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OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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JANUARY 18, 2020

The Make-Ready Program would improve electric vehicle (EV) charging station economics by covering up to 90% of the costs to “make-ready” a site for EV charging; these costs currently present an economic barrier to EV charging station developers. —NY Department of Public Service (DPS) whitepaper on EVSE&I.

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MAY 9, 2014

At present, the Moses Lake plant operates two production lines, exclusively for BMW i, with an annual output of approx. At present, the site is the world’s fastest growing carbon fiber producer. At present, the production output stands at 100 units a day. Klaus Draeger, Board Member Purchasing and Supplier Network at BMW AG.

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

The regulation becomes effective 1 January 2012; first auctions (for 2013 allowances) will be held in August and November, 2012. Compliance obligations for greenhouse gas emissions begins 1 January 2013. The cap will be set in 2013 at about 2% below the emissions level forecast for 2012. ARB staff presentation.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 2013, KTP produced nearly 300,000 eight-speeds. The investment will be used to purchase new equipment and tooling, adding more assembly capacity within KTP’s existing floor space. This is the sixth investment made at Kokomo Transmission (KTP) since June 2009, bringing total investment in FCA US Kokomo operations to nearly $1.8

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Click to enlarge. mpg in 2025.

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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. We think the car has been commoditized and that America’s drivers have been abandoned.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The team had expected that electric truck costs would always be higher, especially since the purchase price of the electric truck studied was higher than that of the diesel truck. The total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric and diesel trucks comprised purchase cost, maintenance cost, fuel or electricity cost, EVSE cost, and battery cost.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. At present, around 30% of the Indian population lives in cities and the surrounding suburban areas, a proportion that is expected to rise to 40% before long.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

The Gypsy’s adventurous persona exuded a cool factor like no other at the time, which made it extremely desirable, and on account of its ruggedness and reliability, it was a favourite among off-road enthusiasts and the armed forces who carried on purchasing it long after it was discontinued for the public. Both were eventually discontinued.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. million e-bicycles and e-scooters compared to about 30,000 e-motorcycles were estimated to have been sold in 2013 outside of China), Navigant says. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The team modeled consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for conventional, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and battery electric (BEV) vehicle technologies in China and the US using data from choice-based conjoint surveys fielded in 2012–2013 in both countries.

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MAY 15, 2013

The study is being presented 16 May at the annual meeting of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine in Atlanta. Consumers should take into consideration the increased safety of SUVs in head-on crashes with passenger vehicles when purchasing a car. —Dietrich Jehle. Dietrich Jehle et al. “

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

In his press presentation at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Scott Keogh, the president of Audi of America, officially announced the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The new models, as well as the 2013 Q7 TDI, will feature an all-new 3.0L Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

In 2011, China contributed 29% of world carbon dioxide emissions and therefore the country has a significant potential to influence the present and future global energy situation. China bioethanol pump price for five enzyme loading scenarios in ( a ) 2011 with a 16¢ per liter (60.6¢ Click to enlarge. —Littlewood et al.

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MAY 22, 2013

PEVs have higher purchase prices than comparable conventional vehicles. Some research has shown that purchase rebates can be more effective than income-tax credits, the committee noted. Most BEVs have small driving ranges, and this could be a substantial barrier to their widespread adoption.

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JUNE 29, 2011

Gevo, a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, recently announced that it had presented positive test results from fit-for-purpose testing of its renewable kerosene produced from isobutanol to ASTM’s alcohol to jet (ATJ) task force (D02J006 Alcohol to Jet TF). It can be pretty tricky, having a full mix of competitors.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

A 100% first year tax allowance will also be provided for the purchase of electric vans subject to State Aid clearance. The Pre-Budget Report (PBR) is one of two wide-ranging economic reports presented to Parliament by the Chancellor each year. per gallon US) in real terms on 1 April each year from 2010 to 2013. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

This strategy focuses mainly on cars and vans as they present the biggest opportunity for the early adoption of ULEVs. In July 2013, the government announced a funding commitment of more than £500 million (US$781 million) from 2015 until 2020 to continue to support the growing market for ULEVs.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

OBC), to BASF Corporation for the gross purchase price of $58 million in cash before transaction fees, minority participations, and working capital and other adjustments. With the proceeds from the OBC transaction (which closed after quarter-end), ECD presently has approximately $145 million in unrestricted cash and short-term investments.

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JULY 2, 2013

Second, recent global efficiency standards for passenger vehicles, international freight, and domestic freight present significant changes from decades of stagnation in efficiency. Gorelick (2013) Peak Oil Demand: The Role of Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels in a Global Oil Production Decline. —Brandt et al.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The group issued a lengthy report and a 30-second television commercial touting its plan, and its members outlined it at a presentation in Washington, D.C. The group issued a lengthy report and a 30-second television commercial touting its plan, and its members outlined it at a presentation in Washington, D.C. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.)

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MARCH 18, 2013

Even so, there is considerable uncertainty about the results presented here. Feebates,” rebates to purchasers of high-fuel-economy vehicles balanced by a tax on low-mpg vehicles is a complementary policy that would assist manufacturers in selling the more-efficient vehicles produced to meet fuel economy standards. Major Findings.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. I have firsthand customer knowledge of EV purchases, range anxiety, trepidations about the experience. I've convinced a dozen friends and family to purchase an EV over the years and it gets easier every day.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

The first model to go on sale in late 2013 was the VTRUX van, an Express 2500 equipped with the 4.8-liter & Given the value proposition, saving ⅓ on maintenance over eight full years, one might have expected the purchase cost to be a third more than a regular 2500 truck or van. The rest of the interior was standard Chevrolet.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. I have firsthand customer knowledge of EV purchases, range anxiety, trepidations about the experience. I've convinced a dozen friends and family to purchase an EV over the years and it gets easier every day.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2013

million from State grant funds into capital facility improvements and purchase of additional advanced testing equipment for the Center. These capabilities are difficult for individual companies to procure, and not presently available in reasonable geographic proximity or at reasonable cost, the partners said.

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JULY 19, 2011

The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Currently, the World Magnetic Model relies on the European Space Agency’s Swarm mission, which was launched in 2013. The other records the strength of the magnetic field by detecting changes in the spin of unpaired electrons present in a vapor of alkali-metal atoms oriented by a laser beam. The latest model was issued in 2020.

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MARCH 17, 2015

The researchers also recently presented their study to the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board in Washington, DC. Respondents were asked about awareness of public charging in their region, and about their overall interest in purchasing a plug-in electric vehicle, such as a Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf.

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JULY 24, 2015

Forty-five hybrid models were available in 2014 in the US; these captured about 2.75% of the overall US passenger vehicle market, down slightly from 3.19% in 2013. Hyundai/Kia, with 8% of total 2014 hybrid sales, is so far the leading seller of P2 hybrids; P2 hybrid market share grew from 9% in 2013 to 12% in 2014.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Shell is pursuing engineering and regulatory permits to produce LNG by 2013 at its Jumping Pound gas processing facility in the foothills of Alberta, Canada. This presents a practical alternative fuel source and delivers the benefits of a secure, low-cost and low-emissions fuel for the rail industry. Shell and Westport Innovations Inc.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Founded in 2013, Alchemie Technology plans to roll out its technology at scale this year, with a clear and ambitious message: Alchemie’s digital dying technology will change the world. The textile industry innovator mentions other horrendous figures during its presentations to investors and potential customers.

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DECEMBER 31, 2012

The market is also entering a new phase, Pike notes, in which companies will be less dependent on government-funded deployments and thus required to present an attractive return on investment for potential EVSE operators. million units in 2020. excluding companies that only provide DC fast chargers; and.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The BMW Group is trusted to provide a technically mature solution to the challenges presented by EVs. Like all drivers their purchase intentions are price-sensitive. The strength of purchase intention would be increased with improvements to luggage and passenger space. That is precisely the reason we are holding these trials.

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APRIL 4, 2021

Subsequently, McNeil traveled to Seattle to purchase an already converted AMC Hornet 4-door sedan, and then towed the car back to Colorado. “I In 2013, the fastest bike was a Lightning Electric. Presently, the chapter is supporting a bill to create a special license plate for EVs in order to promote their use to the general public.

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JUNE 12, 2015

In June 2013, Audi commissioned a power-to-gas facility in the north German town of Werlte, thus becoming the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy sources. Customers can order a supply of Audi e-gas when purchasing their g-tron. Earlier post.) A low Reid vapor pressure of 1.8

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