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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock. Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. mpg in 2025.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Nonetheless, hydrogen fuel cell cars are, like pure battery powered cars, classed as Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV). 2019) Hydrogen station explodes, Toyota halts sales of fuel cell cars, is this the end? 2019) Following hydrogen facility explosion, fuel-cell vehicle owners left stranded. Szymkowski, S.,

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

The term “range anxiety” was a common association for early electric vehicle users, who were troubled by the fear of their battery electric vehicles (BEVs, also known as fully-electric vehicles) running out of battery power and the potential of being stranded on the roadside. According to the U.S.

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Feature: Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars The Future?

Clean Fleet Report

In fact, when BEVs were first being introduced, hydrogen powered cars were seen as not being far behind. Hydrogen Vs. Battery Powered Cars. They still have a long way to go before catching up on fossil fuel-powered cars in convenience of fueling. Why is it that BEVs have become more popular?

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Each option has its own strengths and weaknesses.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

According to the Brisbane Times , EV sales tripled in 2019 from 2,216 to 6,718, and another 3,226 EVs were sold in the first half of 2020 — again despite an overall drop in vehicle sales. General Motors recently announced they would build 30 new electric vehicles by 2025, and phase out cars that require fossil fuel altogether by 2035.