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

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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). That compares to $1,355/kWh in 2008. Note: Cost refers to usable energy and not rated energy.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh. Historical data is an eye-opener.

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California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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The changes we set in place today will continue those public health benefits while reducing the cost of compliance by more than 60 percent. Approved in December 2008, this regulation will clean up emissions from the nearly one million heavy duty diesel trucks that operate in California. —ARB Chairman Mary D. Off-Road (e.g.,

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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Comment on BYD posts over 400% year-on-year Q1 profit growth by John Hanna

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Plua , when Warren /Charlie first invested back in 2008 BYD was a more nuts and bolts company that they could actually understand. In April 2013, John bought TSLA at a split-adjusted cost of $3.10 /share. And between 2013 and 2018 John put the rest of his investable asserts into TSLA. X gain - so far.

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AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

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The vehicles are part of AT&T’s planned 10-year initiative to invest up to $565 million to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative fuel models through 2018. AT&T began deploying fleet AFVs in 2008 as part of an overall commitment to minimize its environmental impact while operating more efficiently.

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UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

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in model year 2008 to 51% in model year 2018. The researchers estimate the annual social cost of these premature deaths at $5.95 The market share of GDI-equipped vehicles increased from 2.3% The EPA projects 93% of vehicles in the U.S. will be equipped with GDI engines by 2025.

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