Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2014
The new Indy fleet vehicles will include 100% electric models, such as the Nissan LEAF, as well as plug-in hybrid models like the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Fusion Energi, which offer extended range. America’s dependence on oil ties our national and economic security to a highly-unpredictable, cartel-influenced global oil market.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 15, 2009
NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2009
As one example of factors contributing to that decision, a survey of projected oil prices returned values between $30 and $250 a barrel, he said.). PHEVs (blended 10-mile strategy), extended range electric vehicles (40-mile AER) and full EVs begin to make economic sense when gasoline is at about $10/gallon US.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JULY 14, 2009
It’s interesting to speculate regarding the relative market share of the EV in relation to the PHEV. will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010. Pricing isn’t set. Oil vs. electrons. I’m guessing close to 50/50. That’s a given.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil.
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