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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

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MAY 14, 2022

This could see hundreds more zero-emission HGVs rolled out across the nation and save the industry money, due to overall running costs of green vehicles being cheaper than gasoline and diesel equivalents.

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. —“Market Development for Green Cars”. Today, the OECD has 34 member countries.).

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Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

City officials in Houston estimate that the city’s 27 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 annually compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. A similar study examining Loveland, Colo.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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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. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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CO2 Electric Cars 2020 United States

Ricardo in EU-funded HDGAS; seeking >30kW/L, 10% improvements in power, torque and GHG in natural-gas fueled heavy-duty trucks

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Ricardo is one of 19 collaborating commercial and academic partners in the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Green Vehicle Initiative project HDGAS —a project that aims to develop, demonstrate and optimize advanced powertrain concepts for dual-fuel and pure natural gas-powered heavy duty vehicles.

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Gas Fuel Power Powered

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding sources include small surcharges on vehicle and vessel registrations, and license plate and smog abatement fees. . $15

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

As private companies, automobile manufacturers look for the lowest cost means of getting from A to B and the premiums that they can charge for getting from A to B faster. Power plant capital costs. Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. million for E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline) and $1.5 Funding sources include vehicle and vessel registrations, license plates, and smog abatement fees.

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2012 Green Vehicles 2013 California

California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

to help it create a production line capable assembling its Lithium ion cells into 10 battery packs per month for its partner in the project, electric vehicle manufacturer Green Vehicles of Salinas. The project lowers the price of biodiesel by reducing the cost of distribution in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay area.

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Gas-Electric San Jose Gas California

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. Shai Agassi predicts that Israel will have over 100,000 electric vehicles in use by 2010. This will be five percent of the nation’s vehicle population. SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

Ricardo in EU-funded HDGAS; seeking >30kW/L, 10% improvements in power, torque and GHG in natural-gas fueled heavy-duty trucks

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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