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Argonne releases GREET 2020

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road, air, marine, and rail) and other end-use sectors, and energy systems. GREET 2020 updates the specific energy and bill-of-materials (BOMs) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for electric vehicles (EVs), including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). O 2 (NMC 532).

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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However, US coal shipments, which are primarily via rail, decline slightly. Domestic marine shipments decline modestly during the projection period, continuing a historical trend related to logistical and economic competition with other freight modes. Bus and passenger rail travel increase 11% and 31%, respectively.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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Finally, DOE will support development of domestically produced, infrastructure-compatible biofuels to reduce carbon emissions from liquid transportation fuels where electrification is not viable (heavy-duty vehicles, marine, and air). DOE’s electrification strategy is focusing on light-duty vehicles.

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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electric powered miles) on the ANL Study’s “PHEV and Ethanol” scenario, and the high electrification scenario (40% electric-powered miles) on the EPRI- NRDC Study’s High scenario with 95% electrified vehicles. A significant level of electrification is certainly viable for these vehicles, as BEVs and PHEVs are currently commercially available.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? But its monumentally less pollution , even on the national (half-coal) grid.

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