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DOE updates eGallon prices; Sec’y Moniz highlights growth of PEV sales

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US Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz highlighted the continued growth of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)sales—more than doubling in the first 6 months of 2013 to 40,000 units compared to the same period in 2012—as the US Department of Energy (DOE) released its most recent pricing data showing the low cost of fueling on electricity.

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California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

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This action expands on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 Consequently, only a portion of the vehicles being counted to meet the zero emission goal—roughly half based on current sales volumes—will in fact produce zero emissions when driven. True ZEV sales, however, account for only 7.6%.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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As saturation strikes it becomes a buyer’s market and prices fall accordingly. Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. Nissan Leaf – from $9000 2012 Nissan Leaf. So what’s the deal Down Under?

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CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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With expected range increases and price decreases, the team predicted that demand for electric cars and SUVs could be comparable to gasoline cars and SUVs by 2030. The availability of EV models on the market has improved significantly, and the price-premium has dropped over time.

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Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

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Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states in the US are now taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The suggested retail price for the Volt will start at $39,995 (or $32,495 assuming a full federal tax credit of $7,500, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility).

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Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

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According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% Accounting for normal fleet turnover rates and reductions from persons moving out of California, PEV sales would need to be 2.9 True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0

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Liftback accounts for 63% of March Prius sales; Prius v and c account for about 17% each

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Prius sales March 2011 v. March 2012. In March 2012, Toyota posted a new one-month record for Prius sales of 28,711 units, up 54.3% For example, Prius v posted its biggest month since it went on sale last November of 4,937. Overall, TMS posted March sales of 38,215 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 49.0%

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