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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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They modeled two different future scenarios for alternative-fuel vehicle policy worldwide to 2050. AFV Push’ imagines a future where policy and social nudges lead consumers to be less risk averse, allowing low carbon vehicles and their requisite refueling and recharging infrastructure become the norm. ‘No

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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It also reviews policies and implications that could affect future market growth. Tesla’s Superchargers can recharge EVs to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue. ZEV sales increased 29.1% This works out to 0.05

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Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

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Over the longer term, the analysis finds, the tax credits can affect total gasoline consumption and emissions if future revisions to CAFE standards are influenced by current sales of electric vehicles and expectations about future sales. —“Effects of Federal Tax Credits for the Purchase of. Possible future policies.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight. Valence sees future families having two cars: a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for longer trips and an all electric commuter car. The Edison is a 3.5 ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan. —“On the Road Toward 2050”.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. A couple of hours at home is sufficient to recharge from a typical daily commute, while overnight charging is needed for longer trips. AFP/Getty Images.