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Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

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The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 The City will replace 100 vehicles by the end of this year and 425 vehicles by the beginning of 2016. million over ten years.

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CMU study concludes lithium market fluctuations unlikely to impact Li-ion battery prices significantly

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A new study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has found that even large increases in lithium prices are unlikely to increase significantly the cost of batteries or battery packs for end users such as vehicle manufactures or consumers—although some manufacturers may see reduced profit margins.

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UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

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The technology is designed to increase safety and operating efficiencies, including the potential for automated movements in UPS depots. Vehicle purchase prices will not be disclosed. Arrival takes a ground-up approach to the design and production of its electric vehicles, enabling an efficient path toward mass adoption.

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Syrah Resources completes BFS for expansion of US anode material production

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The BFS confirms strong positive economics for commercial scale natural graphite AAM production at Vidalia, with robust operating margins implied compared to current observed spot natural graphite AAM prices, which are arguably at the low point of the cycle. —Shaun Verner, Syrah Managing Director and CEO.

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CMU study suggests difficulties in reaching targeted low price points for Li-ion batteries

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Even in the most optimistic scenario, when the cells are the largest (20720), electrodes the thickest (100 mm), and the production volume is 8 GWh per year, the cost per kWh for LMO cells is well above the DOE target. Historical prices and future cost predictions for lithium-ion batteries.

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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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In recent years, the price gap between premium and regular-grade gasoline has risen from an historically steady 10% to 25% or more per gallon. Unfortunately, the high cost of premium gasoline may outweigh that advantage for many drivers. Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4%.

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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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The share of diesel vehicles among new car registrations in the EU decreased from a peak of 55% in 2011 to 49% in 2016; recent data suggests that diesel shares continue to fall. Additional advances in gasoline-vehicle design, such as variable compression-ratio engines, will further erode the efficiency advantages of diesel.

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