Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Ridesourcing vehicles’ high use intensity is economically attractive for electric vehicles, which typically have lower operating costs and higher capital costs than conventional vehicles. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

EVs could help drive down electricity rates by better-utilizing grid infrastructure, according to three recent studies summarized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an energy-policy advocacy organization. Lucid Connected Home Charging Station The first study the ACEEE looked at was published in Apr.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

California shows ho it can make home EV charging cheaper. In a follow-up Hyundai Ioniq 6 test drive , Green Car Reports found that this electric sedan goes the distance for a competitive price—with more range in the real world, or by ratings, versus the Tesla Model 3. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a strong alternative to the Tesla Model 3.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 19, 2021

As more fleets go all-electric at a large scale, they’re starting to understand that how EVs are managed can have a big impact in the long-term payoffs—both in money and ownership costs and also in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2014

In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. We have therefore developed a hydrogen combustion engine that aims to match the power and torque of current high-performance gasoline engines as a concept study. Source: Porsche.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 19, 2023

Unraveling the Complexities of EV Charging Pricing Policies As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly prevalent, the need for a comprehensive understanding of EV charging pricing policies is more important than ever. The speed of charging is a significant factor to consider.

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Setec Powerr

APRIL 18, 2023

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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EV Connect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, governments and utility companies are actively encouraging their adoption by offering a range of incentives. Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

A new University of Michigan study compares the cost of ownership for EVs and internal-combustion vehicles across 14 U.S. cities, finding that the path to cost parity between the two varies by region. San Francisco and Los Angeles were the most expensive city for both EVs and gasoline cars.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Consumers who purchase an electric vehicle will find that lifetime costs to own the vehicle are competitive with conventional and hybrid vehicles, according to an analysis conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The study is based on pricing for the automotive products for the 2013 model year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Results from the study also suggest that with sufficient coal plant retirement and sufficient wind power, controlled charging could result in positive net benefits instead of negative. The question of electricity costs vs. health and environmental cost is important to ask everywhere, Michalek said.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The transition away from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is going full throttle in the United States, and that includes the iconic yellow school bus. Here are several reasons for school districts to switch to electric buses.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Michelin and Siemens, in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, are launching a project to demonstrate that the total cost of electric vehicles can be less than that of a conventional combustion-engined car.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. A similar study examining Loveland, Colo. Earlier post.). In tough economic times, these savings cannot be ignored.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

Despite higher upfront costs, eco-friendly vehicles are better for not only the planet, but also your wallet. A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

A new study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts that sales of electric vehicles will hit 41 million by 2040, representing 35% of new light duty vehicle sales worldwide. This would be equivalent to nearly 8% of global electricity demand in 2015.

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Blink Charging

JUNE 2, 2023

million electric vehicles in the United States in April 2023. Electric vehicles represent a shift from a we ekly gas station visit to a daily “top off” at a workplace, residential, or public charger. But why should healthcare facilities care about EV charging ? EV charging stations can also help you increase patient retention.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Electromobility is just now picking up momentum; further, electric cars are only as emissions-free as the production of electricity that charges their batteries. In addition, around half the vehicles that will be on the road in 2030 have already been sold—most with gasoline or diesel engines. Then add carbon.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 1, 2024

The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. Electricity price hikes continued through 2023 and soured the home-charging experience somewhat.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015. Breetz, Deborah Salon (2018) “Do electric vehicles need subsidies?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

Forty percent of consumers report they are likely to test drive an electric vehicle, according to a new study of online American adults from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Consumers are open to considering an electric vehicle in the future, with 42% reporting they are likely to follow news reports about electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. This generally occurs at slower city speeds.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency. Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015. Breetz, Deborah Salon (2018) “Do electric vehicles need subsidies?

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Blink Charging

JUNE 2, 2023

million electric vehicles in the United States in April 2023. Electric vehicles represent a shift from a we ekly gas station visit to a daily “top off” at a workplace, residential, or public charger. But why should healthcare facilities care about EV charging ? EV charging stations can also help you increase patient retention.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc. In many cases, it will include the cost of home installation.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

H 2 V technology success—which includes a sharp reduction in the fuel cell cost/kW and on-board storage, as well as a public hydrogen infrastructure—results in the H 2 V market share of around 70%, compared to around 30% with current baseline technology scenarios. (A gallon of gasoline equivalent to $4.0;

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways. Most charging of EVs happens at home and/or at work and the price for electricity is much less than that of gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., In this study we assess, under a wide range of scenarios, how much externality damage reduction plug-in vehicles can offer in the US and at what cost.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The PNNL technology tells a vehicle’s battery charger when to start and stop charging based upon existing conditions on the electrical grid. has licensed smart charging controller technology developed at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for incorporation into its charging station equipment.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. inch infotainment screen. with other markets to follow.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Institute of International Studies, University of. gasoline in cars) to electricity in order to achieve the GHG reduction target. gasoline in cars) to electricity in order to achieve the GHG reduction target. requirements and costs; behavior change in their model is. Smart charging” of electric vehicles was.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. In addition, the cost to the consumer would be about $50 to $60 per percent CO 2 reduction—roughly half the cost of what was expected three years ago. BCG expects pack costs for OEMs will fall to ~$360-440 per kWh by 2020.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace. Of the 289 million cars registered on US roads, barely 2 million are electric.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015.

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