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Juniper Research forecasts on-road hydrogen vehicles to exceed 1M globally by 2027

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The study identified hydrogen vehicles as an increasingly viable alternative to BEVs (Battery-Electric Vehicles). The potential for enhanced range and rapid refueling compares favorably with BEVs, reducing customer anxieties around BEV ownership. Total Number of Hydrogen-powered Vehicles in Service in 2027: 1 Million.

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President Obama announces $1B National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of alternative-fuel vehicles; new purchasing incentives; new EV Everywhere research grand challenge

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US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country. Tax credits. EV Everywhere is the second in a series of Clean Energy Grand Challenges designed by the DOE.

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CODA Automotive offers lower-cost battery and range option for electric sedan

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CODA Automotive will offer two mileage range and price options in 2012 for the CODA sedan. Research shows that the high cost of today's alternative fuel technologies is one of the largest barriers that keep the average driver from purchasing an electric vehicle.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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What can he afford? However low the cost of operations becomes; the buyer still has to find the money to buy the car initially. And we have already talked about the need for multiple technologies, and this will require getting into other forms of alternate fuels. Hybrids could also work if brought in at a reasonable cost.

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Final testing confirms ADEPT 48V diesel hybrid reduces fuel consumption 10-12% at low incremental cost

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The three-year ADEPT (advanced diesel-electric powertrain) project ( earlier post ) in the UK set the target of developing and validating a range of advanced mild hybrid technologies with 48V “intelligent electrification” utilizing an advanced lead carbon battery.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The natural gas-powered vehicles are in the 14,001-to-26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight range. Nations Bus Corp. Nations Bus Corp.

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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

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The dominant views of second car drivers also favor electric vehicle take-up: Slightly lower range expectation from an electric vehicle – 105 miles per charge v 109 overall. Less likely to be concerned by the cost of battery replacement. Electric vehicle range anxiety demands a different approach.

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