Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Auto manufacturers such as Chrysler, BYD, Coda, Honda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo are not included in this table, but have announced or are expected to introduce EVs in this time period, DOE said. These could lead to additional production capacity of several hundred thousand EVs not accounted for in this table.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nexon EV was launched at cost of ₹14 lakh (US $18,670) and gets a 30.2 Although Hyundai launched its Kona with a big splash in 2019 and made all kinds of announcements, they were never really serious about EV's for India. Paying an ICE car company at the cost of EV’s does not seem right.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Every time there is a conversion of energy from one form to another there are efficiency losses – a concept known as ‘energy vector transition’. The cost of platinum makes hydrogen fuel cells an expensive proposition even in comparison to lithium-ion batteries. The Conversation [link] accessed 4/6/2020.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The front-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 Miata and Hyundai Veloster R-Spec are wonderful, handle great and are zippy, but are not in the same conversation with the much larger, rear-wheel drive, more powerful and heavier Corvette Stingray. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 26, 2023

This conversion happens in your phone’s or laptop’s wall charger, in the much larger chargers and inverters that power electric vehicles, and elsewhere. Why Power Conversion Matters in Climate Calculations Before we get to the semiconductors themselves, let’s first consider why we need them.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

We are working on fuel cell conversion and hydrogen storage technology; multiple generations, our current focus is 2020, but the intent will be to go beyond that. Stack materials, designs and processes are the key cost reduction areas; about 45% of the cost of the fuel cell system is in the stack. Click to enlarge. Frederick T.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Although the higher upfront costs have long been a barrier to EV adoption, major automakers like Tesla, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Hyundai are also lowering the cost of their current models. Making the conversion to electric vehicles is becoming more and more appealing as a result of all these causes.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Doubts PHEVs have environmental benefits.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hyundai already has fuel cell trucks performing on the road. Plus, they’re highly energy efficient, which could translate into lower fuel costs. Fuel cells also dodge the expensive lithium battery supply chain, which could help keep the cost of electric heavy equipment down. Unlike batteries, fuel cells don’t need recharging.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Noting that higher voltage (42V) batteries were tried—and failed—more than a decade ago, Pike said that at that time, converting all onboard electronics to the higher voltage was viewed as impractical, and the cost of DC-to-DC converters was prohibitive. The natural gas glut will tamper interest in plug-in electric trucks.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). The group pointed to a B.C.G.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Third, I dont understand why people feel it available in message chatting to speak in a manner they would doubtless not use in personal conversation. Battery swapping has its critics.

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