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Georgia Tech study suggests unlinking EVs from CAFE and coordinating with power sector for low-cost benefits

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For the study, they define EVs as including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Electric (Battery) Emissions Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Lifecycle analysis Plug-ins Policy' A negative value means the case has a lower TCE than the reference case. Credit: ACS, Choi et al. Click to enlarge.

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Ford partners with Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China

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MyEnergi Lifestyle, designed to address China’s energy needs and air quality concerns, showcases how combining renewable energy sources, efficient home appliances and a plug-in vehicle can significantly reduce energy costs and carbon footprint. Technologies in the MyEnergi Lifestyle program include: Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid.

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Researchers find Nissan LEAF creates less CO2 than Toyota Prius hybrid in west US and Texas, but more in N. Midwest

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Regionally specific lifecycle CO 2 emissions per mile traveled for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the US can vary widely based on grid emission factors (i.e., the “carbon footprint” of electricity production and use), according to a new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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of Georgia). This ARPA-E program seeks to develop a new generation of ultra-high energy density, low-cost battery technologies for long range plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles. ReVolt Technology will develop a novel large format high-energy zinc-air flow battery for long all-electric range Plug-In and All Electric vehicles.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

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And there are states like Georgia where public interveners don’t have any right to discovery. We’re configuring that to plug into all these different open-source planning tools. The second reason is that the grid we have is built out to places where there were coal mines and hydropower dams, not where there’s the best wind and sun.

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ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

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These batteries, if successfully developed, could triple the energy density of existing electric vehicle batteries (target: 400 Wh/kg)) and rapidly hasten adoption of low cost plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. Energy Efficient Capture of CO 2 from Coal Flue Gas. Earlier post.) DOE Grant: $4,000,000). DOE grant: $3,111,693).

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .