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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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The electricity mix used in stationary processes (unless otherwise specified) comes from the 2035 US grid generation mix projected by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) in the Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2021. High production volume is assumed unless explicitly specified. Fuel production pathways considered.

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USCAR helps to develop charging-readiness tools for plug-in & electric vehicles through US DRIVE

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Founded in 1992, USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The Grid Interaction Tech Team helped to identify and address roadblocks that would prevent successful commercialization of all types of plug-in electric vehicles.

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AM General the exclusive North American assembler for Bright Idea plug-in hybrid electric work-truck platform

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In 2010, Bright formed a strategic partnership with General Motors, which is providing engines, parts, and investment. Bright has several working prototypes of its PHEV powertrain in the field, including one operated by the Department of Defense that showcases Bright’s unique powertrain and vehicle-to-grid technology.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L

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INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

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Chrysler Ram Pickup: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). SCAQMD/EPRI/Via Motors: PHEV vans and pickups. There are opportunities to use pricing structures and other policies to manage demand for PEV charging, both in terms of charging station through-put at charging hot spots and electricity demand on the electric grid.

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Bright Automotive Launches Bright eSolutions; US Army Hybrid Vehicle Contract

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million contract, eSolutions will also work with the US Army to demonstrate the ability of plug-in hybrid vehicles to deliver power to the grid (V2G). As part of the $1.4 The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. IDEA performance upgrade.

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Plug In 2008

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T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Seamless integration of PHEVs into the electric grid will require close collaboration between the automobile and electric sectors.” The entire PHEV environmental assessment is available on the EPRI website.

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