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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. These initiatives are further steps toward achieving the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, introduced in 2015. The PHEV is much less expensive to buy and own, compared to the BEV.

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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Satisfaction among owners of premium battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with availability of public charging is 235 points higher than among owners of mass market BEVs, largely due to Tesla owners’ higher level of satisfaction with the Tesla public charging network. The study was fielded in October-November 2020.

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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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Under this new initiative, a cash rebate of up to $3,000 is now available for Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV). EVs covered by CHEAPR include battery electric (BEV), fuel cell (FCEV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. 250 gCO 2 e/mi for HEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs, and BEVs. transportation sector. . transportation sector.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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Of that $37 billion, health costs added up to $24 billion in 2015; the $24 billion represents the monetized sum of harmful emissions responsible for an estimated 220,000 work-loss days, more than 109,000 asthma exacerbations, hundreds of thousands of other respiratory impacts, and 2,580 premature deaths. New York: $7.9 New Jersey: $4.6

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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This advanced smart charging initiative is available to all BMW’s battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) drivers in Northern and Central California who are also PG&E residential, electric customers.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states. Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships.

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