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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

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A new report from a team at Argonne National Laboratory examines the changing characteristics for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) from 2010-2021, evaluating range, energy efficiency, costs, and performance. Sales shares of PEVs in the United States by manufacturer, 2011–2021. terawatt-hours of electricity to drive 19.1

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Click to enlarge.

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EPA annual US GHG inventory shows 1.6% drop in 2011 from previous year; transportation CO2 down 1.1%

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Total US greenhouse gas emissions by economic sector in 2011. decrease in 2011 from the previous year. GHG emissions in 2011 showed a 6.9% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2011 were equivalent to 6,702 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. million metric tons in 2011. billion gallons in 2011.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Click to enlarge. The Inventory of U.S.

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Report: Fuji Heavy Industries may suspend production of Stella EV with end of minivehicle production

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Kyodo News reports that Fuji Heavy Industries may suspend production of its electric minivehicle, the Stella EV ( earlier post ). Fuji Heavy plans to withdraw completely from minivehicle production sometime around 2012.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2011 more than doubles estimates of US shale gas resources; higher production at lower prices

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The Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case released yesterday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) more than doubles the technically recoverable US shale gas resources assumed in AEO2010 and added new shale oil resources. Shale gas offsets declines in other US supply to meet. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Tesla Roadster

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The Tesla Roadster will always occupy a prominent place in history, as the first modern electric car in mass production. But it was the first credible alternative to a century of fast cars gasoline powered cars, and it made electric cars sexy. The 2011 Tesla Roadster is the latest.

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