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How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live

Baua Electric

A new University of Michigan study compares the cost of ownership for EVs and internal-combustion vehicles across 14 U.S. The study found that the total cost of ownership for a 300-mile midsize electric SUV varies by $52,000 across all the cities studied. cities, finding that the path to cost parity between the two varies by region.

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Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $300 million towards a project that will replace 100,000 gasoline-burning tricycles in the Philippines with electric tricycles, or E-Trikes. E-Trike drivers saw their daily incomes more than double during a pilot program in Metro Manila. million.

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DOE issues FY 2015 SBIR/STTR Release 2 funding opportunity, including hydrogen fuel cells, electric drive batteries

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Technical topics for this FOA—which span the range of DOE interests from fossil to nuclear to renewable and low-carbon energies—include two hydrogen- and fuel-cell-related topics: fuel cell-battery electric hybrid trucks and in-line quality control devices for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

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Nonprofits Fueling the EV Industry

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The electric vehicle (EV) industry is about to have its most significant sales spike thanks to international legislation and nonprofits ramping up support efforts. Electric for All. The mission to standardize information is crucial for widespread adoption. [Ed. Electric Vehicle Council.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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DHL and London Stansted Airport to Use ITM Power’s Hydrogen Refueller in Hydrogen ICE Trial with Converted Ford Transit Vehicles

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The unit under construction is supported by a Technology Strategy Board (TSB) grant (announced February 2010) and project partners Gateway to London and Revolve Technologies. It requires an on-site water and electricity supply but is otherwise an autonomous solution for refuelling hydrogen-powered vehicles.

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UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

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Obligated parties are upstream producers and importers of gasoline and diesel fuel sold in the state. The program is agnostic as to which fuels can be used to meet the Standard. Several groups have studied potential future compliance scenarios under the LCFS including Boston Consulting Group (2012) and ICF International (2013).

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