CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

I’ve spent more money on maintenance of my 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Standard Range Plus), so it’s time for another cost of ownership update. Also, before I get into the latest expense, I should note that I decided to pass on the Tesla extended warranty option. I wrote about it a couple of times […]

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Alstom and MOL, Hungary’s leading oil and gas company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to structure cooperation in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation. As part of its National Hydrogen Strategy, Hungary has been investigating the feasibility of introducing hydrogen technology to rail transportation.

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JULY 1, 2022

The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Leclanché SA has developed a new generation of lithium-ion battery modules for energy-intensive e-transport applications, such as marine, commercial vehicle and railway, and simultaneously inaugurated a dedicated new production line for high volume manufacture in Europe.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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MARCH 25, 2020

Loop Energy, a provider of fuel-cell-electric range-extenders for medium- and heavy-duty transport applications, has received an additional cash investment from Cummins Inc. Loop Energy fuel-cell range extenders comein 30 kW and 50 kW versions. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Loop Energy, a provider of fuel cell electric range extenders for medium- and heavy-duty transport applications, announced a cash investment from Cummins Inc. Loop Energy will also supply Cummins with range extender systems for incorporation into demonstration trucks.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Continuing to speed up the adoption of hydrogen in long-haul transportation, Hydra Energy —the first Hydrogen-as-a-Service provider for commercial fleets—announced a strategic partnership with Chemtrade. Global transportation is currently responsible for 16% of GHG emissions, with a significant portion from road transport.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. Consequently, the average cost of the available energy from gasoline is $0.226 per 10,000 Btu. by Michael Sivak.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The board of De Lijn, the public transport authority and operator in Flanders, Belgium, has approved the order of 60 electric buses from Van Hool and VDL. They best met the awarding criteria and offered the best price-quality terms relating to total cost of ownership, zero-emission range, technical quality and look & feel.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

A recent study from Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) commissioned by the Greens/European Free Allianace (EFA) in the European Parliament concluded that the cars used within the EU-27 externalize up to about €373 billion (US$493 billion) per year (high estimate) of costs on to other people, other regions and other generations.

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MAY 12, 2019

Transport for London (TfL) has ordered 20 hydrogen double-decker buses as part of its drive to make London’s transport zero-emission. JIVE aims to bring down the cost of the vehicles by buying in bulk with other authorities, helping put the price per bus on a par with the other cleanest fuels. —Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

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JUNE 21, 2022

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has mentioned that the cost of Electric vehicles are going to be available for the petrol vehicle cost and the statement was addressed at an event. Within a year Electric vehicles are going to be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the Indian market.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 8, 2023

The ACT 2023 in Santa Monica last week featured a range of new trucks designed to lower emissions and costs of operation.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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MAY 10, 2022

At the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Hyundai Motor will share the progress of the NorCAL ZERO Project. And amongst others, it also offers already today a practical and viable solution to decarbonize the heavy-duty commercial vehicle sector providing excellent drive range, payloads and refueling time on our trucks.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Each truck will have a range of approximately 100 miles between charges, ideal for delivery routes in and around cities. We are uniquely positioned to work with our partners, communities and customers to transform freight transportation. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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JUNE 21, 2022

The potential for enhanced range and rapid refueling compares favorably with BEVs, reducing customer anxieties around BEV ownership. Total Number of Hydrogen-powered Vehicles in Service in 2027: 1 Million. The study identified hydrogen vehicles as an increasingly viable alternative to BEVs (Battery-Electric Vehicles).

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JANUARY 13, 2023

While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking. The energy storage medium of UGES is sand; there is no energy lost to self-discharge, enabling ultra-long time energy storage ranging from weeks to several years.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Navigant Research forecasts that the transportation segment, with hydrogen demand as a catalyst, will jump-start power-to-gas (P2G) demand and further drive down electrolyzer and other infrastructure costs. As costs fall, Navigant expects growth in the non-transport segments, creating opportunities for a variety of market players.

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JUNE 11, 2013

Consumers who purchase an electric vehicle will find that lifetime costs to own the vehicle are competitive with conventional and hybrid vehicles, according to an analysis conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). However, they can be relatively inconvenient for long-range driving, depending on the vehicle design.

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OCTOBER 27, 2014

The technology may have initially been developed on non-road platforms, or for other types of transport, but will be eligible for this competition provided it has a clear and demonstrable exploitation route for road-going vehicles. Projects are expected to range in size from total costs of £500,000 to £2 million (US$804,000 to $3 million).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Compared to standard motors, EVR’s electric motors are 30%-50% lighter and smaller, cost significantly cost less, and can be tailored to user requirements. EVR’s first motors were designed for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers and are suited for a wide range of additional applications.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

PACCAR, Cummins and several customers including FedEx Freight and Knight-Swift will demonstrate the ability to achieve lower carbon emissions for long-haul transport using internal combustion engine technology. The X15N is essential to our commitment to help customers reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and to improve NO x.

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DECEMBER 5, 2021

The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) signed five agreements with leading French companies, including an agreement to explore a hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin , a pioneer in clean and intelligent transport solutions. Gaussin hydrogen-powered Dakar racer.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Symbio has integrated a 15 kW (net) fuel cell range extender in a Nissan e-NV200 electric van, with plans to introduce the vehicle to the European taxi market. The new plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will deliver at least 500 km of range. The fuel cell van will have battery packs ranging in capacity from 24 kWh to 36 kWh.

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Corn stover costs $91/MT, palm fruit bunches and fronds vary from $75/MT to $105/MT, while wood residues at $33/MT and bagasse $38/MT. MSW is a wildcard—it can have negative costs of up to $55/MT due to tipping fees, but is more challenging to convert than other biomass feedstocks. Among their findings: Local availability is key.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $30 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0003162 ) to develop next-generation, high-energy storage solutions to help accelerate the electrification of the aviation, railroad, and maritime transportation sectors. Batteries and fuel cells represent potential solutions.

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APRIL 23, 2020

Further, they can be safely transported and maintained at zero volts. An example of the cycling rates is a range of 2C (0.5 ICM Australia expects a range of Faradion sodium-ion batteries to be available for the Australasian market later in the year. Faradion prioritized developing high-energy density cells.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Prior to approval, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) were able to begin staffing and activities directly related to the development of their plans. Approved Plans are available on the FHWA web site.

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APRIL 22, 2021

According to early analysis, the cost target of the new technology is half that of current electrolyzers and the total cost of ownership over its life is expected to be 75% less. Design specs for the Gramme 50 include a production rate of 30~50 Nm 3 /hr with a power consumption range of 5~7 kWh/Nm or 150~350 kW.

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JULY 15, 2021

FEV recently entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider Hyliion, to support design, development, integration and production validation of Hyliion’s Electric Range Extender (ERX) for Class 8 tractor-trailer applications. —Patrick Sexton, CTO at Hyliion.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

This includes considerations such as vehicle models and range, as well as charger placement, type and quantity, measured against a wide range of both operational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs). City and municipal transportation planners.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 52% use public transport less than once a month or never. 53% say climate change is the world’s biggest problem.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The European Commission has selected Ricardo-AEA to lead a project to help cities across Europe take action to improve the performance of their transport systems. The new four-year project will be carried out on behalf of the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE).

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