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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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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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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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The researchers considered aspects of safety, cost, design and testing specifications n light of the emerging European battery legislations on the use of restrictive materials in vehicles. That will see an uptake of more hybrid-, plug-in hybrids and BEVs in the EU. —Ferg et al. Ferg, F.

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ARPA-E Soliciting Second Round of Proposals; $100 Million for Advanced Energy Research Projects, with Focus on CO2-to-Liquid Fuels, Plug-in Batteries and Carbon Capture

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In this topic, ARPA-E seeks to develop a new generation of ultra-high energy density, low-cost battery technologies for long electric range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). Coal-fired power plants currently generate approximately 50% of the electricity in the United States. Earlier post.)

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

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China’s upstart electric brands, and even its state-owned, legacy automakers, are racing to pack technology and features once considered premium into EVs as cheap as USD 20,000 – less than half the cost of an average new car in the United States, now more than USD 48,000.

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CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

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The question of electricity costs vs. health and environmental cost is important to ask everywhere, Michalek said. Reduction in annual generation cost and external emissions costs due to controlled charging compared to uncontrolled charging ($2010). other parts of the US and the world could be different. Click to enlarge.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Harry’s 200-unit condominium building in Minneapolis, Minn., They rejected my request to allow cyclists to hose off their bikes in the alley behind the building, which cost nothing. Two obstacles stood in his way. One was affordability. Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff.

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The Why, How, and Maybe Not of Geoengineering

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But it’s a challenging thing to do, and we haven’t yet figured out ways to do it at scale that are cost-effective and sustaining, meaning you’ve taken the carbon dioxide out and it stays out reliably. But rather than giving into despair, some engineers, policymakers, and activists are pursuing a novel strategy. Wanser: Certainly.

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