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UK government extends Plug-In Car Grant to vans for up to $12,300

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Van buyers in the UK will be able to receive 20%—up to £8,000 (US$12,300)—off the cost of a plug-in van, UK Transport Minister Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced. This is an extension of the Plug-In Car Grant which offers 25%—up to £5,000 (US$7,700)—to motorists buying a new plug-in car.

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Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

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A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 72% say fuel efficiency is one of the areas they consider most when buying a car. Future mobility solutions.

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

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This award helps to fulfill a cost-sharing target for the recipient's $122 million award from the Department of Energy. The evaluation will consider the impacts, processes, market effects and costs of the program, and will help to guide future program efforts. Earlier post.) Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc.,

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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The current state of market readiness of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles presents serious challenges, particularly in mass production, given issues including range; cost; a charging time still longer than a conventional gasoline refueling; a broad variation in battery pack life, and the lack of infrastructure. Earlier post.).

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ABB E-mobility expands solutions for public and fleet EV charging in N America

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In addition to providing a superior public charging experience, the Terra 360 can also serve commercial fleet needs where an all-in-one footprint and power-sharing strategies are optimal. For scaling charging infrastructure, space-constrained EV fleet charging depots require high power charging with flexible and footprint-efficient designs.

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Exploring the Potential Use, Impact and Valuation of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Axsen and Kurani focus on the energy impacts that can be anticipated with significant PHEV market penetration given three recharge scenarios based on data collected through a web-based survey of new vehicle buying households. Plug and play. They also involved the respondent’s in the design—e.g., Off-peak only.

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Study finds government and vehicle manufacturers need to introduce long-term incentives and prices cuts to create sustainable market for ultra-low emission vans

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This is consistent with previous studies on the impact of the EU fleet target for passenger cars, which suggests that the 95 g/km target in 2020 can be met without the need for plug-in or hydrogen vehicles, the report noted. on batteries and fuel cell costs trends and the costs of vehicle mass reduction.

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