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DOE tool allows consumers to estimate localized upstream greenhouse gas emissions for EVs and PHEVs

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Beyond Tailpipe Emissions Calculator that provides estimates of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with driving an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), including emissions from the production of electricity used to power the vehicle.

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PNNL study finds that PHEVs and BEVs could serve as feasible resource to offset grid imbalances caused by integration of large amounts of intermittent wind generation

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trafficThis scenario is highly desirable to automotive manufacturers, who harbor great concerns about battery warranty if vehicle-to-grid discharging is allowed. trafficThis scenario is highly desirable to automotive manufacturers, who harbor great concerns about battery warranty if vehicle-to-grid discharging is allowed.

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Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid (PHEV) buses with overhead fast charging enter scheduled service in Hamburg for first time; Innovation Route 109

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Conventional diesel buses will also be used on the route to serve as reference vehicles in the comparison of the innovative drive concepts. miles), it’s highly suitable for the Volvo Electric hybrid buses, with their plug-in technology that permits full electric operation over at least 7 kilometers.

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TÜV lifecycle analysis shows Mercedes-Benz E 350 e PHEV cuts GHG footprint 44% compared to E 350 CGI; equivalent NOx

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Although in the production phase, the PHEV gives rise to a higher quantity of CO₂-emissions caused by the additional hybrid-specific components, over the entire lifecycle it shows clear advantages. However, with the European grid mix, lifecycle NO x emissions from the E 350 e are equivalent to those of the E 350 CGI.

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ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 For the PHEV cases, both charging from the US mix and charging from a natural gas turbine with a 45% electrical generating efficiency were considered. L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 —Curran et al. Curran, Robert M. Wagner, Ronald L.

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$/kWh: And the lowest price is…

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These begin with an assessment of the specific chemistries suitability for the desired application—EV, PHEV or HEV [electric, plug-in hybrid electric or hybrid electric vehicle]—and its energy and power requirement. EV applications require an energy solution in order to achieve a desired mileage range, typically 100 miles.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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