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Study finds energy savings of PHEVs relative to HEVs dependent on charging coverage and daily VMT

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A study based on a spatial and longitudinal travel dataset by a team from Lamar University, Iowa State University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that whether plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have lower energy costs that conventional gasoline vehicles (CGVs) or hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) depends on charger coverage. 2013.12.054.

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. About 180,000 charge stations are located daily through MyFord Mobile. Noon to 2 p.m. My GO times.

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J.D. Power: public charging issues may short-circuit EV growth; Volta, Tesla Supercharger rank highest in respective segments

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Reasons range from the charger being inoperable to long lines to use the charger. The CSAs in Seattle-Tacoma, Denver-Aurora and Dallas-Ft. Respondents included 15,079 owners of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). EV owners in the Miami-Port St.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

In larger metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Seattle, where EVs are in high demand, prices are higher but have more inventory available than in suburban or rural areas. These vehicles won’t have the 250+ mile range of brand new EVs on the market, but they are affordable, reliable, and have inexpensive running costs.

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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million, for installation of approximately 2,500 charging stations in each of five markets: Tennessee, Oregon, San Diego, Seattle and the Phoenix/Tucson region. million to Navistar to develop and deploy 400 battery electric delivery trucks with a 100-mile range. Nissan introduced the LEAF on 2 August.

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Polk: 35% of hybrid owners buying hybrids again

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For EVs and PHEVs in particular, certain obstacles—including consumer unease with unfamiliar technology and the lack of an adequate recharging infrastructure—will need to be overcome before sales increase. Polk’s research also indicates that volatility in fuel prices between 2008 and 2011, which ranged from just under $2.00/gallon

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? What do environmental groups think of PHEVs? See our Global Warming page.

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