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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

Green Car Congress

During the demonstration program, NYCDOT will capture real-world driving data to educate and promote the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles as sustainable transportation to the public. As the vehicles gather miles, data such as fuel economy, miles driven, charging times and additional content will be viewable online.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%). Among PEV Pioneer respondents, the median driving distance for one “driving day” was 45 km (28 miles), with a mean of 59 km (37 miles). Impact of constraints on PEV sales in British Columbia, 2020. Click to enlarge.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

For others EV seekers, Cary often finds herself recommending a used Chevrolet Volt, a model she owns herself because “It’s the best $10,000 to $15,000 deal out there,” she said. “We I discussed her daily needs with her and found out she would be using the car for just local errands,” Cary explained. ”I

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. The Chevy Volt , a plug-in electric car, will have the battery power to take most American drivers to and from work every day without using any gasoline at all.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. At many demonstration sites, fuel cell buses required refueling after about 200 km (93-124 miles). The most significant challenge was range. This was higher than expected.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector. DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. This award agreement includes a match funding share of $210,962.