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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings. least-cost) technology mix for each scenario. 51 mpg, by the year 2025.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. PHEV, EV, and HEV technology, and relies less on advanced gasoline. Earlier post.). A common theme across the.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV ; Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. since the Tesla roadster was introduced in 2008. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

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In this paper, we investigate variation in life cycle cost and emission benefits of hybrid and plug-in vehicles under a range of driving conditions with a sensitivity analysis to critical factors such as gasoline prices, vehicle costs and electricity grid mix. Life-cycle cost. —Karabasoglu and Michalek.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial. This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production. Hydrogen prices fluctuate in a broader range than gasoline or electricity.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Electric Cars and The Volt by Seth Leitman

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

By Seth Leitman Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Electrifying Times gave me the opportunity to attend a General Motors press event showing off the Volt back in late 2008 after just releasing the book Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition. This will reduce the overall cost of the car making plug-in hybrids more competitive. What Could They Do?

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