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Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 17, 2013
City officials in Houston estimate that the city’s 27 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 annually compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. A similar study examining Loveland, Colo.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2011
Although battery costs will fall sharply (approximately 64% from 2009 levels) to $400 per usable kWh at the pack level, this still represents a cost of $9,600 per vehicle to the consumer for the typical 20 kWh battery necessary for a pure battery EV. —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft). Source: BCG.
Green Car Congress
MAY 9, 2013
The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding sources include small surcharges on vehicle and vessel registrations, and license plate and smog abatement fees.
Green Car Congress
MAY 10, 2012
The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 11 million for hydrogen cell fueling stations. . $3 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 million for natural gas. $25
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