Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler has the market locked-up for anyone needing a seven passenger vehicle that can go a very long way on a tank of fuel. If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. The only minivan with a plug.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc., and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc., and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

billion in rebates to buyers of natural gas-powered vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty; and $400 million to support the deployment of plug-in vehicles in targeted communities. The addition of the electric vehicle provisions was a last-minute achievement, noted Ron Minsk from the Electrification Coalition during his talk at Plug-in 2010.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid. The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. Keep in mind this is a 5,010-pound aerodynamic shoe box getting this stellar fuel economy. How It Works.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) includes a High Technology Battery case that examines the potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery electric vehicle technology on the cost and price of all types of battery powered electric vehicles. Source: EIA.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. This award helps to fulfill a cost-sharing target for the recipient's $122 million award from the Department of Energy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

In contrast, a consensus among the agencies drives the current effort in which a coordinated statewide approach is key in balancing climate change mitigation, renewable power generation and the use of advanced technologies with grid reliability and reduced costs to consumers. Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Rulemaking.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. To incorporate plug-ins into the federal fleet, agencies will face challenges related to cost, availability, planning, and federal requirements.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

Despite higher upfront costs, eco-friendly vehicles are better for not only the planet, but also your wallet. A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

In a new report , Navigant Research forecasts that US military spending on alternative drive vehicles (ADVs—including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), and ethanol-powered vehicles—for the non-tactical fleet will increase from more than $435 million in 2013 to $926 million by 2020, a CAGR of 11.4%.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $35,031,310 to projects that will accelerate the development of green fuels and technology in California. These awards are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Propel Biofuels, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Broad findings of the DOE-QTR include: DOE should give greater emphasis to the transport sector relative to the stationary sector.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Houston first began using electric vehicles for the environmental benefits they offer, but now we are planning to add even more EVs to our fleet because of the cost savings they bring. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Source: NRC.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Porsche will be the primary customer for the green fuel.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Specific Power. Power Density. kilowatt (kW).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But while these rebates and incentives can help lower the total cost of electrifying your fleet, the program landscape can be confusing. Search for Incentives Similarly, the Alternative Fuels Data Center has tools for searching federal laws and incentives for EVs , as well as state laws and incentives pertaining to EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2012

billion market for energy storage devices, according to a Lux Research report titled, “Every Last Drop: Micro- And Mild Hybrids Drive a Huge Market for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles.”. AGM battery technology will grow nine-fold. Micro-hybrids will grow nearly eight-fold to 39 million vehicles in 2017 and create a $6.9 of the auto market.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Because firms are able to bank credits over time, anticipated high costs in the future may lead to higher costs in the present before any constraints bind on the industry. Both proposals have the additional advantage of generating funds which may be used to increase investments in low CI fuel technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months. The CX-90 will be Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid Also new for Mazda and the CX-90 is the optional e-Skyactiv 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder PHEV (plug-in hybrid). The base power plant is an all-new mild-hybrid e-Skyactiv G turbocharged 3.3-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Among their findings, published in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , are that policies should for the foreseeable future focus on the niche adoption of plug-in vehicles in non-attainment regions, as CNG vehicles are likely more cost-effective at providing overall life cycle air emissions impact benefits.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

With more than 20 different hybrid cars available on the market, and with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuing at an ever-growing pace. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Further, the fossil fuel share of primary energy consumption falls from 82% in 2011 to 78% in 2040 as consumption of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls, largely because of the incorporation of new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0 million, or less than one-half the 2.9

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Smart owners will quickly learn that, by plugging-in daily, they will reap the benefits of electric driving. Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 kilowatt charger.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) issued an Incubator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOAs) for a total of approximately $10 million. ( Incubator programs allow DOE to assess new technologies for potential to be on-ramped to future MYPPs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

million) for the extension of the Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB) Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation Platform competition announced in December 2009, focused on developing UK supply chains for low and ultra low carbon vehicles. . These technologies have the potential to reduce carbon emissions in real-world applications at low cost.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

A report prepared by ISIS (Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems - Italy) together with Tecnalia (Spain) for the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) discusses the technological, environmental and economic barriers for producing methanol from carbon dioxide, as well as the possible uses of methanol in car transport in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. —$700,000—to build a CNG fueling station at its hauling facility in Washington, PA, which will also be available to other fleet operators.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2015

OPEN 2015 ( DOE-FOA-0001261 ) will support the development of potentially disruptive new technologies in all areas of energy research and development, for both transportation and stationary applications. Because of the enormous breadth of energy technologies solicited under an OPEN FOA, it is impossible to provide the well?defined

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

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. China has made big progress in electric car technologies but still lags behind other countries in certain areas, said the report.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. A PHEV is the natural bridge between a gasoline and electric propulsion, but it only works when the car is plugged in whenever possible.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020.

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