Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

A newly released University of Michigan study found widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; however, the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

To ensure and accelerate the transition, we must move beyond the set of traditional mechanisms that have been used to assist one-to-one replacements of trucks and buses, such as grant programs providing basic buy-down payments. The TCE framework builds upon and complements traditional Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

All vehicles under the contract are eligible for special funding via the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70 percent.

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Plug N Drive

JANUARY 14, 2021

The “Find Your EV Match” tool is an extension of Plug’n Drive’s existing resources. It’s important to consider the total cost of ownership and environmental impact when making car buying decisions,” said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. “We

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus, both of which are offered by Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer and manufacturer of zero-emission, Buy America commercial electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) filed a consent decree for its final settlement with the Volkswagen Group of America (VW). million dollars represents penalties for air quality violations and the costs of CARB’s investigation. The company will be required to pay an additional $153.8 liter diesel passenger cars.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

In response, attorneys general from 16 states (including Michigan), the District of Columbia and several environmental groups sued the mail agency to block the original purchase plan or to force the Postal Service to buy more electric trucks. The agency later pledged to electrify at least 40% of its new delivery fleet. Craig, and Gregory A.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will delay enforcing some of the registration and reporting provisions of its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, which had been scheduled to take effect at the end of 2023. We are pleased the parties were able to come to an understanding to avoid resource-intensive motion practice in this litigation.”

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

The California Air Resources Board launched a new $40-million program designed to accelerate the purchase and use of zero-emission off-road freight technologies. Additionally, HVIP has helped more than 1,100 California fleets buy cleaner vehicles. Funds for the new program are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. How did it all start?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

The survey, “Unplugged: Electric vehicle realities versus consumer expectations,” canvassed more than 13,000 consumers in 17 countries across the Americas, Asia and Europe and revealed a general desire among consumers to buy electric vehicles, but a strong unwillingness to compromise on key performance criteria and especially price.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 2, 2022

A new study on electrical vehicles (EV) equity issued from Resources for the Future (RFF) has found that the lowering costs of used EVs over the next ten years will increase lower-income EV adoption. Study finds more financial benefit for lower-income EV buyers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Transit Bus Repower, with HVIP approval expected within the next several weeks. A repower is a cost-effective and timely solution for transit agencies.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Heavy-duty electric truck builder Orange EV announced that fleets in California can purchase a new T-Series pure electric terminal truck for less than the cost of a new Tier 4 diesel truck.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

These awards help to pay the difference between the cost of conventional gas- or diesel-powered vehicles and new ones that use propane or natural gas. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. Nations Bus Corp. Nations Bus Corp.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It offers guidance to help product managers, designers, architects, and other technical professionals who need to understand the expected benefits and costs of blockchain solutions. “As This course covers key platform considerations and provides insights on whether to build, buy, or partner.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

However, the total cost of ownership increased by 15.3% primarily due to the additional capital cost of the gas vehicle. The Coca-Cola Enterprises Biomethane. Trial Report.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EV fleets offer benefits such as reduced fuel and maintenance costs , helping you achieve your sustainability targets , and even helping your business partners up and down your supply chain achieve their sustainability goals by reducing their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. Technology and market readiness resources.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2012

In addition, buy-down incentives totaling $1,094,000 were awarded for alternative-fuel vehicles. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles and new vehicles that use less-polluting propane or natural gas. Nations Bus Corp., Big Valley Ford, Inc.,

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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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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The evaluation will consider the impacts, processes, market effects and costs of the program, and will help to guide future program efforts. The Energy Commission is also awarding $1,074,000 in buy-down incentives for 46 alternative-fuel vehicles. Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc., Villa Ford Inc.

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EV Central

APRIL 12, 2023

Sato stressed that Toyota’s BEV expansion would not come at the cost of hybrids , with which Toyota has enjoyed enormous sales success. Sato said Toyota’s new dedicated architecture will enable EVs to double their range thanks to more efficient battery use and require half the investment and development resources.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 14, 2022

The idea, says Daniel Codd , a researcher in renewable energy systems at the University of California, San Diego, is to store solar-produced heat in rock formations below the surface, creating a solar-charged geothermal resource in which heat is stored for meaningful durations. But we can still reduce the carbon [cost] of that oil.”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

The new strategic approaches we outline in our plan address those needs and will help transition to the energy resources of tomorrow. Integrating the right amount of new resources requires sophisticated engineering analyses and poses significant policy questions about who pays for what, the ISO notes. and reliable electricity.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2012

Buy-down incentives, totaling $122,000, will be awarded for 15 alternative-fuel vehicles. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles and new vehicles that use propane or natural gas.

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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. By keeping these manufacturing jobs in the U.S.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Fortunately, there are some great resources and insurance options for all EVs, thanks to the foresight of larger firms who see electric vehicles as the future of car insurance. Why Electric Car Insurance Costs More. EVs are more expensive–to buy and insure. There are car insurance premiums for EVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

One way to lower the cost of solar power is to dramatically reduce the thickness of light-absorbing layers in solar cells. The three projects funded by the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center focus on how consumers make decisions when buying cars, appliances and even light bulbs: Experiments with Appliance Choice.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2018

The company assists fleet operators with the formulation and integration of a tailored, comprehensive EV strategy to optimize operating costs when buying or leasing a CEV. Earlier this year the company began deliveries of the Lighting Electric Class 3 Ford Transit, which has been approved by the California Air Resources Board.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The researchers also found that a binding fuel economy standard, combined with a cap-and-trade (CAT) policy, increases the cost of meeting the GHG emissions constraint by forcing expensive reduction in passenger vehicle gasoline use, displacing more cost-effective abatement opportunities.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The Drive Clean Chicago program is funded by resources from the federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program, the purpose of which is to encourage use of clean fuels and clean vehicle technologies to reduce emissions by transportation vehicles. The on-road T-Series is also approved for DCC incentives at the $150,000 level.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

The study identified operational best practices and analyzed wind resources, future wind deployment scenarios, and transmission options. Reduced fossil fuel expenditures more than pay for the increased costs of additional transmission in all high wind scenarios. David Corbus, NREL project manager for the study.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 4, 2023

From reducing emissions and preserving natural resources to enhancing energy security and creating new jobs, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is changing how people live and work. Many of these businesses are buying junk cars for cash, like the EZ cash for junk cars , which has some pretty enticing offers.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

The initial cost of EVs , at least at this time, is very expensive. The car market, including secondhand vehicles, is very expensive at the moment, so not everyone has the luxury of just getting up, going to their local dealer and buying a new EV or even a new car that isn’t a gas guzzler. Yes, it’s 100% possible.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2023

As the costs of running a business continue to rise, finding ways to cut costs is important. One way you can save money for your business is to lease a van — in fact, leasing can often be cheaper and more practical than buying outright! Be mindful of the fine print, as it often reveals the true cost of the lease.

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Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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