Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2022

The 2022 report accounts for a broader range of vehicle technologies and considers both current (2020) and expected future (2030-2035) conditions. Fuel production pathways considered. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., vehicle subsidies). High production volume is assumed unless explicitly specified.

Fuel 417

Fuel Vehicles PHEV Carbon 417

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

The road transport sector could still reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through electrification, but urgent action would be required from policymakers and industry participants, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) latest annual Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO). million sold in 2021 to 21 million in 2025.

Transportation 473

Transportation Emissions Fleet Economy 473

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

Researchers in NREL’s Center for Transportation Technologies and Systems (CTTS) will work with the Utah State University team to develop electronic hardware and control software for an advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) battery management system to maximize the lifetime of each cell in a battery pack.

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Eaton Electric Vehicles Utah Batteries 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2020

Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. The article points to the 2019 Supreme Court case of Virginia Uranium v.

All-Electric 247

All-Electric Legal Vehicles London 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

He previously founded and was the CEO of eMotorWerks, a smart grid electric vehicle charging company acquired in 2017. These tests confirm the company’s fuel economy and maximum power delivery targets.

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Hydrogen Fuel Maintenance Taxi 353

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. —Curran et al. mpgge (equivalent to 7.6

Gas-Electric 345

Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2013

Using a new optimization framework, Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos of the Energy & Transportation Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has explored the impact on fuel economy and GHG emissions of varying the size of the motor/generator and battery pack in pre- and post-transmission hybrid configurations of a medium-duty PHEV.

PHEV 252

PHEV Motor Motors Motoring 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2011

As part of that, within the next two months FedEx Express will place 24 new all-electric vehicles into service, expanding to three new cities and more than doubling its fleet to 43 all-electric vehicles while growing the diversity of suppliers it uses for electric vehicles. and Jonesboro, Ark.

Los Angeles 304

Los Angeles Memphis All-Electric Fleet 304

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. Demonstrating Electric Shuttles for the New Orleans Region.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Spain has set a goal of 250,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2014.

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Europe China Charging Grid 244

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

1 in Zero-Emission Vehicles: cumulative sales of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles across the Renault-Nissan Alliance. On behalf of the Alliance, Nissan will lead the development of an all-new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) together with strategic partner, Daimler.

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Nissan 2016 Emissions Green 210

Teslarati

MARCH 4, 2022

It also assessed the reductions in other light-duty vehicles when compared to their gas-powered counterparts. According to the study, sedan, SUV, and pickup truck battery-electric vehicles have approximately 64 percent lower cradle-to-grave life cycle greenhouse gas emissions than the same vehicles with combustion engine powertrains.

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Ford Gas F-150 Gas-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Electric vehicles charged in coal-heavy regions can create more human health and environmental damages from life cycle air emissions than gasoline vehicles, according to a new consequential life cycle analysis by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University. Source: Weis et al. Click to enlarge.

Coal 150

Coal Pollution Grid Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

On Friday, Chrysler Group LLC announced it was withdrawing from service its test fleet of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. Chrysler said that a different battery chemistry will be used in the projects’ next phase, which will focus on grid interaction and improved safety.

Chrysler 268

Chrysler PHEV Fleet Minivan 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [

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Clean Cleaning Future Green 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. Washington, DC’s current focus is electric vehicles (EVs) and electric technology. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

Standards 247

Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2014

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, is selling its grid storage business and other assets related to energy storage for telecom and IT data storage applications to NEC Corporation for approximately $100 million. A123 will become a key cell supplier to NEC.

Li-ion 236

Li-ion Transportation Hybrid Energy 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

million multi-topic funding opportunity for vehicle technologies (DE-FOA-0001535). The FOA will include the three areas of interest: medium- and heavy-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs); direct injection propane engine; and alternative fuel vehicle community partner projects.

Engine 150

Engine Alternative Fuels Vehicles Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

Argonne will collect the electric energy consumption of the vehicles to help determine the total cost of operating an electric vehicle fleet. The US Department of Energy has also provided funding for this testing initiative. In 2008, FedEx Corp. In 2008, FedEx Corp.

Fleet 240

Fleet Fuel New York City Isuzu 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

Propane autogas fueled vehicles (PAGVs) will grow from 2.2% of vehicles in use in 2014 to 3.4% in 2035, according to Navigant, while hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) will grow from 0.1% Battery electric vehicles (BEVs): Vehicles that use energy from the grid or regenerative braking and do not have an ICE.

Market 273

Market Alternative Fuels Engine Gas-Electric 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), will deliver 10 demonstration fleet Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The Ram 1500 PHEV includes a liquid-cooled 12.9 kW on-board charger.

Chrysler 199

Chrysler PHEV Parts San Francisco 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

Smart grids, for example, make it easier and cheaper to replace fossil-fired power with renewables without jeopardizing the reliability of the energy system. In 2012, sales of hybrid-electric vehicles passed the one million mark. We must invest heavily in infrastructure that improves the system as a whole. billion to US$4.2

Carbon 265

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation 265

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2013

The research team calculated life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions including vehicle operation, vehicle production and end-of-life management, electric drive battery, and electric vehicle supply equipment; they also evaluated the total cost of ownership parameters with all monetary values in 2011 constant dollars.

Diesel 361

Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion 361

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2012

Martino Tran and his colleagues reviewed the literature on electric vehicles, with a focus on market diffusion of full battery electric vehicles (BEVs). System-level implications include the decarbonization of the grid and the addition of additional generation capacity. —Tran et al. —Tran et al.

Industrial 301

Industrial Industry Climate Change Grid 301

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

The timing of electricity use over the off-peak period is represented as constant (the actual distribution would likely vary according to the needs of a particular electric utility). Gasoline prices are unpredictable, and their volatility may confer value on the ability to select which fuel to use. 2010.02.004.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Electric Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3

San Diego 150

San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

The result was that the electric energy consumption of was 444 Wh/km. Singapore applies a grid emission factor of 0.5 g CO 2 /Wh to all electric vehicles for CEVS analysis to account for CO 2 emissions during the electricity generation process. Wh/km (38 kWh/100 miles) for the Model S 90.).

Singapore 150

Singapore Carbon Emissions Power 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Thus, the efficiency of battery electric vehicles can vary with ambient temperature due to battery performance—as well as the energy required for cabin climate control. Reduced efficiency results in increased energy consumption and increased emissions from the electricity grid when BEVs charge. Click to enlarge.

Emissions 150

Emissions Range Grid Nissan 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

The Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle is a blended plug-in hybrid, meaning that it doesn’t run exclusively all-electric during its charge depletion period. Inverter system to support power panel, vehicle-to-grid power flow (V2G), and micro-grid functions up to 6.6 Click to enlarge.

Chrysler 236

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 236

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? EVs also benefit the environment by eliminating tailpipe emissions and having better fuel economies than gasoline-powered cars. — S.H.,

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Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric Renewable 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2015

(While VIA Motors also is producing plug-in hybrid work trucks, also based on a Silverado model, which also offer an all-electric range of up to 40 miles, those plug-ins are Class 2, with a GVWR of 7,500 lbs (3,400 kg). The vehicles are also capable of charging other pure electric vehicles when needed.

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 150

Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

An intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that “talks” directly with the nation’s electric grid has been unveiled today courtesy of carmaker, Ford. Ford’s other utility partners’ vehicles will also be equipped with the communications technology.

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Grid Ford EPRI Vehicles 42

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Within the group, Kia, which is set up in North America as a competitor to Hyundai, is focusing on battery-electric vehicles.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The Workplace Charging Challenge aims to expand the availability of workplace charging for American workers——increasing the convenience of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and providing drivers with more options.

Charging 199

Charging Alternative Fuels Fleet Clean 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218