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US DOE launches cost calculator to compare emissions and operating costs for alternative fuel and conventional vehicles

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The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) recently launched a new Vehicle Cost Calculator and accompanying widget. The calculator also lets users enter information such as driving habits, local ZIP code, price of fuel, and potential tax credits to personalize their results.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. —MITEI Director Robert C. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

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The consortium has been formed in parallel to a draft European Directive to promote the development of alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen, which is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the European Council. The results will be published in late 2013.

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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

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Also, other commercialized alternative fuel technologies, including diesels, fuel cells, electric vehicles, and high efficiency gasoline cars are providing additional competition to the market. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation. Engineering of vehicles will be the differentiator for consumers.

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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The outlook for oil demand differs sharply between the three scenarios, primarily as a result of the different assumptions about government policies, such as fuel efficiency standards, removal of end-user subsidies and support for alternative fuels, and the extent to which they succeed in curbing oil demand.

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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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We have to increasingly focus on personal, behavioral solutions.” Translation is how consumers figure out the personal benefits and costs of the technology. “ actual alternative-fuel vehicle buyers (as opposed to trial participants). ” —Jonn Axsen. Translation. Reflexivity.

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Berkeley Lab analysis finds autonomous electric taxis could greatly reduce US LDV GHG emissions

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From another perspective, if 10% of one-person rides were shifted to two-person rides, the total miles traveled would decrease 3.1% But if the vehicle is driven 40,000 to 70,000 miles per year, typical for US taxis, they found that an alternative-fuel vehicle (hydrogen fuel cell or electric battery) was the most cost-effective option.

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