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

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

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

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Each of these vehicles are estimated to save the city $7,000 in fuel and maintenance over a three-year period. Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report.

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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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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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J.D. Power sees hybrid and EV share below 10% of US market through 2016 despite rising fuel prices

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Power also sees hybrid and electric vehicle share of the US market to remain below 10% through 2016. According to VanNieuwkuyk, concern about the purchase price of alternative powertrain vehicles—particularly for hybrid electric vehicles—has become even more of an issue in 2011. — Mike VanNieuwkuyk.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

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Global HEV, PHEV and BEV sales in 2010 are forecasted to total 954,500 vehicles, or 2.2% million vehicles projected to be sold through the end of 2010. The report, titled “Drive Green 2020: More Hope than Reality” considers various factors affecting the future potential for “greenvehicles in the world’s largest automotive markets.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. SZ (1) 6753.T

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