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Fraunhofer analysis finds battery-electric trucks have energy cost advantage over hydrogen trucks

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In a recent analysis, Fraunhofer ISI concludes that battery-electric drives will become established in heavy-duty applications in the commercial vehicle sector and that fuel cells will remain a niche application. The decisive factor for the switch to battery-electric vehicles is the energy cost advantage compared to hydrogen and diesel.

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Hydrogen Energy Batteries Battery

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

DOE estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). The decline in cost is due to improvements in battery technologies and chemistries, and an increase in manufacturing volume.

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2008 Batteries Battery Lithium Ion

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market.

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Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel

Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

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JUNE 2, 2022

This post examines the recent changes in the costs of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles. The expectation was that the cost of electricity had recently increased much less than the costs of gasoline and diesel. Electricity. $/g. Month (2022). Change from January (%). $/g.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Cost Of Diesel

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report— Green Hydrogen Cost Reduction: scaling up electrolyzers to meet the 1.5 Source: IRENA.

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Hydrogen Renewable Low Cost Green

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

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Transportation Alternative Fuels Maintenance Chad

Roskill: graphite prices still rising on high Chinese electricity costs

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OCTOBER 30, 2021

Roskill reports that prices for Chinese graphite continue to rise as producers contend with increasing electricity costs and supply disruption caused by limits on energy consumption.

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DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The estimated annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2019 all-electric light-duty vehicles are the lowest of all the different vehicle technologies, ranging from a low of $500 to a high of $900 per year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). All annual vehicle fuel costs are rounded to the nearest $50. diesel; and $0.13

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All-Electric Light San Diego Electric Vehicles

DOE estimates that EV battery pack costs in 2021 are 87% lower than in 2008

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Research by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 87% between 2008 and 2021 (using 2021 constant dollars). 100,000 units per year. 100,000 units per year. That compares to $1,237/kWh on a usable-energy basis in 2008. 2021 is estimated.

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2008 Lithium Ion Batteries Battery

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Where, when and for whom are EVs most cost-effective? Anticipated driving patterns.

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Michigan Gas-Electric Gas Batteries

AMPLY Power saves up to 40% on energy costs for Tri Delta Transit electric buses

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APRIL 9, 2020

Charging-as-a-service provider AMPLY Power is managing the charging of electric buses for Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, which is operating under the name Tri Delta Transit. AMPLY expects savings to increase as Tri Delta Transit expands its electric bus fleet in the future.

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Energy Power Powered New York City

ABB and Hynamics collaborate to lower green hydrogen production cost

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Hynamics, the hydrogen subsidiary of EDF group, has signed an agreement to collaborate with ABB and test the ABB Ability OPTIMAX for Green Hydrogen energy management system (EMS), which was launched to market in November 2022, across Hynamics’ plants to help optimize electrical costs of hydrogen production by up to 16%, according to ABB modeling.

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Hydrogen Green Production Waste

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios.

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Cost Of Diesel Chad Vehicles

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

A Canadian startup has launched an INDIEGOGO funding campaign to support the development of the VEGAN electric self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle. The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Charging

IDTechEx: EV market doubles down on permanent magnets despite material costs

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DECEMBER 3, 2022

This has been especially true for the rare earth materials used in the manufacturing of electric motors for electric vehicles (EVs). Source: IDTechEx - “ Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032 ”. In 2021, permanent magnet motors made up 84% of the electric car market.

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European Electric Vehicle Congress 2011

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MAY 28, 2011

The European Electric Vehicle Congress (EEVC-2011) will be held in Brussels, 26–28 October 2011, and is organized by Frédéric Vergels, who has served as the Secretary General of AVERE , the European Association of Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell, Electric Vehicles, since 1998. The call for papers closes 20 June.

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Congress 2011 Electric Vehicles Vehicles

DOE to fund research to reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission

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AUGUST 31, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) and Office of Electricity (OE) plan to fund (DE-FOA-0003241) research to drive innovation and reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage source converter (VSC) transmission systems.

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Cost Of Grid Convert Wind

Heliogen and Bloom Energy demonstrate production of low-cost green hydrogen; concentrated solar and high-temp electrolysis

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Heliogen’s AI-enabled concentrated solar energy system is designed to create carbon-free steam, electricity, and heat from abundant and renewable sunlight. Electricity accounts for nearly 80% of the cost of hydrogen from electrolysis. By using less electricity, hydrogen production is more economical and accelerates adoption.

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Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Green

Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.

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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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MAY 3, 2023

AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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European HEFT project seeks lower-cost, more efficient and power-dense PM emotor for EVs

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APRIL 22, 2023

A new €4-million research project funded by the EU is seeking to develop a lower-cost, more efficient and power-dense permanent magnet eMotor for electric vehicles (EVs). The consortium of eight European partners in the HEFT project is led by Mondragan University and includes GKN Automotive.

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Power Powered Motor Motors

Supreme Court curbs EPA authority to regulate CO2 from power plants

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JULY 1, 2022

The opinion (6-3) applied the “ major questions doctrine ”, which requires Congress to specify clearly and directly regulatory authority involving issues of vast economic and political significance, rather than allowing agencies themselves to interpret more ambiguous statues to define their own authority. 7411(a)(1). at 267–268; Alabama Assn.,

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EPA West Virginia Power Powered

FEV showcasing plug-in hybrid transmission at SAE World Congress

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APRIL 8, 2014

is showcasing its most recent transmission design at the SAE World Congress in Detroit, Mich. speed all-electric driving mode; use as an ICE range extender in parallel mode for efficient highway driving; and a highly flexible eCVT mode (power split) that features strong launch and creep performance without clutch slippage.

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Congress Plug-in Plug Hybrid

DOE releases Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap; 44% reduction in manufactured cost for 300-mile EV pack by 2030

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

DOE also released two companion ESGC reports: the 2020 Grid Energy Storage Technology Cost and Performance Assessment and the Energy Storage Market Report 2020. kWh levelized cost of storage for long-duration stationary applications, a 90% reduction from 2020 baseline costs by 2030.

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Energy Storage Manufacturer Energy Miles

IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The average cost of a Li-ion battery cell—used to power electric vehicles and to provide flexibility in the power grid as more renewables, such as solar and wind, are added will fall below $100 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the next three years, according to a new analysis by IHS Markit. Cost is the name of the game.

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Lithium Ion Cost Of Li-ion Batteries

Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

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JUNE 17, 2023

After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam is halting development of the all-electric P-Volt aircraft, mainly due to concerns about current battery technology. The company will continue to explore new emerging technologies. Earlier post.)

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Volt All-Electric Batteries Battery

Bipartisan bill in Congress would direct DOD to replace non-tactical vehicles with ZEVs

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MAY 22, 2020

The gradual procurement process minimizes extraneous costs to the Department and allows for the acquisition of electric vehicle charging stations on military installations in the United States and its territories. —Rep. —Rep.

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ORNL team develops low-cost scalable method to join materials in solid-state batteries; electrochemical pulse

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a scalable, low-cost method to improve the joining of materials in solid-state batteries, resolving one of the big challenges in the commercial development of safe, long-lived energy storage systems. Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL, US DOE.

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Low Cost Batteries Battery Lithium Ion

MIT study finds workplace charging and delayed home charging can mitigate electricity demand and cost

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MARCH 20, 2023

Large-scale deployment of battery electric vehicle (BEV) and photovoltaic (PV) electricity technologies could raise electricity costs by increasing peak evening electricity demand and causing overgeneration of electricity during midday. Resources Zachary Needell, Wei Wei, Jessika E. 2023.101287

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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g.,

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Cost Of Light Charging 2019

Honeywell develops new catalyst-coated membranes for more efficient and lower cost green hydrogen production

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MARCH 3, 2022

Green hydrogen, which is produced using an electrolyzer powered by renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, is expected to play an important role in the energy transition in coming decades with overall hydrogen demand expected to grow 5-7x over the next 30 years according to the Hydrogen Council.

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Hydrogen Green Production Water

BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

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JULY 1, 2022

The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019. The latter cost at $74 and $81 per MWh, respectively.

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Cost Of Renewable Wind Egypt

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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Purchase Cost Of Price Gasoline-Electric

Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Orange EV has expanded its yard truck rental program to offer the largest electric spotter rental fleet across the United States. These all-electric rentals are now available in 48 states, providing increased uptime and reduced costs. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.

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Electric Electrical Fleet Diesel

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The results from this study suggested a cost of hydrogen as low as ¥17 to ¥27/Nm 3 (US$0.16 - $0.25) using a combination of technologies and the achievement of ambitious individual cost targets for batteries, PV, and electrolyzers. For comparison, the US DOE’s 2020 target for the levelized cost of hydrogen (production only) is $2.30/kg.

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Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Japan

Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

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MAY 31, 2023

A multi-institutional team led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has developed a low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for the production of hydrogen in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE). Production of green hydrogen at that cost could reshape the nation’s economy. —Chong et al.

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Low Cost Hydrogen Volt 2000

Loop introduces new 120kW fuel cell system; 60% net system efficiency, much earlier fuel-cost parity with diesel

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Loop Energy said that this new product can achieve fuel-cost parity with diesel by up to eight years earlier than previously possible. The 120 kW fuel cell system, the S1200, builds on Loop Energy’s existing technology to provide an additional efficiency gain of 20% when it generates electricity.

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Fuel Diesel Hydrogen Commercial

USABC awards 24M $3.8M contract to support the development of low-cost, fast-charging Li-metal batteries

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APRIL 15, 2023

The two-year project, which includes a 50% cost share, will focus on the development of a low-cost, fast-charging EV battery technology. The continued growth of the EV industry requires lower-cost, faster-charging batteries. 24M has been awarded a $3.8-million

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Low Cost Charging Batteries Battery

Vitesco Technologies presents cost-effective dedicated hybrid transmission for PHEVs

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

Vitesco Technologies, the Powertrain business area of Continental, presented at the CTI Symposium in Berlin (9-12 December 2019) a cost-effective and compact dedicated hybrid transmission solution with integrated electric machines, designed for use in applications such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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PHEV Hybrid Plug-in Low Cost

VW shows low-cost ID. 2all concept FWD MEB EV; “spacious as a Golf, inexpensive as a Polo”

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MARCH 16, 2023

The Volkswagen brand provided a first glimpse of an all-electric Volkswagen with a starting price of less than €25,000: the ID. The electric vehicle features front-wheel drive, range of up to 450 km, innovative technological features such as Travel Assist, IQ.LIGHT or Electric Vehicle Route Planner and a new Volkswagen design language.

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Low Cost Concept Design All-Electric

MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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AUGUST 29, 2021

A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. As we move to more and more renewable penetration, this intermittency will make a greater impact on the electric power system. —Emre Gençer, co-author.

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Wind Hydrogen Solar Lithium Ion

FEV showcasing 48V technology at 2016 SAE World Congress

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APRIL 8, 2016

FEV will showcase some of its 48-Volt technology capabilities at the 2016 SAE World Congress next week in Detroit. The proliferation of components and systems that require electrical power in today’s vehicle are pushing the standard 12-Volt battery to its limits.

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Congress 2016 Volt DC

Fraunhofer analysis finds battery-electric trucks have energy cost advantage over hydrogen trucks

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

DOE estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Roskill: graphite prices still rising on high Chinese electricity costs

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

DOE estimates that EV battery pack costs in 2021 are 87% lower than in 2008

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

AMPLY Power saves up to 40% on energy costs for Tri Delta Transit electric buses

ABB and Hynamics collaborate to lower green hydrogen production cost

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

IDTechEx: EV market doubles down on permanent magnets despite material costs

European Electric Vehicle Congress 2011

DOE to fund research to reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission

Heliogen and Bloom Energy demonstrate production of low-cost green hydrogen; concentrated solar and high-temp electrolysis

Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

European HEFT project seeks lower-cost, more efficient and power-dense PM emotor for EVs

Supreme Court curbs EPA authority to regulate CO2 from power plants

FEV showcasing plug-in hybrid transmission at SAE World Congress

DOE releases Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap; 44% reduction in manufactured cost for 300-mile EV pack by 2030

IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

Bipartisan bill in Congress would direct DOD to replace non-tactical vehicles with ZEVs

ORNL team develops low-cost scalable method to join materials in solid-state batteries; electrochemical pulse

MIT study finds workplace charging and delayed home charging can mitigate electricity demand and cost

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

Honeywell develops new catalyst-coated membranes for more efficient and lower cost green hydrogen production

BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

Loop introduces new 120kW fuel cell system; 60% net system efficiency, much earlier fuel-cost parity with diesel

USABC awards 24M $3.8M contract to support the development of low-cost, fast-charging Li-metal batteries

Vitesco Technologies presents cost-effective dedicated hybrid transmission for PHEVs

VW shows low-cost ID. 2all concept FWD MEB EV; “spacious as a Golf, inexpensive as a Polo”

MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

FEV showcasing 48V technology at 2016 SAE World Congress

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