Hybrid Auto Industry 2020 - Electric Vehicles

HYBRID CAR BLOG APRIL 27, 2012 Where is the auto industry taking us? Hybrids, EVs, fuel cells. Instead, I wonder just one simple thing: Where is the auto industry taking us? Or gas-guzzlers forever? MORE >>	GREEN CAR CONGRESS JULY 9, 2012 China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020 China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. By 2020, average passenger car fuel consumption is to drop to 5.0 MORE >>	RECENT POSTS MARCH 19, 2013 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output AUGUST 16, 2012 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication JULY 9, 2012 \| GREEN CAR CONGRESS China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020 JULY 2, 2012 \| HYBRID CAR BLOG What to expect from plug-in car sales through 2020 APRIL 27, 2012 \| HYBRID CAR BLOG Where is the auto industry taking us?
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GREEN CAR CONGRESS MARCH 19, 2013 Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings Provisional 2030 economic impact of achieving the 2020 targets in the two Phase I scenarios—Current Policy Initiatives and Tech 1— compared to baseline. In the second scenario, Tech 1, cars and vans achieve slightly higher efficiency levels in 2020 and continue along a similar trajectory of around 3% annual improvement. MORE >>	HYBRID CAR BLOG MAY 14, 2010 Is plugging in really the future of the US auto industry? Megacity travel in 2020? Today, hybrid cars still account for less than 3 percent of new vehicle sales. Only if this is what we plug-in? MORE >>	HYBRID CAR BLOG APRIL 4, 2012 2020: Hybrids, plug-ins and foreign oil dependence 2020 is becoming clearer and scarier. Why do hybrid cars and plug-ins matter? Will they create long term jobs in the auto industry? MORE >>	GREEN CAR CONGRESS SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 China Auto Ownership Expected to Exceed 200M in 2020 Estimated automobile ownership in China will exceed 200 million by 2020, causing serious energy security and environmental issues, according to Wang Fuchang, director of the Department of Equipment Industry under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. People’s Daily. MORE >>
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HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
2020: Plug-ins set to dominate the auto market?

While plug-ins dominate the auto industry by 2020? Over and over I hear plug-in fans and advocates claim that plug-in vehicles are going to go mainstream much faster than what industry analysts, forecasts and studies suggest. In fact, many claim that by around 2020, plug-in vehicles will make hybrid cars passe. MORE >>

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HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012
What to expect from plug-in car sales through 2020

Overall, according to Pike, plug-in adoption — at least through 2020 — is going to be slower than expected, or at least expected by early advocates. While some had hoped breakthroughs in the battery industry would enable cheaper battery prices, Pike sees no reason for such optimism through the next 5 – 6 years. MORE >>

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HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010
2020 perceptions: Chachacha changing, or not?

So far this summer, I’ve driven through about 10 states, happily noticing many hybrid cars along the way, even in so-called ‘red states’ Whether it’s a green statement, or a statement against foreign oil, hybrid fans are everywhere. Unfortunately, that skill is lacking throughout the entire auto industry. MORE >>

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HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010
Study – Cheap plug-ins end foreign oil dependency in 2020!!!!

Thus, I became a fan of hybrid cars. Not only can hybrids reduce fuel consumption today, they can also help develop plug-in and fuel cell technologies while providing a spectacularly important plug-in option to minimize the legacy effect of gas-guzzling. Tags: Energy Independence Fuel Cell vehicles Hybrid Cars MIsc. MORE >>

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HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011
Toyota’s hybrid plans can’t make sense

Trying to take hybrids — and not just the Prius — into the mainstream. When it comes to hybrid sale’s forecasts, Toyota has thus far defied the doubters — which has pretty much been the rest of the entire auto industry. True, but hybrids are still too dependent upon gas prices, right? MORE >>

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020 GREEN CAR CONGRESS | MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
The legacy of Ghosn’s 10 percent electric cars by 2020 HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012
Foreshadowing electrification with today’s hybrid car sales HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
10 percent by 2020: Ensuring America is a “plaything of diverse interests” HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
Everything a hybrid or plug-in by 2025? HYBRID CAR BLOG | FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011
Lithium revolution dependent upon Toyota and hybrid cars HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Hybrid and EV fans: Reconciling with reality HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
Toyota’s 600 mile battery. Did everything just change? HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
Hybrids key to Toyota’s future growth HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010
Maybe we have the battery revolution all wrong HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011
Do tax credits for hybrids and/or plug-ins really make sense? HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Mild hybridization: Would it have to be so mild? HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
EVs are awesome, but they can’t save the world. What now? HYBRID CAR BLOG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012
Prius worries: Only a Volt closer to energy independence HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
10 percent: Why can’t Toyota Prius success be replicated? HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011
CAFE: The first step to autonomous cars, but not necessarily electrification HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011
CAFE, plug-in tax credits and Big 3 success, or failure HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011
Nissan’s fuel efficient future becomes a little clearer and more robust HYBRID CAR BLOG | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
Hybrid crazy China: Supply and demand manipulation? HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010
Split cycle engines, pickup truck sales and the fuel efficient future HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output GREEN CAR CONGRESS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Should plug-ins drive US energy policy? HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
An EV pullback in China could put a nasty kink in the entire plug-in chain HYBRID CAR BLOG | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
Prius-like: Can there be only one Leaf? HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010
No touchdown dance for the Chevy Volt at the Super Bowl HYBRID CAR BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Electrification is not the solution, it’s the long term goal HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011
Study – Higher CAFE standards will drive bigger Big 3 profits HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
Why are Toyota Prius sales down? HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010
Automotive Task Force Consultants Are Plug-In Skeptics CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009
Is 1 million plug-ins by 2015 the key to ‘winning the future’? HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011
GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype GREEN CAR CONGRESS | SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
1 percent or less: Another victim for the plug-in hit list HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
Nissan/Renault EVs price competitive by 2014 HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Oil: What’s the goal Mr. President? HYBRID CAR BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
All 13,000 Nissan Leafs sold HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010
Electrifying: A decade of EV subsidies HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
A Roundup of All-Good News on Plug-Ins CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Study Finds That Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
CAFE rewrite set to protect gas-guzzling pickup truck sales even more HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011
New CalCars Video + Media on Volt & Leaf & Celebration CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
President's 2nd Message: We Can Cut Oil Use in Half by 2020 CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010
Transcript: We Look Back and Forward at EAA Annual Meeting CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
2009's Best Strategy/Analysis: Electrification Coalition's Roadmap CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010
Rebuttals to Flawed National NAS Report--and Challenge to Battery Industry CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
Possible New Plug-In Manufacturing Credit and Other PHEV News CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
Toyota's 2012 PHEV; Suzuki/Mitsubishi/Volvo/Chrysler/Ford; Utilities; A123s IPO CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
Important Developments on Hybrid and Gas-Guzzler Conversions CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
No "real breakthrough" in plug-ins yet HYBRID CAR BLOG | THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009
The Summer's Crown Jewels of PHEV News CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009
Read Our Analysis & Think Differently About Scrapping and Converting Gas Guzzlers CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009
The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009
Bright IDEA; Honda; Forbes/New Yorker; BostonConsGroup Responds; Events CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity TONY KARRER DELICIOUS EVDRIVEN | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com TONY KARRER DELICIOUS EVDRIVEN | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
Karma: No plug-in hybrids without a gas tax? HYBRID CAR BLOG | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009
Felix on San Francisco Call-In Show Thursday AM w/Wired author + Jason Mark CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2005
Finally: index of our News Archive CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2005
Governor's Low Carbon Fuel Standard: Briefers Cite PHEVs CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007
Wall St. Journal: French Postal Service Will Buy Tens of Thousands of EVs with PHEV Option CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007
Fortune Features PG&E/PHEVs and Schwarzenegger in Green Issue CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007
Toyota Roundup: News from Execs Press, Reinert, Takimoto, Rodland, Smith CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2007
Final Senate Energy Bill Includes Many DRIVE Act PHEV Prrovisions CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2007
Ford/Edison Media Roundup: CALSTART/USAToday/Reuters/GreenCarCongress/EVWorld/AP/Blogs CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007
"Green Cowboy" David Freeman's New Book on Energy Independence CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007
Toyota Blogs vs. NYTimes' T. Friedman on Fuel Economy CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2007
What Happened at CA Air Resources Board on ZEV? You Decide! CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
Mainstream Media Jaw-Droppers: Kiplinger and Car & Driver; WSJ vs. BizWeek on Volt CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2008
Senate Gang of 10 Energy Deal Includes $7,500 Plug-In Tax Credit, 2020 85% Oil-Free Goal CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008
Candidate PHEV Race: Obama's Expanded Commitment: $7,000 Incentives, Federal Fleet by 2012 CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008
Economist/Newsweek/Time on Plug-In Cars; Accenture on Biofuels vs. PHEVs CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Big Day for GM Chevy Volt and Plug-In Cars CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
J. Romm Analyses Media Naysayers on Renewables/Plug-In Cars CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008
URGENT: What You Need to Know about California's Plans to Regulate PHEV Conversions CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009
Our Testimony on Conversions Bolstered by 140+ Thoughtful Appeals CALCARS NEWS - PHEV NEWS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009
US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program GREEN CAR CONGRESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Why not make CAFE match California's EPA waiver? HYBRID CAR BLOG | TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009
Toyota, too, Says No PLUGS AND CARS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2007

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