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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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During the demonstration program, NYCDOT will capture real-world driving data to educate and promote the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles as sustainable transportation to the public. This readily available data will show how the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are being used and how they are performing.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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There is hope electric vehicles could grow to more than 20% of vehicle sales by 2030 with policies that increase these vehicles’ availability and variety, such as California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%). Click to enlarge.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

We are at an EV crossroads, where there are real choices available on the EV side that will work for most consumers, while the traditional offerings continue to improve. In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality. Here’s a run-down of how the two squared off.

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. The Chevy Volt , a plug-in electric car, will have the battery power to take most American drivers to and from work every day without using any gasoline at all.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. At many demonstration sites, fuel cell buses required refueling after about 200 km (93-124 miles). The most significant challenge was range. This was higher than expected.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector. DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. This award agreement includes a match funding share of $210,962.