2013, Corporation, Cost Of and Gasoline-Electric

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership.

Gasoline

Gasoline Cost Of Diesel Fuel Economy

Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Michelin and Siemens, in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, are launching a project to demonstrate that the total cost of electric vehicles can be less than that of a conventional combustion-engined car.

Cost Of

Cost Of Engine Kits Gasoline-Electric

AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

AT&T has deployed its 4,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its US corporate fleet. AT&T also operates a mix of other AFVs in its fleet in the state and nationwide, including all-electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. In Illinois AT&T operates 84 hybrid-electric vehicles and 81 CNGs.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Illinois Vehicles

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year) Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. Renewables meet much of the growth in electricity demand. million bbl/d) in 2013 to 26.4

2020

2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

Worldwide Prius sales top 3-million mark; Prius family sales at 3.4 million

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. The figure is based on worldwide cumulative sales through the end of May 2013 plus June sales in the US.) mpg US to 89.4

Prius

Prius Sale 2003 Japan

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

New York City

New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy

Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size.

Prius

Prius Hydrogen Toyota Plug-in

EIA: cellulosic biofuels will likely remain well below EISA targets

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

EISA set a target level of 500 million gallons of cellulosic biofuels for 2012 and 1 billion gallons for 2013, growing to 16 billion gallons by 2022. Strategic corporate shifts because of increased availability of low-cost natural gas. EPA issues final rule on new advanced and cellulosic biofuels.

EPA

EPA Renewable 2007 2012

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 15 million for medium- and heavy-duty electric truck and hybrid vehicle demonstration projects. $12 million ZEVs on the state’s roads. 4 million to emerging opportunities.

Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

Obama

Obama Charging Financing Alternative Fuels

Georgia Tech study suggests unlinking EVs from CAFE and coordinating with power sector for low-cost benefits

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

For the study, they define EVs as including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Only in the case of high EV market share and a high renewable electricity standard (RES) do EVs make a material contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, they found. —Choi et al.

Low Cost

Low Cost Georgia Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric

Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2013

—Zia and Tanzila (2013). To our knowledge, this is the first study to model both the local and global environmental co-benefits of a large scale CNG conversion policy in terms of economic benefits (costs). —Zia and Tanzila (2013). They used a social cost of carbon of US$45 in 2010 for the calculations.).

Conversion

Conversion Climate Bangladesh Vehicles

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. kg of hydrogen). kWh battery that can be fed by plugging in.

Honda

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

In this paper, we investigate variation in life cycle cost and emission benefits of hybrid and plug-in vehicles under a range of driving conditions with a sensitivity analysis to critical factors such as gasoline prices, vehicle costs and electricity grid mix. All-electric range (AER). Click to enlarge.

Vehicles

Vehicles Plug-in PHEV Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

Plug-in

Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

Plug-in

Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug

Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

It’ll be mostly driven by the cost of gas. CEO Carlos Ghosn is spending big money to make electric vehicles in high volumes — and soon. 2, Ghosn will unveil the first of three electric models in three vehicle segments that he plans to sell by 2013. government will cover some of the costs.

Nissan

Nissan Japan United States Gasoline-Electric

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion

Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2024

Speaking: Tesla General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Brandon Erhart, Board Chair Robyn Denholm, CEO Elon Musk, and other executives and analysts 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting held on Thursday, June 13 Brandon Erhart: Welcome to Texas, the home of Tesla. Yeah, where things are going I think is just going to be absolutely mind-blowing.

Tesla

Tesla Re-Charge All-Electric Companies

EV Driven

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car

AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Worldwide Prius sales top 3-million mark; Prius family sales at 3.4 million

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

EIA: cellulosic biofuels will likely remain well below EISA targets

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Georgia Tech study suggests unlinking EVs from CAFE and coordinating with power sector for low-cost benefits

Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

CMU study finds driving conditions have “substantial” impact on benefits of electrified vehicles; policy implications

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Nissan’s Big Gamble

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

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