The hidden costs of using an electric bike
Electrek
MARCH 10, 2024
First embraced across Asia before rolling their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now surging in popularity in North America.
The hidden costs of using an electric bike
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
First embraced across Asia and storming their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now exploding in popularity in North America. more… The post The hidden costs of using an electric bike appeared first on Electrek.
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Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 3, 2023
When I saw the news that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for the the full $7,500 federal tax credit, I knew it was time to write a new lifecycle analysis, or total cost of ownership (TCO) article. My last article like this (almost a year ago) was backward looking at the actual costs […]
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Antelope Valley Transit Authority first all-electric transit agency in North America
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2022
On 16 March 2022, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors, along with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), hosted a celebration recognizing AVTA becoming the first all-electric transit agency in North America. AVTA bus and Heliox charger.
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The hidden costs of using an electric bike
Baua Electric
MARCH 10, 2024
First embraced across Asia before rolling their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now surging in popularity in North America. Sure, there’s mountains of scientific evidence that increased outdoor time is linked to improved mental and physical health, but at what cost? At what cost?
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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. FHWA is establishing a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Background. Under 23 U.S.C.
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CerebrumX and Toyota partner to use connected vehicle data to reduce fleet management costs
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 26, 2022
CerebrumX Lab, an AI-driven automotive data services & management platform ( earlier post ), is partnering with Toyota to provide real-time insights aimed at making connected fleet operations safer and cost-effective.
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Bank of America introduces residential EV charger financing
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Bank of America made a drastic step forward today to make at-home residential electric vehicle chargers an easier purchase for car buyers. This is not indicative of the actual cost of many new EVs, as the Chevrolet Bolt EV costs less than $30,000, for example. This was a $3,594, or a 5.5 percent decrease from November.
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US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs
Green Car Congress
JUNE 9, 2016
The study provides a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA), or cradle-to-grave (C2G) analysis, of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways, as well as the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided GHG emissions. Levelized cost of driving (LCD). Elgowainy et al.
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GM, POSCO Future M announce 2nd phase of CAM production in N America; adding pCAM
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2023
General Motors and POSCO Future M announced the second phase of their Ultium CAM joint venture, an investment projected to exceed US$1 billion to increase production capacity of cathode active materials (CAM) in North America and integrate precursor materials production. Currently, CAM and pCAM processing is highly concentrated in Asia.
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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2021
Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Renewable Energy Efforts in North America.
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Calumet’s Montana Renewables became the largest SAF producer in North America in Q2
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2023
reported that ramp-up of unit operations was completed during the second quarter, making its Montana Renewables subsidiary the largest producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in North America (approximately 30 million gallons per year). Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
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Battery startup Sparkz, United Mine Workers of America announce labor-management agreement for W Va Gigafactory
Green Car Congress
MAY 25, 2022
The company’s first commercial product will eliminate cobalt, traditionally used in the cathode of a Lithium-ion battery, with the objective of reducing the cost of lithium battery production in the US, while also eliminating a primary environmental concern, and reducing chokepoints created by a foreign supply-chain.
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GM and POSCO Chemical to build new N America factory to process cathode active material for Ultium batteries
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 2, 2021
General Motors and POSCO Chemical plan to form a joint venture through which the parties will construct a factory in North America to process critical battery materials for GM’s Ultium electric vehicle platform. The location of the facility, which will create hundreds of jobs when it opens in 2024, will be announced later.
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Electrify America to add Tesla battery storage to more than 100 new charging stations
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Electrify America plans to install Tesla Powerpack battery systems at more than 100 of its electric vehicle charging stations nationwide over the course of 2019. —Giovanni Palazzo, CEO of Electrify America. The Electrify America charging system features the first certified cooled-cable 350 kW chargers in the United States.
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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Electrify America announced its next $200-million investment in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure as well as education and awareness in California which is outlined in its Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period, which begins in July 2019.
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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2022
The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. Cost assessments represent a final cost/price to the consumer, excluding taxes on the final product (e.g.,
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Alsco Uniforms North America launches fleet electrification program with Motiv Power Systems
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2020
These all-electric step vans will reduce operation and maintenance costs by up to 85%, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle. Suited for Alsco’s routes, Motiv’s EPIC F-59 chassis incorporate its fifth-generation electric powertrain technology, AdaptEV software and BMW battery packs.
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Tesla Superchargers are dwarfing competitors in size and cost efficiencies
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The size and cost efficiencies of Tesla Superchargers are definitely among them. As stated in a report from Bloomberg News , a recent EV charger price survey indicated that it costs as low as $238 and as high as $10,000 to have 7-22 kilowatt AC chargers installed. This is where Tesla’s advantage with the Supercharger network comes in.
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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008
Blink Charging
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh.
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52 EY: oil & gas megaproject overruns to cost industry more than $500B
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 15, 2014
On average, current project estimated completion costs were 59% above the initial estimate. In absolute terms, the cumulative cost of the projects reviewed for the report has increased to $1.7T Proportions of projects facing cost overruns, delays and budget overruns. Source: EY Megaprojects oil and gas report.
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7 Ways to Reduce EV Charging Costs
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 29, 2022
Most EV drivers know that during these times of economic crisis, EV running costs are considerably less than those with gas-guzzling internal combustion engines. But did you know, it’s relatively easy to reduce EV charging costs even further? This will undoubtedly cover the costs of any energy used, plus some extra.
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Lightning eMotors announces production launch of GM-based ZEV4 work trucks
Green Car Congress
JUNE 19, 2023
To help accelerate fleet vehicle electrification efforts, a number of state and federal level funding programs are available across North America to help offset the cost significantly. The Lightning ZEV4 is capable of Level 2 AC and 80kW DC fast charging.
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Toyota to collaborate with Redwood Materials on sustainable, closed-loop electrified vehicle battery ecosystem
Green Car Congress
JUNE 22, 2022
Toyota Motor North America has embarked on a mission to create a sustainable, closed-loop battery ecosystem for its electrified powertrains. The companies will then look to expand into other areas such as battery health screening and data management, remanufacturing and battery material supply throughout North America.
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EnergyHub & Toyota Collaborate to Support the Electrical Grid and Improve EV Ownership Experience
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 13, 2024
EnergyHub announces that they are collaborating with Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) to improve the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience. continued] The post EnergyHub & Toyota Collaborate to Support the Electrical Grid and Improve EV Ownership Experience appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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BNEF: wind and solar boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 6, 2015
This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to detailed analysis by technology and region, published this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. —Seb Henbest, head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at BNEF.
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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions.
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Government of Canada, Québec invest in GM-POSCO CAM plant in Québec
Green Car Congress
JUNE 1, 2023
CAM are key battery materials that consist of components such as processed nickel, lithium and other materials that make up about 40% of the cost of a battery. The project was first announced in March 2022 to supply General Motors’ fast-expanding battery production in North America.
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Green Car Congress
MARCH 23, 2023
The site also supports the “Inflation Reduction Act”, a federal law enacted in 2022 to incentivize the localization of critical minerals in North America. The council also awarded a $9-million Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant to Chester County to assist with the costs of mitigation, site preparation and infrastructure improvements.
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Nestlé Waters North America adds 155 new medium-duty propane autogas trucks to delivery fleet
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2016
Nestlé Waters North America is adding more than 150 medium-duty beverage delivery trucks fueled by propane autogas. The new medium-duty delivery trucks, added to the company’s existing autogas fleet of 30 Ford trucks of the same model, will also help the company save on maintenance and fuel costs. million pounds.
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IDTechEx forecasts global production of electric LCVs to exceed 2.4M units annually by 2030
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2020
The report provides a detailed ten-year outlook for the uptake of electric light commercial vehicles across key regions (China, Europe, North America and the rest of the world) outlining, eLCV production, penetration, market revenue and battery requirements. million units annually by 2030. European Light Commercial Vehicle Sales 2018.
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Advent Technologies to collaborate with Los Alamos, UT Austin, RPI, UNM and Toyota in the development of next-generation HT-PEM fuel cell technology
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Emory DeCastro, Advent’s Chief Technology Officer, added that these developments have the potential to drop overall fuel cell system costs by 25% and enable higher power density and simplify packaging constraints. The program is funded by an Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) OPEN award.
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H2X Global secures US$57M from Verde Mobility to deliver on US$300M in fuel cell vehicle orders
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2023
H2X Warrego Combining this with Verde’s established manufacturing network to lower the cost of hydrogen vehicles, we are offering one of the world’s first commercially viable avenues to decarbonizing the transport sector. UHL has expansion plans in North America and is looking to open an office in Canada later this year.
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Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The automaker made the statement from its North America account on X , in a repost from the Eanes Independent School District (EISD) recommending that its police department purchase nine Tesla vehicles.
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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2020
Electrify America fully subsidized the costs of the shuttles, the DC fast-charging infrastructure to support them, and the retrofit costs. —Richard Steinberg, Senior Director Marketing, Communications and Green Cities at Electrify America.
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CFA study shows better gas mileage standards offset cost of modern safety tech
Green Car Reports
MAY 10, 2018
That's the conclusion of a new report released Thursday by the Consumer Federation of America, in anticipation of a meeting between President Donald. In fact, gas savings have more than paid for safety improvements in modern cars, as well as for the technology needed to make the gains in fuel economy.
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PNNL licenses three technologies via Startup America; batteries, fuel cells and buildings
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
The agreements are part of the White House’s Startup America initiative, which was launched in January and is designed to help young companies grow, move innovative technologies into the marketplace and create good-paying jobs in the United States. PEM fuel cells are primarily used for backup power.
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240 Bigger Cars, Fatter Passengers: The Fuel Cost of Obesity
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 12, 2010
America loves to complain about gas mileage and the cost of gasoline. As it turns out, part of the problem is us. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a 1.1 percent increase in self-reported obesity, which translates into extra weight that your vehicle has to haul around. How much does it really matter?
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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 17, 2015
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Real weighted average cost of capital is 7.5% Source: IRENA.
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DOE awards Core Power and MIT Energy Initiative funding for floating nuclear power research project
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
DOE earlier announced its intention to fund and develop regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) across America, one of which must be powered by nuclear. In 2021, the DOE also launched the Hydrogen Shot to cut the cost of clean hydrogen to $1 per 1 kilogram of clean hydrogen in 1 decade, nicknamed 1-1-1. Funding would come from the $1.2-trillion
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Hertz’s EV sale to fan cost concerns, dampen used-car market – ET Auto
Baua Electric
JANUARY 16, 2024
fleet operator of EVs, has blamed the sale on high repair costs and weak demand for the vehicles it offers on rent. Analysts and industry experts believe the move will affect the second-hand market for EVs and dissuade buyers who are already rethinking big purchases due to higher borrowing costs. Hertz, the largest U.S.
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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Simultaneously, with fuel prices surging as much as 20% in the last six months, and the cumulative costs of internal combustion engine-vehicle maintenance, drivers are increasingly turning to cost-effective electric auto-rickshaws as the modern and reliable vehicles of choice.
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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The electric F-150, which is undergoing tens of thousands of hours of torture testing and targeting millions of simulated, laboratory and real world test miles, will be more powerful than any F-150 available today and deliver commercial and personal customers the lowest expected lifetime total cost of operation among F-Series trucks.
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Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles
Green Car Congress
MAY 8, 2023
It can help eliminate 40-50% of CO 2 emissions in these sectors while lowering the total cost of ownership, Skeleton says. The first SuperBattery cells come in the supercapacitor industry standard D60 large cell form factor.
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