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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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Sakura Battery Co is offering a line of EVs, including the Italian Maranello4 microcar. Limited ranged, lead-acid battery based cars, they have nonetheless proven the demand of even less than perfect electric vehicles. Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way.

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CMU study finds limited dedicated residential parking and charging a significant barrier to mainstream EV adoption

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Selected forecasts of US PEV sales with barriers to fleet penetration from limited residential charging infrastructure. Only approximately 22% vehicles currently have access to a dedicated home parking space within reach of an outlet sufficient to recharge a small plug-in vehicle battery pack overnight. Traut et al. 2013.10.001.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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The study by William Sierzchula at Delft University of Technology, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D , used fleet manager interviews and pilot project report to investigate 14 US and Dutch organizations that adopted EVs from 2010 to 2013 to determine which factors influenced their purchase decisions. 2014.05.022.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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The FOA contains a total of 11 areas of interest (AOIs) in the general areas of advanced lightweighting and propulsion materials; advanced battery development; power electronics; advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems; and fuels and lubricants. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. 40 to +140.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog. The Bottom Line Plug-ins cost more mainly because batteries are expensive.

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

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percent of auto sales today to some 20 to 25 percent of sales by 2030, not all competitors will be winners in a world soon to be awash in electric vehicles. As a comparison , in 2011, there were only two battery electric and 29 hybrid electric vehicle models offered for sale in the US.