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Researchers calculate social cost of German nuclear phase-out at $12B/year; 70% from increased mortality risk

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JANUARY 27, 2020

In a working paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a team from UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) calculate that the social cost of the phase out of nuclear electricity production in Germany is approximately $12 billion per year.

Cost Of

Cost Of Germany Pollution 2017

Oil Majors’ Costs Have Risen 66% Since 2011

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MARCH 3, 2017

Oil prices have stabilized and the cost cutting measures implemented over the past three years should allow companies to turn a profit even though crude trades for about half of what it did back in 2014. The result could be an uptick in the cost of producing oil for the first time in a few years. per barrel, rising to $36.50.

Oil

Oil 2011 Oil Prices Chevron

Imperial Oil ups costs of Kearl oil sands initial development 18% to $12.9B

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FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Imperial Oil has raised the expected final cost for the Kearl oil sands initial development to $12.9 billion, up 18% from the 2011 figure of $10.9 billion barrels at a unit development cost of approximately $6.80 The Kearl expansion project, sanctioned in 2011 for $8.9 per barrel.

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Oil-Sands Oil Cost Of 2011

DOE extends closing date for RFI on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles

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JANUARY 6, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the closing date for the Request for Information (RFI) on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles ( DE-FOA-0000592 , earlier post ). Responses were initially due 16 December 2011. Responses should be emailed to TCORFI@go.doe.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on 30 January 2012.

Cost Of

Cost Of Light Future Vehicles

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Data: Polk, 2015.

Cost Of

Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

DOE awards $56M to 21 concentrating solar power projects; $8M for reducing soft costs of rooftop PV systems

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JUNE 14, 2012

The research projects, conducted in partnership with private industry, national laboratories and universities, support the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, a collaborative national effort to make solar power cost-competitive with traditional energy sources by the end of the decade. million in fiscal year 2011. CSP awards.

Solar

Solar Cost Of Power Powered

Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. In 2011, Ford Motor Company spent €4.1 Earlier post.). billion (US$5.2

Environment

Environment Cost Of Ford Cars

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

DOE analysis of ownership costs for future mid-size car. Specific comments are requested on the projection of cost reduction rates for technologies that are not yet fully commercial (or for which substantial validation is not yet available). Click to enlarge. please provide, along with validation, where available.

Cost Of

Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

Lux Research: Cost of replacing a barrel of produced oil up 350% in 13 years

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

The cost associated with replacing a barrel of produced oil has risen from $6 per barrel in 1998 to $27 per barrel in 2011, according to Lux Research—an increase of 350%. Cost to replace each barrel of oil produced. In 2012, 62.5% will be in the oil sands. Source: Lux Research. Click to enlarge.

Oil

Oil Oil-Sands Cost Of Oil Prices

Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

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JULY 9, 2018

A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015. —Breetz and Salon. —Breetz and Salon.

Prius

Prius Tax Maintenance Arizona

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

In 2012, the growing fleet drove 49 million miles, a 43 percent increase compared to 2011. Between 2000 and the end of 2012, the UPS alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet logged 295 million miles.

Cost Of

Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels

DOE releases Hydrogen Program Plan

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This version of the Plan updates and expands upon previous versions including the 2006 Hydrogen Posture Plan and the 2011 DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Plan. Fuel cell system cost of $80/kW with 25,000-hour durability for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. 1/kg hydrogen for industrial and stationary power generation applications.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen 2006 Fuel Cost Of

Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

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JULY 9, 2018

A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015. —Breetz and Salon. —Breetz and Salon.

Prius

Prius Tax Maintenance Arizona

Ipsos Global study finds three barriers to consumer adoption of EVs: cost, range, charging sites

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JANUARY 14, 2020

Todd Markusic, Vice President of Mobility at Ipsos, said the Ipsos Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study discovered there are three main barriers towards BEV ownership for consumers: overall cost, range and charging location stations.

Global

Global Range Charging Insight

Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. China bioethanol pump price for five enzyme loading scenarios in ( a ) 2011 with a 16¢ per liter (60.6¢ Click to enlarge.

China

China Gasoline Tax London

DOE-released report finds significant growth in fuel cell industry in 2011, forecasts continuing growth through 2012

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report showing significant growth for the fuel cell industry in 2011, and forecasting continued growth through 2012. between 2010 and 2011 and 214% between 2008 and 2011. At the end of 2011, more than 3,000 fuel cell forklifts were either deployed or on order in the United States.

2011

2011 2012 Industrial Industry

DOE will award up to $12M to research projects to drive down the cost of drop-in biofuels via thermochemical, direct liquefaction pathways

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $12 million in new funding ( DE-FOA-0000812 ) for projects to drive down the cost of producing drop-in gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels from biomass via thermochemical, direct liquefaction pathways (i.e. Thermochemical pathways for producing bioproducts from biomass. Source: DOE.

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Cost Of Oil Gasoline Diesel

Repost: DOE will award up to $12M to research projects to drive down the cost of drop-in biofuels via thermochemical, direct liquefaction pathways

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $12 million in new funding ( DE-FOA-0000812 ) for projects to drive down the cost of producing drop-in gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels from biomass via thermochemical, direct liquefaction pathways (i.e. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Cost Of Oil Gasoline Diesel

Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW

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JULY 22, 2012

Cost reduction potential of a polymer fuel cell system using an ITM Power membrane. Unlike the majority of conventional fluorocarbon membrane materials which are expensive and require significant chemical plant to fabricate, ITM’s materials are low-cost hydrocarbons made by mixing together liquid chemicals to a particular recipe.

Fuel

Fuel Power Powered Polymer

Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The electric truck is relatively more cost-effective on the NYCC and when VKT demand is higher. Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. One surprise among their findings was that the electric truck had cost advantages over the diesel vehicle under some conditions.

Georgia

Georgia Diesel Gas-Electric Electric

MIT study finds air quality co-benefits of US carbon policies can significantly offset costs, depending upon the policy

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AUGUST 25, 2014

The human health benefits associated with improvements in air quality related to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions improvements can offset 26–1,050% of the cost of US carbon policies, depending upon the type of policy, according to a new study by a team from MIT. times the cost of implementing a cap-and-trade program.

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MIT Carbon Climate Climate Change

Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them

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APRIL 11, 2024

A recent report by a group called Synapse Energy Economics examined how much electric car owners paid for electricity and compared that with the cost for utilities to build, generate, and distribute that electricity. The results of our analysis indicate that, since 2011, EVs have contributed much more in utility revenues than costs.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Grid Cars Electric

First status review of California LCFS finds regulated parties exceeding the standard; compliance production cost about 0.1 cents/gallon

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

A status review of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) ( earlier post ) for the period of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 by Dr. Sonia Yeh at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis and Julie Witcover found that regulated parties in the LCFS—i.e., gCO 2 e/MJ for gasoline.

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Standards California 2012 2011

MIT/UC Davis professors challenge claims that ethanol production decreased gasoline prices in 2010 and 2011

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JULY 17, 2012

in 2010 and 2011, respectively. To illustrate this point, we take the same empirical models in Du and Hayes (2011) and Du and Hayes (2012) and use them to “explain” variables that have no material relationship to US ethanol production: the US price of natural gas and unemployment rates in the US and the European Union.

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Davis MIT Gasoline 2010

Biden authorizes release of more than 180M barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve; 1M bpd for 6 months

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APRIL 1, 2022

In an effort to address the rapidly increasing cost of gasoline, President Biden authorized the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for the next six months—more than 180 million barrels—from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). 2011 IEA Coordinated Release. Awards were made for delivery of 10.8

Oil

Oil Ukraine Libya Iraq

Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

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FEBRUARY 5, 2011

A Final Update Report will be presented to Australia’s Prime Minister on 31 May 2011. To answer this central question, Garnaut developed a framework to consider whether the costs of policies designed to mitigate the effects of climate change exceeded the benefits of mitigation. Earlier post.)

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate 2011 Australia

Study puts total automobile air emissions costs in 86 metro areas in US at $145M/day

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

A new study published in the journal Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board estimates total automobile air emission costs in 86 US metropolitan areas to be US$145 million/day, with Los Angeles, California, and New York City (each US$23 million per day) having the highest totals. per vehicle mile traveled.

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Automobile Emissions Los Angeles New York City

Skeleton Technologies receives US patent for nanoporous carbon powder supercapacitor material; higher energy and power densities and lower cost

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Skeleton Technologies says its supercapacitors based on the material have a two-fold advantage: In specialized, high-performance applications where cost is not a critical driver, they can deliver more power and more energy than competitive offerings at the same weight and volume. million in 2011 to $284.1 million during that period.

Carbon

Carbon Energy Power Powered

Motorists spend the cost of a new car on fuel alone

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Studying the motoring costs of US drivers, UCS discovered that if a motorists bought a car in 2011 with average [.]. Consumers spend almost as much on fuel over the life as the vehicle as they did on buying the car in the first place, according to new research by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

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Cost Of Fuel Cars 2011

European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

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JULY 22, 2016

The European Commission found that truck makers MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler, Iveco, and DAF broke EU antitrust rules by colluding for 14 years on truck pricing and on passing on the costs of compliance with stricter emission rules. In January 2011 the Commission carried out unannounced inspections.

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Emissions Volvo 2004 2006

Lux: future use of wide bandgap materials in power electronics will reduce EV cost

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AUGUST 12, 2014

Using wide bandgap (WBG) materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)s for power electronics can improve efficiency and thereby reduce the high cost of battery packs, according to a new report from Lux Research. kW/kg), and cost ( $182 / 100,000) while maintaining 15-year reliability metrics. Click to enlarge.

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Power Powered Future DC

Volkswagen ending production of US Passat; Chattanooga to pick up ID.4 production next year

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JULY 20, 2021

Pure White models with Mauro Brown interior will number 524 units, signifying the opening date of the Chattanooga Plant on May 24, 2011. Inside, Limited Edition models will bear unique seat tags featuring “1 of 1973” on one side and “Chattanooga 2011” on the other. The Aurora Red Metallic exterior color option is an additional $395.

Production

Production South Korea 2011 North America

Rentech’s integrated bio-refinery project mechanically complete; cellulosic FT fuels production expected by end of 2011

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The IBR is anticipated to produce certified renewable fuels in late 2011. Commissioning, validation and start-up of the renewable energy demonstration facility are underway. The project has reached this milestone within the original budget and schedule.

2011

2011 Fuel Hawaii Production

Arc 1 Conversion Journal 9/23/2011

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

9/19/2011: Bought 1993 Plymouth Laser for $300. Then towed the vehicle back to our hometown at the cost of $200 in rental and gasoline. 9/20/2011: Cleaned car. 9/21/2011: Sold above components to recycling center. 9/21/2011: Sold above components to recycling center. 9/23/2011: Worked at my real job.

2011

2011 Conversion Exhaust Gasoline-Electric

Study concludes generating ethanol from lignocellulose possible, but large cost reductions still needed

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The study, published in the international journal Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining , did identify many opportunities for reducing costs and improving income within the lignocellulose-to-ethanol process, and provides insight into the priority areas that must be addressed in coming years. Opportunities for Cost Reduction.

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2020 2007 Insight Universal

Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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JUNE 15, 2013

Following the Fukushima disaster in 2011, the Federal government oversaw the immediate closure of eight nuclear plants, with the rest of the stations to be shut down by 2022. However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern. These costs are primarily borne by consumers. Electricity prices in comparison.

Germany

Germany Energy Renewable Grid

Study associates arrival of ridehailing with 3% increase in traffic deaths

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JULY 9, 2019

Hochberg and Hanyi Yi, both of Rice University, in the working paper, The Cost of Convenience: Ridehailing and Traffic Fatalities. The authors find that the introduction of ridehailing services in 2011 accounts for roughly 3% annual increase in auto deaths nationwide, or 987 people each year.

Chicago

Chicago 2001 2016 Universal

New Novozymes Enzymes for Cellulosic Ethanol Enable Production Cost Below US$2 Per Gallon

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The decrease in enzyme cost brings the low end of cellulosic ethanol production cost below the high end of corn ethanol production cost. per gallon for the initial commercial-scale plants that are scheduled to be in operation in 2011. Our partners expect production costs to fall below USD 2.00 Source: Novozymes.

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Production Obama Commercial 2011

ANSI to develop roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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JUNE 9, 2022

Outputs of the EVSP in the 2011-2014 timeframe included a Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles (Version 2.0, Additional, exclusive sponsorship opportunities with appropriate recognition benefits are invited from industry and other directly affected stakeholders to help offset ANSI’s costs of operating the EVSP.

Standards

Standards Idaho United States DC

Lotus Engineering Phase 2 lightweighting study for ARB shows crashworthiness of low-mass body structures and potential for cost-effective mass production

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

The study also illustrates how a holistic, total vehicle approach to system mass and cost reduction can help offset the additional cost of a 37% mass reduced body structure. The Phase 2 study was completed in the third quarter of 2011; the peer review process was completed in the third quarter of 2012. Phase 2 study.

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Engine Production 2010 2020

As Battery Cost Falls, Fast-Charging Becomes Key Electric-Car Issue

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JANUARY 2, 2014

It''s a given that the costs of batteries for electric cars will fall in the coming years.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Batteries Battery Volt

EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Verified/Certified Engine Upgrades: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of eligible engine upgrades. Certified Engine Repower: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible engine repower.

EPA

EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner

Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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MARCH 27, 2012

Called the Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator, the new tool is designed to help fleet customers understand their current carbon footprint and to model various scenarios based on the types of vehicles they choose for their fleets. in 2011, even as new competitors entered the market. in 2008 to 53.7%

Ford

Ford Emissions Diesel Engine

Ford Introduces 2011 Explorer SUV

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. The EcoBoost I-4 uses 5W30-GF4 oil to reduce friction and reduce cost of ownership through 10,000-mile oil change intervals. Click to enlarge. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L L/100km) combined.

2011

2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy

Researchers calculate social cost of German nuclear phase-out at $12B/year; 70% from increased mortality risk

Oil Majors’ Costs Have Risen 66% Since 2011

Imperial Oil ups costs of Kearl oil sands initial development 18% to $12.9B

DOE extends closing date for RFI on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

DOE awards $56M to 21 concentrating solar power projects; $8M for reducing soft costs of rooftop PV systems

Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

Lux Research: Cost of replacing a barrel of produced oil up 350% in 13 years

Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

DOE releases Hydrogen Program Plan

Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

Ipsos Global study finds three barriers to consumer adoption of EVs: cost, range, charging sites

Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

DOE-released report finds significant growth in fuel cell industry in 2011, forecasts continuing growth through 2012

DOE will award up to $12M to research projects to drive down the cost of drop-in biofuels via thermochemical, direct liquefaction pathways

Repost: DOE will award up to $12M to research projects to drive down the cost of drop-in biofuels via thermochemical, direct liquefaction pathways

Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW

Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

MIT study finds air quality co-benefits of US carbon policies can significantly offset costs, depending upon the policy

Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them

First status review of California LCFS finds regulated parties exceeding the standard; compliance production cost about 0.1 cents/gallon

MIT/UC Davis professors challenge claims that ethanol production decreased gasoline prices in 2010 and 2011

Biden authorizes release of more than 180M barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve; 1M bpd for 6 months

Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

Study puts total automobile air emissions costs in 86 metro areas in US at $145M/day

Skeleton Technologies receives US patent for nanoporous carbon powder supercapacitor material; higher energy and power densities and lower cost

Motorists spend the cost of a new car on fuel alone

European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

Lux: future use of wide bandgap materials in power electronics will reduce EV cost

Volkswagen ending production of US Passat; Chattanooga to pick up ID.4 production next year

Rentech’s integrated bio-refinery project mechanically complete; cellulosic FT fuels production expected by end of 2011

Arc 1 Conversion Journal 9/23/2011

Study concludes generating ethanol from lignocellulose possible, but large cost reductions still needed

Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

Study associates arrival of ridehailing with 3% increase in traffic deaths

New Novozymes Enzymes for Cellulosic Ethanol Enable Production Cost Below US$2 Per Gallon

ANSI to develop roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

Lotus Engineering Phase 2 lightweighting study for ARB shows crashworthiness of low-mass body structures and potential for cost-effective mass production

As Battery Cost Falls, Fast-Charging Becomes Key Electric-Car Issue

EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

Ford Introduces 2011 Explorer SUV

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