article thumbnail

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. —Laura Spanjian, director of sustainability for the City of Houston. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Houston 312
article thumbnail

Houston METRO launches Proterra electric bus demo; Catalyst FC into revenue service for 90 days

Green Car Congress

The Catalyst FC (Fast Charge) has a nominal range of 49-62 miles, depending upon the battery pack (79-105 kWh), and uses a 350 kW overhead fast charge on route, and a 60 kW charge using standard J1772-CCS plug-in chargers in the depot. Projected Altoona efficiency is 1.61 kWh/mile with a full passenger load.

Houston 150
article thumbnail

Nissan Enters into EV Partnership with City of Houston

Green Car Congress

Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Houston to advance zero-emission mobility in the city by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread adoptions of electric cars. and with Houston-based Reliant Energy. Washington D.C.,

Houston 218
article thumbnail

Ford Partners with Austin Energy and Centerpoint Energy to Prepare Austin and Houston Areas for EVs

Green Car Congress

Ford announced two partnerships with utilities in Texas— Austin Energy in Austin and Centerpoint Energy in Houston—to prepare those two regions for electric vehicles. Austin Energy has set up five internal staff efforts to get the City ready for Plug-In electric vehicles.

Austin 199
article thumbnail

Ford In Another Texas Partnership for Plug-in Preparation: Oncor

Green Car Congress

Earlier, Ford had announced similar partnerships with Austin Energy in Austin and Centerpoint Energy in Houston. Oncor’s investment in new infrastructure from smart meters to CREZ lines makes Texas the best place in the world for plug-in electric cars. Earlier post.). —Bob Shapard, Chief Executive Officer of Oncor.

Texas 218
article thumbnail

Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

Green Car Congress

Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. penetration, respectively. Hawaii, which typically has among the highest gas prices in the nation, will be the top state, with PEVs representing 6.3%

Plug-in 261
article thumbnail

Second Tesla Gallery, Service Center Opening This Weekend In Houston

Green Car Reports

After failing to convince the Texas legislature to legalize direct sales (twice), the company is opening a second gallery in Houston this weekend. Like the existing Tesla gallery--also in Houston--the new one will show.

Houston 60