Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.

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Blink Charging

JULY 27, 2023

Blink Charging recently announced our first battery energy storage system (also referred to as a BES system or BESS) in Pennsylvania that includes four direct current fast chargers (DCFCs). While electricity prices are generally cheaper and less volatile than gasoline, plugging in more EVs means that electrical demand will increase.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

Optimized internal combustion engines are the major contributor to the reduction of passenger car GHG emissions with significant improvements until 2020 and the subsequent penetration of more effective alternative technologies into the fleet. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx. 34 Mton CO 2 e (WTW).

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. The bill is agnostic in terms of how V2X tech is implemented. Charged : We’ve been covering your company for several years.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 13, 2023

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV. What is the federal US Used Clean Vehicle tax credit?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. IDTechEx’s latest master electric vehicle report “ Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042 ” finds 35.7

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. Clean Fleet Report tested a XT5 Premium Luxury with the 3.6L Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The national program ramps up slightly more slowly than the California program envisioned, but does get to the same fleet average endpoint. Automakers and the UAW embraced the national program because it provides certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibilities that will significantly reduce the cost of compliance.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. It did not disappoint.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

This latest order is Foothill’s largest order to date, bringing the all-electric fleet to about 30—nearly 10% of the transit agency’s total. Proterra refers to its Catalyst bus as a platform for the electrification of transit systems. million in grants and loans.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 14, 2023

Charge management software optimizes charging based on the available power, the schedules of the vehicles and the cost of electricity—from the rudimentary systems built into chargers to highly sophisticated systems that integrate with micro-grids or depot management. What’s the physical layout at a vehicle depot or a charging hub?

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 2, 2023

Fleets don’t want to go electric at scale until they’ve done years-long pilots, but the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation will artificially constrict that timeframe. The electric road ahead for heavy trucks is not exactly clear, and there are several roadblocks, some obvious and some far less so. Soon they won’t have a choice.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Electric vehicle (EV) fleets have so many more advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. While it’s true that EVs do generally cost more to purchase up front, the true savings are in the long game and total cost of ownership. This is the big advantage to electrify your fleet. Fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

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.) References. About Dr. Frank. slow charge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

Such measures are essential for near-term abatement because of the potentially shorter time and relatively lower incremental cost associated with their implementation, as well as their applicability to the entire fleet, not just new vehicles. Roads toward a low-carbon future.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

A negative value means the case has a lower TCE than the reference case. For the study, they define EVs as including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The controlled charging of EVs can reduce electricity costs and improve the integration of wind energy. Credit: ACS, Choi et al.

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EV Connect

MAY 17, 2021

Not long ago, the idea that major corporations around the world would make the bold move of switching to all-electric vehicle fleets would have seemed far-fetched, if not inconceivable. The initiative, led by Ceres, aims to push more corporations toward fleet electrification and help expand the demand for electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

For reference, a typical lead acid battery can survive 500-800 cycles while 2,800 cycles is almost 8 years of use assuming one cycle a day. Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in support of the development of advanced electric drive vehicles (EDVs) including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), electric vehicles (EV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV). Advanced Battery Supplier Manufacturing Facilities. Transportation Electrification.

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Driivz

JANUARY 18, 2024

This makes the topic of managed EV charging important to all stakeholders , from the utilities that generate electricity through all the EV fleet, building, and public charging operators that deliver it to the vehicles to the drivers. What is Managed EV Charging vs Unmanaged EV Charging?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The ZEV regulation—along with new LEV III criteria pollutant and GHG standards—can be the catalyst to the process of transforming the California light-duty fleet, ARB staff suggests. Zero-emission or plug-in hybrid vehicles accounting for 1 in 7 new cars sold in California in 2025 (15.4%); A total of 1.4 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

The draft TAR shows that automotive manufacturers are innovating and bringing new technology to market at a rapid pace, and that they will be able to meet the MY 2022-2025 standards established in the 2012 rulemaking with a wide range of cost-effective technologies.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 30, 2023

Revel aims to promote EV adoption in cities by solving two interrelated problems: The company’s rideshare fleet generates demand to justify the cost of installing DC fast chargers, and its charging Superhub ensures that the fleet stays charged, while also offering charging to the public. Q&A with Revel COO Paul Suhey.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. By supporting improved scientific comprehension in the area of kinetics and diffusion behavior, this AOI will help to identify the development paths towards novel magnesium alloys and greater impact on weight reduction in the US fleet. Earlier post.).

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Level 2 charging supports home and work charging, and DCFC supports fleets and road trips. has over 156,000 charging ports for plug-in EVs installed at the aforementioned nearly 60,000 locations. Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. The EV market is here and now. According to the U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Brand mulls electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell versions of iconic off-roader It is also a setback for makers of heavy duty 4x4s such as Toyota because those vehicles have been classified as passenger vehicles – which will have lower permissible CO2 emissions targets than utes and vans. litres per 100km of unleaded – and drop 12.2

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

No plugging in to an electrical outlet. When Clean Fleet Report reviewed the first generation Toyota Mirai (see reviews at the end of the story), we weren’t all that excited about the look, but did like the way it handled freeway driving and quickly realized it was nothing exciting/fun to drive. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

In addition to the technical challenges of developing V2V or V2I systems, there are also significant deployment challenges related to cost, driver behavior and the legacy vehicle parc. Click to enlarge. Ford is developing V2V systems to provide a warning to the driver in advance of a collision (e.g.,

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the CT4 Premium Luxury AWD with the 2.7L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Sharp Styling in a Compact Premium Sedan. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. Under $34,000.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

No plug-ins needed. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with a gasoline engine. Range Anxiety Range anxiety refers to the fear of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station. It is suitable for overnight charging for smaller batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

In addition, the report found, evidence suggests that the standards will lead the nation’s light-duty vehicle fleet to become lighter but not less safe. These standards will require the US new vehicle fleet to double in fuel economy between 2012 and 2025. Background. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Summary findings.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the CT5 Premium Luxury rear-wheel drive with the 3.0L A Stylish Performer and Best Value in A Luxury Sedan. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. The 2021 Cadillac CT5 may be the the best value in a midsize luxury sedan. Looking good, running head-to-head in its class. Getting There.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Affordable, Subcompact Crossover. Hyundai’s crossover entry point. The 2021 Hyundai Venue is the smallest crossover in the Hyundai line-up. Driving Experience: On the Road.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

Area Of Interest (AOI) 1: Development of Low-Cost, High-Strength Automotive Aluminum Sheet. This AOI is to address two major technical gaps in the performance of automotive aluminum alloys: Low strength among cost competitive automotive sheet alloys such as 5xxx and 6xxx series. Approximate federal total for all awards: $2.5M.

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