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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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. More than 2.1 Gohlke et al. Gohlke et al.

Plug-in

Plug-in Light Electric Vehicles Plug

DOE: US Light-duty electric vehicle miles traveled reached 13.7 billion miles in 2020

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The number of electric vehicle miles traveled (eVMT) has been increasing each year since the introduction of the first mass market plug-in vehicles in late 2010. Between 2015 and 2020, the eVMT of all plug-in electric vehicles more than quadrupled. Note: eVMT for 2011 was too small to appear on graph.

2020

2020 Miles Light Electric Vehicles

LadyBug Resource Group acquires gasoline and electric mini-utility vehicle maker MAG International Inc.; one focus on USPS electric retrofit

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

(MAG), a manufacturer of gasoline and electric mini-utility vehicles. MAG has already successfully retrofitted a USPS delivery truck to electric propulsion with predominantly US components at a cost substantially lower than the competition. LadyBug is excited to complete the acquisition of MAG. LadyBug Resource Group Inc.,

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline International USA

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class with diesel, gasoline, natural gas and electric drives debuting at Paris show

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 B-Class gasoline models.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric Gasoline Gas

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

Nikkei: popularity of fuel-efficient vehicles lowering demand for gasoline in Japan

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JULY 7, 2012

The Nikkei reports that the nationwide average price in Japan for regular gasoline was ¥139.8 Prices at the pump are falling in Japan not only due to lower crude oil prices, but also because the widespread popularity of fuel-efficient vehicles has lowered demand for gasoline.A per liter ($6.65

Japan

Japan Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric

CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. A 2011 paper by Michalek and colleagues found that strategies to promote adoption of HEVs and PHEVs with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., Peterson and Michalek 2012.

Gasoline

Gasoline PHEV Gasoline-Electric Batteries

JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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MARCH 6, 2018

This rise in average CO 2 emissions correlates with a decrease in demand for diesel cars across Europe—which produce lower CO 2 emissions than gasoline cars—and the rising popularity of SUVs, which emit higher average CO 2 emissions of 133.0 g/km, compared to gasoline cars, which had an average of 123.4 g/km CO 2 emitted.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Emissions SUV

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

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. present vehicle.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline

Study finds São Paulo switch from ethanol to gasoline dropped local ozone levels by 20%, increased CO and nitric oxide concentrations

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APRIL 29, 2014

A study by a pair of researchers at Northwestern University found that when fuel prices drove residents of São Paulo, Brazil, to switch from ethanol to gasoline in their flexible-fuel vehicles, local ozone levels dropped 20%. Electricity generation is mostly hydroelectric. The four-year study by chemist Franz M.

Ozone

Ozone Gasoline Pollution Gasoline-Electric

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

2011

2011 Emissions Energy CO2

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. —Bruce Belzowski.

Cost Of

Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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JUNE 25, 2019

This is the first increase in average CO 2 emissions from new vans since the regulation came into force in 2011, following a sharp decrease in 2017. Moreover, the market penetration of zero- and low-emission vehicles, including electric cars, remained slow in 2018. g CO 2 /km) are now very close to those of gasoline cars (123.4

2018

2018 Emissions Czech Republic Iceland

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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MARCH 19, 2018

The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In addition, vehicle manufacturers increasingly use electric motors to complement conventional combustion engines in cars.

Diesel

Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

NREL study finds gasoline hybrid delivery trucks substantially reduce emissions and beat or maintain fuel economy compared to diesel vehicles

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Source: Barnitt 2011. NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. These gHEVs are built upon a Ford E-450 strip chassis, and each vehicle is powered by a Ford 5.4L

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. The electric vehicles that are the focus of this study fall into two broad classes: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric

LowCVP LCA study finds matching battery size with vehicle use is crucial for the environment

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

For electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles the carbon intensity of the power grid is also a key factor in terms of the vehicle’s full life cycle emissions. For electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles the carbon intensity of the power grid is also a key factor in terms of the vehicle’s full life cycle emissions.

Environment

Environment Batteries Battery Vehicles

Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales

Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. Maryland laws already exist that require the State to match California’s vehicle emissions programs. By the model year 2035, all new passenger vehicles sold in Maryland will need to be zero-emission.

Maryland

Maryland Gas Sale Vehicles

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased again in 2019

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JUNE 27, 2020

Zero- and low-emission vehicles must be deployed much faster across Europe to achieve the stricter targets that apply from 2020, EEA said. EEA said that one reason for the increase in car emissions is the growing share of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. The market penetration of electric cars remained slow in 2019.

2019

2019 Iceland Emissions Bulgaria

Hyundai to Commercialize a Diesel Hybrid Car Around 2011

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group plans to add a diesel hybrid to its liquefied petroleum gas and gasoline hybrid offerings. Commercialization will be established around 2011,” said Kim Hae-jin, Hyundai-Kia’s managing director. Electric cars will be produced in 2011 as well, but it will take five or six more years to churn them out.

2011

2011 Hyundai Diesel Commercial

European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

million vehicles were registered—just 346 more than in 2017— according to JATO Dyanmics. Diesel vehicles posted their lowest market share since 2001, as demand fell by double digits in 20 of the 27 markets included in JATO’s analysis, with the biggest drops in the UK (-30%), Scandinavia (-22%) and Benelux (-22%).

2001

2001 Alternative Fuels Diesel Market

2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Adds PHEVs

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

2011

2011 America PHEV Malaysia

Startup Offers Gasoline-Tank Swaps Derived From Electric Car Concept

Green Car Reports

APRIL 1, 2011

Cars with electric drive motors are now midway through their second decade, and ideas from hybrids and electric cars are starting to filter back into mainstream gasoline vehicles. Ford, for one, adapted several ideas from its hybrid vehicles to reduce the fuel consumption of its 2011 Explorer sport-utility vehicle.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Electric Cars Concept

Nissan in development with second battery-electric commercial vehicle, the e-NT400

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Nissan has begun development of its second electric commercial vehicle, the e-NT400. The company showed an e-NT400 concept in 2011, earlier post.) 2011 e-NT400 Atlas Concept. With plans for production under study, the e-NT400 uses Nissan LEAF running gear to create a zero-emission 100% electric vehicle.

Nissan

Nissan Commercial Vehicles 2011

Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

Plug N Drive

MAY 1, 2024

Presently, there are well over 700,000 electric and hybrid electric vehicles on Canadian roads and over 70 different EV models available, with more on the way at increasingly affordable prices. With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g.,

Canada

Canada Electric Electrical Electric Vehicles

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

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APRIL 16, 2013

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.

2011

2011 EPA Transportation Climate Change

2012 Mazda3 to offer new SKYACTIV gasoline direct injection engine and SKYACTIV automatic transmission

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. SKYACTIV-G gasoline direct injection engine. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline

Gasoline 2012 Engine Mazda

Nissan to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines in North America; latest step in collaboration

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JANUARY 8, 2012

powertrain assembly plant will build Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models. The Tennessee plant’s strategic location and logistics links ensure a direct supply of engines starting in 2014 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, built at Daimler’s vehicle plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Electric vehicles.

North America

North America Mercedes Nissan Gasoline

Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. passenger cars will outgrow larger vehicles due to favorable policies.

Transportation

Transportation Gasoline Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric

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

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APRIL 16, 2014

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.

2005

2005 2012 EPA 2011

MTI report finds consumers receptive to alt-fuel vehicles, but still prefer gasoline; quantifying the trade-offs

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2011

A new survey of consumer preferences among four different types of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by Hilary Nixon and Jean-Daniel. Saphores of The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) finds that while consumers in general still prefer gasoline-fueled vehicles over AFVs, there is strong interest in AFVs. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Alternative Fuels Vehicles

Sales of plug-ins in France in 2012 reached 5,663 units for cars and 3,651 for LCVs

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JANUARY 8, 2013

AVERE-France, the French hybrid and electric vehicle association, reports that sales of electric vehicles in France reached 5,663 units for cars (VP) and 3,651 units for commercial vehicles (LCV) in 2012, increasing 115% and 117%, respectively, against the 2011 results.

France

France Plug-in 2012 Plug

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. The study used the series production versions launched in 2011, with the assumption of operation for 150,000 km (93,205 miles). dCi); gasoline Fluence 16V (1.6L); and the battery-electric Fluence Z.E. (22

Li-ion

Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel

Deloitte suggests Gen Y’s embrace of hybrid vehicles may be auto market’s tipping point

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2012

Gen Y’s strong affinity for hybrid vehicles could make it the “ generation that leads us away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles ,” reports Craig Giffi, vice chairman and automotive practice leader at Deloitte LLP, after seeing the results of Deloitte’s annual survey of consumers and what they want in an automobile.

Hybrid

Hybrid Auto Vehicles Automobile

EVs represented 0.25% of vehicle registrations in France in February; diesels gain 4 points of share

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MARCH 29, 2012

Electric vehicles represented 0.25% (406 registrations) of the vehicle market in France in February. of the electric vehicle registrations. The Think City, which registered 102 units in February 2011 as courtesy vehicles for the Norauto centers, is no longer on sale. Hybrid vehicles represented 0.7%

France

France Diesel Think City Vehicles

Belfer Center discussion paper explores potential for electric vehicles to transform US market

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

A recent discussion paper published by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, concludes that significant penetration of electric cars into the US marketplace will only occur if the vehicles are competitive with conventional vehicles, not only on a cost basis, but also on an attribute basis.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Market Gasoline-Electric Vehicles

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. With that as a premise, they go on to show that the efficiency of existing vehicles can be both positively and negatively affected by ethanol content, ranging from ?15% 15% to +24%.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Average CO 2 emissions of new light commercial vehicles (vans) dropped by 7.5 The proportion of electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars) increased from 1.0%

2017

2017 Emissions CO2 2016

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. Source: EPA.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

Arc 1 Conversion Journal 9/23/2011

DIY Electric Car

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. 10 hours of work, $500 spent, starting weight of vehicle: 2531 pounds. 9/20/2011: Cleaned car. 6 hours of work, no money spent, 96 pounds removed from vehicle.

2011

2011 Conversion Exhaust Gasoline-Electric

Toyota targeting thermal efficiency of more than 45% for next-generation gasoline engines for hybrids

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2011

compared to an engine for a comparable conventional vehicle; the 2ZR engine in the newest Prius drops that another 26.8%, in large part by the removal of parasitic loads via the hybrid system (e.g., The engine used in the first- and second-generation Prius (the 1.5L In the 1NZ engine, Toyota reduced friction 21.1% no alternator).

Toyota

Toyota Gasoline Engine Hybrid

DOE updates eGallon prices; Sec’y Moniz highlights growth of PEV sales

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Ernest Moniz highlighted the continued growth of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)sales—more than doubling in the first 6 months of 2013 to 40,000 units compared to the same period in 2012—as the US Department of Energy (DOE) released its most recent pricing data showing the low cost of fueling on electricity.

Price

Price District of Columbia Sale Gasoline-Electric

SsangYong shows plug-in hybrid crossover with 1L, 2-cylinder range extender

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

Range

Range Plug-in Li-ion Gasoline-Electric

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges. On the other hand, gasoline, CNG and LPG powered vehicles pay for road use through fuel excise duty charged directly on the fuel they use. The exemption applies to any motor vehicle the power of which is wholly (i.e.,

New Zealand

New Zealand Light 2013 2020

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

DOE: US Light-duty electric vehicle miles traveled reached 13.7 billion miles in 2020

LadyBug Resource Group acquires gasoline and electric mini-utility vehicle maker MAG International Inc.; one focus on USPS electric retrofit

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class with diesel, gasoline, natural gas and electric drives debuting at Paris show

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Nikkei: popularity of fuel-efficient vehicles lowering demand for gasoline in Japan

CMU study finds small battery PHEVs and gasoline hybrids the least-cost policy solution to reducing gasoline consumption

JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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

Study finds São Paulo switch from ethanol to gasoline dropped local ozone levels by 20%, increased CO and nitric oxide concentrations

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

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

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

NREL study finds gasoline hybrid delivery trucks substantially reduce emissions and beat or maintain fuel economy compared to diesel vehicles

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

LowCVP LCA study finds matching battery size with vehicle use is crucial for the environment

Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased again in 2019

Hyundai to Commercialize a Diesel Hybrid Car Around 2011

European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Adds PHEVs

Startup Offers Gasoline-Tank Swaps Derived From Electric Car Concept

Nissan in development with second battery-electric commercial vehicle, the e-NT400

Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

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

2012 Mazda3 to offer new SKYACTIV gasoline direct injection engine and SKYACTIV automatic transmission

Nissan to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines in North America; latest step in collaboration

Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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

MTI report finds consumers receptive to alt-fuel vehicles, but still prefer gasoline; quantifying the trade-offs

Sales of plug-ins in France in 2012 reached 5,663 units for cars and 3,651 for LCVs

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

Deloitte suggests Gen Y’s embrace of hybrid vehicles may be auto market’s tipping point

EVs represented 0.25% of vehicle registrations in France in February; diesels gain 4 points of share

Belfer Center discussion paper explores potential for electric vehicles to transform US market

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

Arc 1 Conversion Journal 9/23/2011

Toyota targeting thermal efficiency of more than 45% for next-generation gasoline engines for hybrids

DOE updates eGallon prices; Sec’y Moniz highlights growth of PEV sales

SsangYong shows plug-in hybrid crossover with 1L, 2-cylinder range extender

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

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