Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2015

OPEN 2015 ( DOE-FOA-0001261 ) will support the development of potentially disruptive new technologies in all areas of energy research and development, for both transportation and stationary applications. Transportation. Including but not limited to bioreactors, balance of plant, bioproducts, microbial fuel cells, sensors.

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Transportation Energy 2015 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

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Fuel Supplies Transportation Climate Protection 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The consumer tool, called EVolution: Choices for a Smarter Purchase , is designed to help car buyers make informed decisions when purchasing a new vehicle. The new guidance tool helps consumers compare the cost of owning different electric-drive powertrain technologies, as well as the environmental impact of these vehicles.

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North Dakota Vehicles Purchase Minnesota 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

A new study by consultancy Roland Berger defines an integrated roadmap for European road transport decarbonization to 2030 and beyond; the current regulatory framework for vehicle emissions, carbon intensity of fuels and use of renewable fuels covers only up to 2020/2021. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is providing £30 million (US$45 million) in new funding to further encourage a shift to low carbon transport. million) to develop a telematics facility at MIRA to test, develop and demonstrate new intelligent transport technologies and become a self-sustaining test center. million (US$5.5

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Carbon Transportation Alternative Fuels Grant 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. DOE’s most significant role in transport research is here. —QTR.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Total transportation fuel use in California broken down by subsector and fuel type for each scenario: business-as-usual (BAU); plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs); and combined PEVs and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). passenger cars and trucks) by 2050. Source: Yang et al. Click to enlarge. Realistic case for PEVs.

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2005 Transportation California Energy 250

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

It also looks at strategic and infrastructure opportunities that will accommodate the expected influx of plug-in hybrid and all-electric cars, and investment in research and development for new technologies related to generation and distribution. Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Rulemaking.

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Plug-in California 2020 Transportation 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. The demand for new roads and the cost of expanding and maintaining the transportation system have increased with population and economic growth.

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2009

FP7), including six calls for transport with funding of approximately €243 million (US$344 million). Within that, projects for the European Green Cars Inititative are to receive an indicative (i.e., Over the full course of FP-7, research under the transport theme will have a total of €4.1 to innovation in air transport.

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Green Cars Transportation Green 2010 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Hydrogen will come to play an increasingly important role in storing and transporting energy. eFuels for cars are a worthwhile complement to that—if they’re produced in parts of the world where a surplus of sustainable energy is available. The sports car maker will start with an initial investment of roughly €20 million.

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Chile Porsche Climate Energy 221

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

The allure of owning a sports car is almost irresistible. These cars are renowned for their high performance, elegance and edgy designs. The fascination among the global populace with sports cars is well-founded. The exterior and interior of these cars are generally customizable and exquisitely and elegantly designed.

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Buy Cars Financing Toyota 83

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2011

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Social influence does matter.

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Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation 231

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance. Why Is Insurance for Electric Cars More Expensive ? Car insurance is a must-have.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 81

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid. Source: OECD.

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Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles 360

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2014

The Transportation Authority of Marin also participated with additional support for the Marin Municipal Water District. million in funding support from MTC, which offset the incremental cost of the EVs and charging infrastructure. Local agency vehicle replacement funds made up the balance of the investment.

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San Jose San Francisco Fleet Oakland 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The researchers also found that a binding fuel economy standard, combined with a cap-and-trade (CAT) policy, increases the cost of meeting the GHG emissions constraint by forcing expensive reduction in passenger vehicle gasoline use, displacing more cost-effective abatement opportunities.

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Fuel Economy MIT Fuel Tax Economy 288

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. There are now over 3 million total electric cars on the roads today. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%

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Charging Tax Credit United States Installation 80

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. had Tesla badges on them.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2011

These technologies include hybridization, more efficient powertrains and alternative fuels; the “Low carbon Commercial Vehicle & Off-highway roadmap” features parallel technology streams depending on duty cycle. Work on lowering carbon emissions from cars is well underway.

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Commercial Emissions CO2 Vehicles 225

Blink Charging

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The world is turning to electricity to help clean up the transportation sector, and that includes airports and airline travel. Including cars, trucks, commercial aircraft, and railroads, transportation was responsible for 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2021 and 20% of emissions globally.

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Installation Charging Tax Credit Taxi 66

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The rebate reduces the incremental costs of purchasing advanced alternative fuel technology heavy-duty trucks and buses by up to 80%. The Truck Voucher Incentive Program is administered by NYSERDA and is a partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation, and CALSTART.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The pact seeks to enhance cooperation through a range of activities, including: Accounting for the costs of greenhouse gas emissions in each jurisdiction. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America. The agreement has no legal effect and imposes no legally binding obligation.

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Purchase Oregon 2016 Washington 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

With more than 20 different hybrid cars available on the market, and with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuing at an ever-growing pace. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation.

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International Hybrid Design Vehicles 225

Blink Charging

MAY 19, 2023

This is because the majority of EV charging takes place at home where cars are parked for several hours at a time while the driver sleeps. Programs such as NEVI (see below) can help qualifying hotels reduce the cost of adding this amenity. While most overnight guests will probably use the Level 2 chargers, some may prefer to use DCFCs.

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Tax Credit Installation Tax Alternative Fuels 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

The approach balances reducing the fuel consumption of both new and in-use vehicles, while encouraging the displacement of petroleum by less carbon-intensive, non-petroleum alternatives. Taxes on motor vehicle fuels should be increased by $0.10 Heywood et al., The study was supported in part by the MIT Energy Initiative.

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MIT Emissions Light Climate Change 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The longer-term purpose of the ACC program, according to ARB, is to shape the development of light-duty transportation to contribute to meeting the state’s 2050 GHG reduction goal of 80% below 1990 levels. PC/LDT1) would be $60; the incremental cost for LDT 2 (8,500 to 10,000 lb.) Click to enlarge. As the technology.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

A team of transportation and policy experts from the University of California released a report to the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) outlining policy options to significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions. Doing so requires urgent actions and a long-term perspective.

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Transportation California Davis Carbon 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices. —Douglas M.

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia Fuel Purchase 231

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Growing focus on eco-mobility, EVs and ESG Cut to 2024 when countries, corporates and citizens are all seized of the urgency to enhance the green quotient in every sphere of life, including transportation. million units which constituted around 16% of global car sales. The cost of fossil-fuelled motoring, is going only one way – up.

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Emissions Pollution India Climate 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

Ask any race car engineer the importance of getting the weight low to the ground and evenly distributed. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

With standard all-wheel drive this five-passenger small SUV will be a popular car for those busy with daily in-town and commuting driving. SUV lite functionality When driving the Corolla Cross Hybrid in EV mode, primarily around town, it forces the car to run solely on electric power.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Jeff Guyton, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, said: “We don’t design the shape of the car and then paint it, but the paint and shape are done together.” Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. On the long and low dash, only the 12.3-inch

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

With strong encouragement and support of the Ford team, a robust charging network and a great car, the 1,796 miles was as pleasant and easy to drive as it would be in any other car. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 Even better than many. miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Exterior remains very similar Polestar 2 Single Motor RWD What is no easy feat–and one we cannot remember any other front-wheel drive car doing–is the Polestar 2 single motor is now rear wheel drive (RWD). The additional 212 pounds between the two cars gives the Polestar 2 AWD a bit more heft and a heavier stance on the road.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. If you can imagine an interior feature or treatment that should be on a premium car, then Lexus packed it into the UX 250h. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77