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Researchers find Nissan LEAF creates less CO2 than Toyota Prius hybrid in west US and Texas, but more in N. Midwest

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Under some conditions, the battery electric Nissan LEAF can produce higher emissions than a Toyota Prius hybrid. Probability that the Nissan LEAF is lower CO 2 emitting than the Toyota Prius Hybrid by region and charging scheme. They compared these vehicles with the Toyota Prius HEV. Credit: ACS, Tamayao et al. Click to enlarge.

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Baker Institute expert urges focus on larger light-duty trucks and SUVs to reduce gasoline use, emissions

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Larger trucks and SUVs with powerful, high-displacement engines are the low-hanging fruit for any policymaker seeking the most efficient path to reducing gasoline use and the associated emissions, according to an issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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CMU county-level study shows plug-ins have larger or smaller lifecycle GHG than gasoline ICE depending on regional factors

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A US-wide county-level study comparing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from several light-duty passenger gasoline and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has found that PEVs can have larger or smaller carbon footprints than gasoline vehicles depending on regional factors and the specific vehicle models being compared.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1

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Researchers suggest subsidies and policies targeting plug-ins with small battery packs would produce more benefits at lower cost

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Larger battery packs enable vehicles to displace more gasoline, so at first glance one might think that subsidizing larger battery packs is better for the environment and for oil security. They found thousands of dollars of damages per vehicle (gasoline or electric) paid by the overall population rather than only by the emitters.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends. Finally, there are BEVs which are entirely run on battery alone and have no relationship with a gasoline engine. Stages in Electrification. Volkswagen.