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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Our analysis helped fill those data gaps.

Transportation

Transportation Alternative Fuels Maintenance Chad

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workhorse claims these vehicles provide nearly 400% fuel efficiency improvement as well as optimum energy efficiency, vehicle performance and a better driver experience. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles

Pennsylvania DEP extends alternative fuel vehicle rebate program with additional $1.5M

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JANUARY 28, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will extend the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program once it reaches its milestone of awarding 500 $3,500 rebates for large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. —DEP Secretary Mike Krancer.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Fuel Vehicles

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

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JUNE 21, 2022

Total Number of Hydrogen-powered Vehicles in Service in 2027: 1 Million. The study identified hydrogen vehicles as an increasingly viable alternative to BEVs (Battery-Electric Vehicles). These positives have led to significant investment by car manufacturers, including Hyundai, Toyota and BMW.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Global Vehicles Alternative Fuels

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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MARCH 7, 2012

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.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit

Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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JANUARY 1, 2013

8) passed by the US Senate on New Year’s Day by a vote of 89 - 8 to avoid the across-the-board increase in taxes currently called for by the “fiscal cliff” are a number for energy tax benefits. The Sections are: Credit for energy-efficient existing homes is extended to 31 December 2013. Qualifying 2- or 3-wheel vehicles need a 2.5

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Tax Tax Credit Energy Alternative Fuels

California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

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MAY 14, 2014

The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015 2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program”. It details how the California Energy Commission, with input from stakeholders and the program Advisory Committee, determines the program’s goal?driven

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2014 2015 Renewable California

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

Transportation

Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

In all scenarios, they used an enhanced version of the MIT Economic Projection and Policy Analysis (EPPA) model to explore changes in LDV fleet composition, fuel consumption, electricity production, CO 2 emissions, and macroeconomic impacts (including the cost of avoided CO 2 emissions). From Insights into Future Mobility.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

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

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

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 Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US. million over ten years.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis 2016 Fleet PHEV

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

Error bands indicate technology uncertainties (red solid lines) and fuel price uncertainties (green dashed lines).Click Hybrid electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Battery electric vehicles. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative fuels from biomass.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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APRIL 6, 2023

Perhaps nothing illustrates the rise of electric vehicles over the past decade more than this statistic: In 2012, the total number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the entire world was 120,000. In total, the International Energy Association reports , 6.6 Who is leading the way with electric vehicle adoption?

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Global Vehicles Tax Credit

UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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MARCH 20, 2018

A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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Grid London Fleet Charging

UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

UPS and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that new technology will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from diesel to electric. UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors

Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

AUGUST 2, 2021

Installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on your property can benefit your business in many ways — from attracting customers to luring top talent. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations.

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Tax Credit Tax Electric Vehicles Charging

MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

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MARCH 29, 2022

The Breathe fleet will replace existing gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles with Uber which is aiming to be an all-electric platform in London from 2025 onwards. Through the Zeti ZERO platform, MEEF will be able to monitor real-time data on vehicle telematics and the overall carbon savings of the fleet based on the total mileage.

London

London Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Fleet

Navigant forecasts US military spending on non-tactical alt drive vehicles to more than double to $926M by 2020 from 2013; 11.4% CAGR

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JULY 5, 2013

In a new report , Navigant Research forecasts that US military spending on alternative drive vehicles (ADVs—including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), and ethanol-powered vehicles—for the non-tactical fleet will increase from more than $435 million in 2013 to $926 million by 2020, a CAGR of 11.4%.

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2013 2020 Alternative Fuels Vehicles

ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

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JANUARY 7, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) has issued a $125-million open Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Because of the enormous breadth of energy technologies solicited under an OPEN FOA, it is impossible to provide the well?defined E FOA for a focused technology program.

Transportation

Transportation Energy 2015 Fuel

California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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MAY 11, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of more than $15 million to projects that will advance biofuels and electric vehicle research in California. These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles California Plug-in ZeroTruck

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

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Where is Blink a verified supplier?

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Fleet Tax Credit Charging Tax

U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

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APRIL 1, 2015

Among their findings, published in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , are that policies should for the foreseeable future focus on the niche adoption of plug-in vehicles in non-attainment regions, as CNG vehicles are likely more cost-effective at providing overall life cycle air emissions impact benefits.

Climate Change

Climate Change Energy Gas-Electric Plug-in

Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

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JULY 28, 2010

On Tuesday, US Senate Majority leader Harry Reid released the “Clean Energy Jobs 5 and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010”—the latest version of the energy bill to emerge from the Senate. Heading into the weekend, the bill only dealt with oil spills, natural gas vehicles, Home Star and land and water. Plug-in vehicles.

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Plug-in Plug Purchase Gas

New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

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. There is an electric-drive powertrain to fit anyone’s driving needs.

North Dakota

North Dakota Vehicles Purchase Minnesota

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The plan is organized into 12 strategic objectives aimed at three distinct goals: Science and Energy; Nuclear Security; and Management and Performance. Leverage increased private sector financing for deployment of “all of the above” energy technologies.

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2014 2018 Energy Climate Change

California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

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Plug-in California 2020 Transportation

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. —Energy-saving and new energy vehicle plan.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015

Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores and truck stops will continue to be important places for public EV charging. billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. .

Store

Store Charging Alternative Fuels Tax Credit

MITEI Mobility Systems Center awards four projects for low-carbon transportation research

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AUGUST 20, 2020

The projects are spearheaded by faculty and researchers from across the Institute, with experts in several fields including economics, urban planning, and energy systems. To translate these behavioral changes into energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions estimates. The economics of electric vehicle charging.

Transportation

Transportation Carbon Hydrogen MIT

International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

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JULY 6, 2013

The consortium has been formed in parallel to a draft European Directive to promote the development of alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen, which is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the European Council. The results will be published in late 2013. To join the consortium, contact AFHyPaC.

France

France Hydrogen International Vehicles

Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For example, if your truck stop or c-store is located within a designated Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) and you want to take advantage of the Department of Transportation’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program (NEVI), then you would need to install a bank of at least four 150kW DC fast chargers DCFCs to receive that funding.

Store

Store Charging Puerto Rico Tax Credit

Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

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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). Source: Yang et al. Click to enlarge. —Yang et al.

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2005 Transportation California Energy

How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. While 80% of charging takes place at home, EV drivers without access to a home charger must use workplace or public charging stations to keep their vehicles charged.

Charging

Charging Tax Credit Tax Installation

How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, more workplaces are starting to provide charging options for their employees. While 80% of charging takes place at home, EV drivers without access to a home charger must use workplace or public charging stations to keep their vehicles charged.

Charging

Charging Tax Credit Tax Installation

EIA AEO2012 projects potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery technology

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JULY 2, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) includes a High Technology Battery case that examines the potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery electric vehicle technology on the cost and price of all types of battery powered electric vehicles.

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Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric Recharge

How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

EV Connect

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There are many benefits to installing EV charging stations on your property: for one, they’re great for reaching sustainability goals and helping speed the transition away from fossil fuels. Unfortunately, many assume the costs of installing and maintaining EV stations would make them unviable for their business.

Charging

Charging Tax Credit Installation New York

Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 9, 2021

Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320. A Nashik based electric vehicles manufacturer Jitendra EV Tech has recently launched its new electric scooter named JET 320. The electric scooter is available in four attractive metallic colours-Blazing Red, Alpine White, Absolute Black and Candy Blue.

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

Driivz

JANUARY 28, 2024

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ( NEVI ) Formula Program funds continuing in waves through 2026, there’s lots of opportunity to land funding for qualifying public EV charging projects. The charging network communicates securely with utilities, energy providers, and local energy management systems.

Charging

Charging Puerto Rico District of Columbia Alternative Fuels

SF Bay Area local governments roll out 90 EVs into their fleets

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JULY 9, 2014

The public agencies receiving vehicles are: Alameda County, Sonoma County, San Francisco, Concord, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, the Marin Municipal Water District, and Sonoma County Water Agency. million in funding support from MTC, which offset the incremental cost of the EVs and charging infrastructure.

San Jose

San Jose San Francisco Fleet Oakland

How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

JANUARY 13, 2023

The convenience of charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home paired with numerous EV charging rebates and incentives makes right now an ideal time to go electric. According to the United States Department of Energy, 80% of EV charging occurs overnight at drivers’ homes, which isn’t all that surprising.

Charging

Charging Tax Credit Hawaii Re-Charge

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For FCVs, Schoettle and Sivak note, the effective cost per mile is currently $0.09. Click to enlarge.

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

New York City

New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Pennsylvania DEP extends alternative fuel vehicle rebate program with additional $1.5M

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

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

Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

Navigant forecasts US military spending on non-tactical alt drive vehicles to more than double to $926M by 2020 from 2013; 11.4% CAGR

ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

MITEI Mobility Systems Center awards four projects for low-carbon transportation research

International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

EIA AEO2012 projects potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery technology

How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320

Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

SF Bay Area local governments roll out 90 EVs into their fleets

How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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