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DOE tool allows consumers to estimate localized upstream greenhouse gas emissions for EVs and PHEVs

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The calculator shows the upstream GHG emissions in grams per mile for: The specified zip code; The average US electricity grid mix; and. The tool provides some interesting comparisons. The same Model Y in Casper, Wyoming has 80 g/mi tailpipe + upstream and 130 g/mi in Phoenix, Arizona.

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CMU team details impact of regional and drive-cycle variations on degradation of a PHEV battery pack

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Effect of air cooling on capacity fade and battery life when annual miles driven are 14,700 miles. a) Capacity Fade in Phoenix, comparison of air cooling vs no cooling for two drive cycles. (b) b) Capacity Fade in Phoenix and San Francisco, using GPS data. Air cooling can increase battery life by a factor of 1.5–6,

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The two study groups were on different duty cycles and required a route switch to provide a valid comparison, which UPS accommodated. The hybrid group accumulated 33% fewer miles than the conventional group during the complete 18-month study. This wide range in fuel economy is largely dependent on drive cycle. Source: NREL. Resources.

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Lectric XPress e-bike launched as $999 torque sensor commuter electric bike

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In what should no longer come as a surprise to anyone, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes has done it again. Ah) good for 45 miles (70 km). The upgraded model has a 750W continuous-rated motor and a 672 Wh battery (48V 14 Ah) good for 60 miles (100 km). So by comparison, I guess we should be happy we get a kickstand this time.

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Simulating EVE-Ai™ Velocity Recommendations Module: Tesla Model S P70D in Urban/Highway Drive Cycle

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The original driving data was collected from a mixed urban/highway drive in Phoenix, AZ, USA with a total driving distance of 92.69 miles (149.17 The EVE-Ai simulated drive had a total trip efficiency of 391 Wh/mile compared to the 502 Wh/mile of the original data. kilometers) and totaled 92 minutes in drive time.

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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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The remaining cities included Denver, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Phoenix. THINK developed the EV-Ready Cities Index to measure which markets are most likely to begin and benefit from the transition to electric vehicles, providing an objective comparison of the EV purchase and usage incentives as well as the market fit for EVs.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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