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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, engineering simulation software company Ansys commissioned a global survey of 16,037 adults resulting in some insights about consumer attitudes toward vehicle electrification. Conversely, 39% of respondents would only buy an EV if gasoline-powered vehicles were no longer available.

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Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

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Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. C-MAX Energi also is expected to qualify for additional tax credits up to $1,500 in California. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.

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Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

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Direct transportation (fuel) taxes generate the greatest reductions in CO 2 emission from transportation, achieving CO 2 emissions at 86% of 2005 levels by about 2025. Purchase tax credits are an expensive way to reduce oil consumption and GHG emissions from transportation. Adoption of all of the preceding policies.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. Limited time to claim tax credits for EV fleets There are currently numerous incentives to purchase EVs and EV charging equipment.

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FCA calculates operational GWP impact of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as 31% less than previous-generation minivan

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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has an operational global warming impact 31% less than that of the previous-generation, gasoline-powered Chrysler minivan, according to an analysis by FCA US engineers using industry-standard software. No minivan has ever been rated higher.

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EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market

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new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. gasoline fleet is growing alongside the EV fleet. Diesel’s market share has slipped to 12%, making EVs the second most popular choice behind gasoline cars. EV sales will reach 8.0% of the total U.S. S&P predicts a 3% increase in overall U.S.

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. gallon gasoline. Click to enlarge.