Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2020

GlobalData research shows that lower oil prices as a result of the COVID-19 crisis could reduce electric vehicle demand and impair EU efforts to significantly reduce average new vehicle CO 2 emissions in the European car market. However, the amount of time taken to make up that price differential depends on the cost of fuel.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. Fuels or energy carriers in the study included gasoline, ethanol, diesel, CNG, LPG, hydrogen, and electricity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 million over ten years. The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2016

UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. UK market share respectively.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? EVs, while also committing to the revival of the rotary engine. inch infotainment screen.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) in 2008 to 53.7% in 2008 to 53.7%

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Probabilities at different price points for at lest some chance of purchase. Distribution of purchase probabilities at different price points. The purpose of this study was to examine the conditions under which consumers would purchase a PHEV. 14% said there was a chance of purchase at $10,000 more. Source: Curtin et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. billion USD in 2022 to an estimated $2.88

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

However, the technologies would also increase vehicle purchase costs for consumers, sometimes by as much as several thousand dollars. Replacing spark-ignition engines with diesel engines and components would yield fuel savings of about 37% at an added cost of approximately $5,900 per vehicle.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

government recently backed down from enacting tough new measures that would have forced automakers to quadruple their sales of electric vehicles by 2030. The move would have raised market share of all-electric vehicles in the U.S. Even if Washington hadn’t buckled to outside pressure, the U.S. to a level still well below 20 percent.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 4, 2023

How the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Changing the World Impacts Are Appearing All Over This article may contain affiliate links. From reducing emissions and preserving natural resources to enhancing energy security and creating new jobs, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is changing how people live and work.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The transition away from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is going full throttle in the United States, and that includes the iconic yellow school bus. Here are several reasons for school districts to switch to electric buses. The more vehicles that switch to running on electricity, the better.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

Detailing the Savings from Going Electric. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The competition between the internal combustion engine and electric vehicles, the disruptive force of “mobility-as-a-service” (MaaS)—such as ride-hailing—and the much-anticipated emergence of autonomous vehicles will lead to more profound changes in personal transportation than experienced over the past century combined, the study says.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

With election vehicle adoption gradually picking up in the country, Maharashtra had the largest fleet of electric two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and buses at the end of 2023, according to research by Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Karnataka followed, with the second-largest fleet of electric two-wheelers and cars.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

A recent discussion paper published by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, concludes that significant penetration of electric cars into the US marketplace will only occur if the vehicles are competitive with conventional vehicles, not only on a cost basis, but also on an attribute basis.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Vehicle range is clearly an issue among consumers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2015

Empa, ETH Zürich and the road sweeper manufacturer Bucher Municipal have jointly developed a pioneering hybrid-electric powertrain for road sweepers in a CTI (Switzerland’s Commission for Technology and Innovation) project. The concept is based on a natural gas-driven engine, which provides power to the electric motors.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s Getting Easier To Go Electric. One of these remarkable initiatives is the introduction of electric cars. Electric cars are a current trend. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 million worldwide during the first half of the year, according to Edison Electric Institute. Low Maintenance Costs.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2013

The Fiat 500e battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) is entering the California market priced at $32,500 which includes a $700 destination charge. Eligible California residents may be able to purchase the 500e for as low as $20,500, after federal credits, state incentives and FIAT rebates are included. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. In addition, the cost to the consumer would be about $50 to $60 per percent CO 2 reduction—roughly half the cost of what was expected three years ago. BCG expects pack costs for OEMs will fall to ~$360-440 per kWh by 2020.

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Get Electric Vehicle

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Automakers are continuing to ramp up the production of electric vehicles worldwide. Subsidies, tax breaks, and other incentives for electric vehicles are being offered by an increasing number of governments around the world. So it is pretty clear that the future of personnel transportation would be electric.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. In many cases, it will include the cost of home installation. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

However, the cost of CO 2 reduced was comparable or lower than that achieved through less cost-effective policies such as the tax subsidy for electric vehicles, the analysis concluded. After the “clunker” was traded in, its engine was destroyed. miles per gallon (9.4 l/100 km), compared to the 15.8 million, or 0.7

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

A cost of ownership calculator and other tools can help you know how much you’ll save By Cameron Wolf, ZappyRide. Airlines , public transit , and regular commuters are feeling the strain of rising fuel costs, which have increased dramatically since August 2021. The cost of gas over the first 5 years of the car @ $3.58/gal

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Driivz

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

BUSTED: Even including the electricity used for charging, EVs have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. MYTH 4: EV total cost of ownership (TCO) is higher than ICE vehicles. Plus, there’s more to TCO than purchase price.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will introduce the European-spec version of its i-MiEV electric vehicle at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Combined with the high purchase price, Mitsubishi calculated, the total running costs of the i-MiEV could exceed those of the Fiat 500 1.2 gasoline vehicle. DiD engine, and.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., We compare externality and oil consumption costs to the costs of owning and operating these vehicles and to subsidies designed to encourage their adoption.

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