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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

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California’s current strategy of recovering a myriad of fixed costs in electricity usage rates must change as the state uses more renewable electricity to power buildings and vehicles, according to the findings from a new report from the Energy Institute at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and non-profit think tank Next 10.

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ICCT study details differences in fiscal policies to support uptake of EVs across 11 major markets

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new white paper detailing the differences in the fiscal policies used to support electric vehicle sales across eleven major auto markets. Evaluation of total cost of ownership for Norway, France, and Germany. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT.

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

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Among the targets and activities identified in the roadmap is developing enough charging stations at home, work, and in public areas to accommodate one million electric and hybrid vehicles. Alternatively, there is a considerable cost volatility and air quality risk to reliance on petroleum as the primary source of light-duty vehicle fuel.

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ICCT study assesses EV promotion and uptake in top 25 metropolitan areas in US

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EV promotion actions, charging infrastructure, and EV share of new vehicles in 2014 in the 25 most populous US metropolitan areas. Electric vehicle and battery technologies are improving rapidly, so increased range and cost reductions in next-generation electric vehicle models could be an important factor in future assessments.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

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ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. Earlier post.). in order to assess the feasibility of the projections. A risk analysis based on various scenarios is recommended.

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Victoria Begins Major 5-Year Electric Vehicle Trial

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Public charging infrastructure will be supplied by Better Place, ECOtality and ChargePoint; infrastructure for households will come from these companies and DiUS. charging infrastructure is accessible to both. of the Climate Change White Paper Action Plan, the Victorian Government will also provide additional.

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BATT Program Awards More Than $8 Million for Innovative Research Projects on Lithium Battery Anodes

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These projects focus on developing next-generation anodes to increase the energy and decrease the cost of lithium batteries while maintaining safety and cycle life. Additionally, other electroactive species will be incorporated so that greater lithium insertion rates can be obtained for safe and faster charging. Drexel University.

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