Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2009
Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? The cells make up the remainder. Department of Defense and Fuel Economy. billion/year to the DOD’s fuel bill.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., Automakers could ramp up PEV production if consumer demand proves to be larger than expected.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JULY 14, 2009
It’ll be mostly driven by the cost of gas. Dealers excited. “By the time the electric car comes on line in 2012, the economy in California will be in a better place,&# says Driebe, the 2006 chairman of the Nissan Dealer Advisory Board. Pricing isn’t set. Oil vs. electrons. That’s a given.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
150 
Let's personalize your content