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U of Michigan Study Finds Costs of Plug-in Cars Primary Key to Broad Consumer Acceptance

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A newly released University of Michigan study found widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; however, the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge. Source: Curtin et al.

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Toyota accelerates EV commitment, confirms electric ute

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An electric ute that starts production by the end of 2023 is part of a dramatic acceleration of Toyota ‘s adoption of electric vehicles. Koji Sato speaks at a Tokyo press conference on April 7 2023 announcing Toyota’s ramped-up EV commitment. Driven by new CEO Koji Sato, the new Toyota plan calls for 1.5

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Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. Anderman projects a global EV/PHEV 2016 market at around 0.6% million units in 2012 to about 4.1

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Exploring the Potential Use, Impact and Valuation of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Two recent studies explore different aspects of the use, potential impact and valuation of PHEVs. A paper by Derek Lemoine at UC Berkeley uses a real options framework to analyze the value to the consumer of PHEV battery capacity. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Axsen and Kurani. Axsen and Kurani. Plug and play.

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Audi of America targeting 25% of sales to be plug-ins by 2025; national network of 150 kW fast chargers

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Flanked by the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post ) on one side and the Audi concept e-tron quattro ( earlier post ) on the other, Audi of America president Scott Keogh used his press conference speech at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday to declare that the brand is targeting at least 25% of its US sales to be e-tron—i.e.,

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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A Gen 2 Series PHEV Powertrain under development is installed in a running rolling chassis. “The series plug-in hybrid is the best transitional powertrain technology due to cost and range issues of current battery science.” Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis.

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California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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Commercialization of those technologies must start in the next decade, noted ARB Executive Officer Tom Cackette in a presentation at the recent Advanced Automotive Battery Conference. Fuel cell system durability has improved and costs have been reduced through R&D, the ARB staff noted. Production. Earlier post. ).

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