios with defined fuel requirements and GHG emissions. The reference case scenarios assume no change to GHG intensity from current levels. to the point where gasoline and diesel consumption is reduced to 50% of 2011 levels).

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.). Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The grants will not be available until 2011 and the detail of how they will beallocated and which cars will qualify has still to be worked out. What isclear is that the full £5,000 will not be available for a £8,000 G-Wiz or a£15,000 Smart EV. Car buyers were less enthusiastic.