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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. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Cost Of Diesel

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

NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, led by Miguel Modestino, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a novel ion-conducting polymer (ionomer) that increases the power and lowers the cost of fuel cells.

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Cost Of Polymer Fuel Power

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. —Chad Hunter, lead author of the report and former NREL researcher.

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Cost Of Diesel Chad Vehicles

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

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.

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Cost Of Li-ion Batteries

New Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We’ve written about the total cost of ownership of automobiles for a decade, comparing the total cost of ownership of electric cars to the total cost of ownership of fossil-powered cars.

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Cost Of Electric Cars Cars Maintenance

Milk and gasoline: the cost of the energy they provide to fuel our bodies and automobiles

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

This brief analysis examines the relative cost of the energy from milk and gasoline. Therefore, the cost of 1,000 Btu from conventional whole milk was $0.37. Therefore, the cost of 1,000 Btu from regular gasoline was $0.02. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. A cup of whole milk contains 150 Calories of energy. per gallon.

Gasoline

Gasoline Cost Of Automobile Energy

Novel Capacitor to Shrink Size & Reduce Cost of Electric Drives

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 16, 2023

As a researcher in power electronics, Shajjad Chowdhury is focused on exceeding capacity. In a lab space at the Department of Energy’s National Transportation Research Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he’s developing a novel capacitor and inverter component that will shrink the size and reduce the cost of electric drive units.

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Cost Of Electric Electrical Transportation

BloombergNEF forecasts green hydrogen should be cheaper than natural gas by 2050 in some markets; falling costs of solar PV key

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APRIL 7, 2021

In a new piece of research, BloombergNEF (BNEF) finds that the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH 2 ) made from renewable electricity is set to fall faster than it previously estimated. These costs are 13% lower than BNEF’s previous 2030 forecast and 17% lower than its old 2050 forecast. MMBtu) by 2050 in most modeled markets.

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Cost Of Hydrogen Solar Green

Researchers calculate social cost of German nuclear phase-out at $12B/year; 70% from increased mortality risk

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JANUARY 27, 2020

In a working paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a team from UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) calculate that the social cost of the phase out of nuclear electricity production in Germany is approximately $12 billion per year. —Jarvis et al.

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Cost Of Germany Pollution 2017

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). A combination of falling costs for solar and wind power, improved performance as well as economies of scale for electrolyzers could make it possible.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Renewable Low Cost Green

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. Gasoline-powered vehicles. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. Consequently, the average cost of the available energy from gasoline is $0.226 per 10,000 Btu.

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Cost Of Energy Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric

Study finds air pollution and GHG costs of crude-by-rail nearly 2x pipeline costs; much larger than spill and accidents costs

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have found that the air pollution and greenhouse gas costs of shipping crude by rail are nearly twice as large as those for oil pipelines. The distance between these power plants and the associated pumping stations can be quite large. Clay et al.

Pollution

Pollution North Dakota Cost Of Oil

New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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JULY 17, 2018

As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Cost Of Hybrid Power Powered

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

How This Startup Cut Production Costs of Millimeter Wave Power Amplifiers

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Diana Gamzina is on a mission to drastically reduce the price of millimeter-wave power amplifiers. The amplifiers can cost as much as US $1 million apiece because they’re made using costly, high-precision manufacturing and manual assembly. The heart of the amplifier system is a set of traveling-wave tubes.

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Cost Of Power Powered Production

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.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles Power

Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Hydra’s ability to deploy stranded hydrogen assets to fleet operators, who can use it to reduce their fuel costs and meet emission targets, opens up new opportunities for chemical manufacturers. The company’s distinctive HaaS model helps commercial fleets reduce costs and emissions with limited risk and no up-front investment.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green

Subaru using NI HIL technology to reduce time and cost of EV testing

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MARCH 21, 2018

Subaru is using NI (National Instruments) hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) technology to simulate actual road conditions for electric vehicle testing, eliminating environmental factors to reduce test time and costs. This complexity makes the job challenging for automotive test engineers with short development cycles and pressure to limit costs.

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Cost Of All-Electric Purchase Electric Vehicles

DOE awards Core Power and MIT Energy Initiative funding for floating nuclear power research project

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The US Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program ( NEUP ) has awarded research funds to the MIT Energy Initiative, CORE POWER, and the Idaho National Laboratory for a three-year study into the development of offshore floating nuclear power generation in the US. Funding would come from the $1.2-trillion Concept of OFNP.

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MIT Power Powered Energy

J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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MARCH 30, 2023

Due to a steady increase in availability of new models, expanded price mix within existing models and widening eligibility of federal and state incentives, acquisition cost is starting to fade as a hurdle to EV adoption, according to J.D. Power EV Index score for availability climbed sharply to 39.4 (on Power EV Index.

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Price Power Powered Tax Credit

Addressing EV charging costs with solar power

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

University of South Australia researchers have unveiled that using solar panels can help reduce the costs of EV charging. The post Addressing EV charging costs with solar power appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Solar

Solar Charging Power Powered

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

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The decisive factor for the switch to battery-electric vehicles is the energy cost advantage compared to hydrogen and diesel. The maximal capabilities of trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and diesel or synthetic fuels are also indicated, as well as electric road systems. They exceed the purchase costs many times over.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Energy Batteries Battery

Aramco to explore hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin

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DECEMBER 5, 2021

The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) signed five agreements with leading French companies, including an agreement to explore a hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin , a pioneer in clean and intelligent transport solutions. Gaussin hydrogen-powered Dakar racer. Additional MoUs.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Power Powered

Renault Group, STMicroelectronics enter strategic cooperation on power electronics

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JUNE 26, 2021

Renault Group and STMicroelectronics announced a strategic cooperation on the design, development, manufacturing, and supply to Renault Group of STMicroelectronics’ products and related packaging solutions for the power electronics systems of battery-operated and hybrid vehicles. —Luca de Meo, Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group.

Power

Power Powered Hybrid Waste

ITM Power reports its estimated cost of producing hydrogen via electrolysis down significantly from last year

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JULY 22, 2013

ITM Power has provided an update on the cost structure of hydrogen generated by its HFuel electrolysis platform. The new estimated cost —US$4.13/kg ITM Power projects hydrogen cost at £4.19/kg ITM Power projects hydrogen cost at £4.19/kg kg, US$7.26) in 2025, ITM Power notes. kg (US$6.44/kg),

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Cost Of Power Powered

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. Net system efficiency includes power consumption of the air compressor, coolant pump, and other system components; the gross design efficiency of the underlying Loop fuel cell stack is up to 65%).

Fuel

Fuel Diesel Hydrogen Commercial

IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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JULY 4, 2022

As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. However, a new era for nuclear power is by no means guaranteed.

Russia

Russia Power Powered Emissions

Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Power Global and Rap Eco Motors partner to deliver 50,000 made-in-India electric auto-rickshaws built upon the swappable eZee module. Compared to existing fossil fuel-powered auto-rickshaws on the road today, each RANIE vehicle is expected to cut CO 2 e emissions by 3.7

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Auto Power Powered Global

Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

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JUNE 12, 2023

With the increasing popularity and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), many prospective buyers are curious about the overall costs associated with owning an EV. Before moving on we should have an open mind on the process of calculating the depreciation cost of an EV.

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Cost Of Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric

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

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Researchers from Japan’s NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University have jointly conducted a techno-economic analysis for hydrogen production from photovoltaic power generation (PV) utilizing a battery-assisted electrolyzer. This approximately converts to US$1.92 to US$3.00/kg

Low Cost

Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Japan

CerebrumX and Toyota partner to use connected vehicle data to reduce fleet management costs

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

CerebrumX Lab, an AI-driven automotive data services & management platform ( earlier post ), is partnering with Toyota to provide real-time insights aimed at making connected fleet operations safer and cost-effective.

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Connect Connected Fleet Toyota

CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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JANUARY 24, 2014

In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario. —Weis et al. Weis et al. Click to enlarge.

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Wind PHEV Cost Of Charging

NREL thermal management system greatly increases power density of SiC inverters in heavy-duty applications

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A thermal management system developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in collaboration with John Deere promises to increase the power density of silicon carbide (SiC) inverters within heavy-duty EV applications significantly. —Kevin Bennion, NREL senior researcher and thermal management expert.

Power

Power Powered Fuel Economy Design

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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Emissions Engine Diesel Miles

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.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Manufacturer Energy Miles

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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JUNE 9, 2016

The study provides a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA), or cradle-to-grave (C2G) analysis, of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways, as well as the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided GHG emissions. Levelized cost of driving (LCD). Elgowainy et al.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles

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

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DECEMBER 3, 2022

Permanent magnet motors are by far the most commonly used electric motor in the EV market thanks to their high power density, torque density, and efficiency. In 2021, permanent magnet motors made up 84% of the electric car market. Wound rotor motors are the typical choice when a permanent magnet-free primary drive motor is required.

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Market Motor Motors Motoring

Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet. It also reduces the cost of energy consumption, due to lower electricity costs compared to diesel-fueled trains.

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Battery Powered Convert Power Powered

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

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Electricity accounts for nearly 80% of the cost of hydrogen from electrolysis. In addition, the ability to use heat, which is a much lower cost source of energy than electricity, further improves the economics of green hydrogen production. By using less electricity, hydrogen production is more economical and accelerates adoption.

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Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Green

DOE awards $56M to 21 concentrating solar power projects; $8M for reducing soft costs of rooftop PV systems

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JUNE 14, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award $56 million over three years—subject to congressional appropriations—for 21 total projects to further advance advanced concentrating solar power technologies (CSP). These systems can be combined with existing fossil-fuel plants to allow for flexible power generation. CSP awards.

Solar

Solar Cost Of Power Powered

EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

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JULY 19, 2011

Comparative levelized cost of electricity in 2025 ($/MWh) at different CO 2 prices. Representative costs are reported in constant December 2010 US dollars. LCOE calculations are based on assumptions regarding future unit operations, operating costs, fuel prices, financing terms, and inflation. Source: EPRI. Click to enlarge.

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EPRI Cost Of Power Powered

Octillion Power Systems debuts new EV battery-leasing plan

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AUGUST 6, 2020

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion storage systems for electric mobility ( earlier post ), announced a new demonstrator program for battery-leasing that allows batteries to be leased to fleet customers when they purchase vehicles. —Paul Beach, president, Octillion Power Systems. —Paul Beach.

Power

Power Powered Batteries Battery

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

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

NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

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

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

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

New Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Cars

Milk and gasoline: the cost of the energy they provide to fuel our bodies and automobiles

Novel Capacitor to Shrink Size & Reduce Cost of Electric Drives

BloombergNEF forecasts green hydrogen should be cheaper than natural gas by 2050 in some markets; falling costs of solar PV key

Researchers calculate social cost of German nuclear phase-out at $12B/year; 70% from increased mortality risk

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

Study finds air pollution and GHG costs of crude-by-rail nearly 2x pipeline costs; much larger than spill and accidents costs

New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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

How This Startup Cut Production Costs of Millimeter Wave Power Amplifiers

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

Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

Subaru using NI HIL technology to reduce time and cost of EV testing

DOE awards Core Power and MIT Energy Initiative funding for floating nuclear power research project

J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

Addressing EV charging costs with solar power

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

Aramco to explore hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin

Renault Group, STMicroelectronics enter strategic cooperation on power electronics

ITM Power reports its estimated cost of producing hydrogen via electrolysis down significantly from last year

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

IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

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

CerebrumX and Toyota partner to use connected vehicle data to reduce fleet management costs

CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

NREL thermal management system greatly increases power density of SiC inverters in heavy-duty applications

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

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

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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

Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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

DOE awards $56M to 21 concentrating solar power projects; $8M for reducing soft costs of rooftop PV systems

EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

Octillion Power Systems debuts new EV battery-leasing plan

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