Calculating The True Cost Of Charging An Electric Car
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 8, 2023
Is the cost of charging an electric car less than the cost of gasoline for a conventional car? Generally yes, but that's beside the point.
Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 11, 2022
For example, a German luxury car would cost far more to maintain than a new Chevrolet sedan. If you drive an electric vehicle , these costs may be lower since there is no oil to change and fewer moving parts that can break down. Gas (or electricity) costs need to be factored into your overall cost.
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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2015
Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year.
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Electric Vehicles Have Lowest Annual Fuel Cost of All Light-Duty Vehicles
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 16, 2022
Estimates of annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2022 light-duty vehicles show that electric vehicles (EVs) can save consumers thousands of dollars over gasoline or diesel vehicles. All EV models had annual fuel costs less than $1,000.
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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2022
We have therefore developed a hydrogen combustion engine that aims to match the power and torque of current high-performance gasoline engines as a concept study. liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine—or rather, its digital data set, since we conducted the entire study virtually using engine performance simulations.
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Nissan and Uber partner in London: 2,000 LEAFs
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 27, 2020
Nissan and Uber have signed a deal to support the introduction of 2,000 all-electric Nissan LEAFs for drivers who use the Uber app. The fleet of 40kWh Nissan LEAFs, which can travel up to 168 miles on a single charge and are manufactured in Sunderland, will be offered to drivers as part of Uber’s Clean Air Plan.
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Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 19, 2013
This new staff discussion draft focuses energy tax policy on stimulating domestic, clean production of electricity and transportation fuels, which account for 68% of energy consumed in the US. It also would repeal a number of current tax incentives, including those for plug-in electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.
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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up
Green Car Congress
APRIL 12, 2022
There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Curbside Charging.
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New US National Clean Fleets Partnership; ATT, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon charter members
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2011
On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. The partnership is part of the DOE Vehicle Technology Program’s “Clean Cities” initiative.
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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Projects will work to lower emissions by leading the expansion of EV charging stations to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition. AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. DE-FOA-0002475, earlier post.). BorgWarner Inc.
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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards
Green Car Congress
MARCH 19, 2018
The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In addition, vehicle manufacturers increasingly use electric motors to complement conventional combustion engines in cars.
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SOFC-maker Bloom Energy announces initial strategy for hydrogen market entry; partnership with SK
Green Car Congress
JULY 20, 2020
The Bloom Energy Servers are a proven market leader in clean, reliable, and resilient on-site power. This expansion of our product offering enables zero-carbon electricity and transportation solutions. Bloom Energy announced in June 2019 that its fuel cells could run on hydrogen to generate zero-carbon electricity.
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New US National Clean Fleets Partnership; ATT, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon charter members
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2011
On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. The partnership is part of the DOE Vehicle Technology Program’s “Clean Cities” initiative.
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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 9, 2024
Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. government is infusing $9.5
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Boost Your Savings: Best US States for Electric Vehicle Incentives
Setec Powerr
MAY 5, 2023
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people seek eco-friendly alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Many states in the US offer various incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, making it more affordable for consumers to make the switch.
California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2012
The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding of $2,605,370 for clean transportation projects. 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.
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 9, 2019
In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. We think that the way to enable the use of electricity in these vehicles is with a plug-in hybrid.
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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets
Blink Charging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The transition away from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is going full throttle in the United States, and that includes the iconic yellow school bus. Thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA), there is $5 billion available in funding for clean school buses.
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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 29, 2022
Pros and Cons of the Electric Car Lifestyle. Electric vehicles have become more popular in the past few years thanks to technological advancements and a growing interest in sustainable living. However, some drawbacks to owning an electric car should be considered before making the switch. Cheaper running costs.
Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 9, 2022
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. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.
Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles
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. Pure Electric.
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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2019
revealed the name of its upcoming all-electric luxury sports utility vehicle: Fisker Ocean. The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. Result: 1,000 free, clean miles per year. Fisker Inc.
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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 2, 2022
Free Consumer Electric Vehicle Education Program. One of the biggest challenges for consumers considering owning an all-electric vehicle is their fear of what they don’t know. These EV specialists will discuss EV charging, driving range, cost of charging, maintenance expectations and all other aspects of owning an electric vehicle.
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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon
EV Connect
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, governments and utility companies are actively encouraging their adoption by offering a range of incentives. We will also discuss the advantages of transitioning to electric vehicles and how these incentives can make the switch more affordable.
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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2011
The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package of regulations in advance of the Board’s meeting on 26 January 2012 to consider adopting the new rules. This will reduce the monthly cost of a new car by $12, even when considering the higher cost of the loan or lease.
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Waterloo power management strategy greatly enhances durability of on-board fuel cells in FC-PHEV
Green Car Congress
MAY 11, 2019
Researchers at the University of Waterloo (Canada), with a colleague in Sweden, have used a power management strategy greatly to extend the durability of onboard fuel cells in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: an increase of 1.8, The arrows in the diagram indicate the electrical connection for the power flow. —Zhang et al.
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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead
Baua Electric
JANUARY 21, 2024
A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. This generally occurs at slower city speeds.
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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2013
A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.
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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 108 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent).
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Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 15, 2021
Detailing the Savings from Going Electric. A bonus: Electric vehicles are much better for the environment. Average Maintenance Costs. The average cost total cost of ownership for an electric car in the United States is around half as much as a gasoline-powered vehicle. EVs are no different.
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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice. But for many people, one of the most important considerations is the cost of gasoline. While the initial purchase price of a fuel-efficient car may be higher, the savings on gasoline can quickly add up over time.
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U of Michigan Study Finds Costs of Plug-in Cars Primary Key to Broad Consumer Acceptance
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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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. The Kona gasoline models are in dealers now in North America.
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California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
To meet the 2050 target, the new vehicle feet will need to be primarily composed of advanced technology vehicles such as battery electric and fuel cell vehicles by 2035 in order to have nearly an entire advanced technology fleet—that is, both new and used vehicles—by 2050. Click to enlarge. As the technology. —ARB staff.
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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.
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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 8, 2023
Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. liter, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total system 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. It was noticeable when the gasoline engine engaged, which is something the Toyota hybrid system usually does not to.
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Vitruivan crowd-sourcing funding for novel biofuel from sewage treatment bio-solids
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 25, 2014
It can be used as a fuel additive to displace and clean up existing fossil fuels, and to lower their carbon footprint. Testing showed that blending EEB with diesel significantly reduces soot emissions, similar to how ethanol reduces emissions when blended with gasoline. Vitruvian has modeled production costs at $2.58-3.73
New York to provide up to $3.5M to accelerate adoption of EVs
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 1, 2017
million for innovative research and development proposals to accelerate the use of electric vehicles, to reduce the cost of installing and operating charging stations, and to provide recommendations on how they can be used for grid resiliency. How to remotely manage electric vehicle charging at peak times. million light-duty, 2.5
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New report released by UK House of Commons calls for advancing date for end of sale of conventional cars to before 2040
Green Car Congress
MARCH 16, 2018
Introduce a Clean Air Act to improve existing legislation and enshrine the right to clean air in UK law. Bring forward the date by which manufacturers must end the sale of conventional gasoline and diesel cars to before 2040 in line with more ambitious commitments from around the world.
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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. GENI: Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 usually made of copper) that conduct electricity.
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News: IRA Aims to Accelerate Fleet Electrification
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the federal government’s largest investment in clean energy and includes substantial incentives aimed to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in America. Reimbursing Employees for the Business Use of their Electric Vehicles.
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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. All-Electric Driving Range. How It Works.
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New to the World of Electric Cars?
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 26, 2023
New to the World of Electric Cars? As the world transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. What Is an Electric Car? Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): Unlike PHEVs, HEVs cannot be charged externally.
News: 10 Best States To Own an EV
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Study Ranks Best and Worst Places To Drive Electric. The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. When the numbers were tallied, states in the East and West Coasts clearly led the way as the best places to go electric. In some states going electric saves you more. Research by Lakshmi Iyengar.
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