CMU study explores optimizing PHEV design and allocation to minimize life cycle cost, petroleum consumption, and GHG emissions
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 6, 2010
PHEV battery subsidies are likely only economically justified as a temporary stimulus if battery and energy costs are expected to quickly reach levels that make PHEVs cost competitive with HEVs over the life cycle. Carbon allowance prices offer little leverage for improving cost competitiveness of PHEVs, according to the study.
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