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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g.,

Cost Of

Cost Of Light 2019 Charging

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios. —Chad Hunter, lead author of the report and former NREL researcher.

Cost Of

Cost Of Diesel Chad Vehicles

We’re Charging Our Cars Wrong

Cars That Think

MARCH 4, 2025

If theres one thing we could do now to hasten the transition to electric vehicles , its this: Build a robust public EV-charging infrastructure. Studies, after all, show that in developed markets, as much as 90 percent of all charging takes place in the home. The question is, can EV charging be done more economically and efficiently?

Charging

Charging Cars DC Recharge

FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2019

The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018. federal and state authorities FCA maintains its position that the Company did not engage in any deliberate scheme to install defeat devices to cheat emissions tests.

Cost Of

Cost Of Diesel Emissions San Francisco

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

Purchase

Purchase Cost Of Price Gasoline-Electric

Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging

Green Car Reports

MAY 9, 2024

Spikes in electricity rates can raise the cost of charging an EV at home, but California has a solution.

Cost Of

Cost Of California Charging Price

Electreon to supply Israel’s 4th largest bus operator with wireless charging infrastructure; simultaneous charging of 30 buses

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2022

Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, signed an agreement of cooperation with Israel public transportation company Electra Afikim. The ministry was a partner in arranging the parking lot for electric charging with the Rosh HaAyin municipality, and invested about $2.9

Israel

Israel Charging Supplies Transportation

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A Canadian startup has launched an INDIEGOGO funding campaign to support the development of the VEGAN electric self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is to be made from lightweight fiberglass and aluminum; maximum range per charge is 120 km.

Pakistan

Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Annual fuel cost estimates are based on combined city/highway fuel economy, 15,000 annual miles, and the following fuel prices: $2.55 per gallon currently in the San Diego region, and EV charging rates (SDG&E) ranging from $0.09/kWh regular gasoline; $3.00 premium gasoline; $2.85 diesel; and $0.13 electricity per kilowatt-hour.

All-Electric

All-Electric San Diego Light Electric Vehicles

Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The E-Mobility Group of Daimler Trucks & Buses is launching a worldwide initiative to establish a charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks. The initial focus is on charging stations installed at the depots of truck customers. The focus of activities is currently on the United States and Europe.

Global

Global Charging Japan Electrical

DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. Wireless charging is essential to the future of mobility, whether that mobility happens on city streets or in factories.

Japan

Japan Solar Golf Cart Power

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2021

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States. kW per vehicle).

Charging

Charging Fleet Grid Electrical

First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The NEVI formula funding, which makes $5 billion available over five years, is expected to help build a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network across the country. Approved Plans are available on the FHWA web site.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico District of Columbia Building Charging

StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

Battery

Battery Batteries Charging Re-Charge

Cornell team develops framework for incorporating wireless charging road system into real-time electricity market

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2022

Researchers at Cornell have developed a coupled transportation–power system framework for incorporating a wireless charging road system into the real-time electricity market. In addition, they propose an optimization-based control strategy to manage the energy storage system in a cost-efficient manner. —Shi and Gao (2022).

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Market Charging Power Grid

Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2021

Germany is adding another €100 million to its successful promotion of private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings, bringing the total to €500 million. So far, around 385,000 applications for around 470,000 charging points have been received. We are already promoting around 470,000 new charging points.

Germany

Germany Charging Grant Climate Protection

Germany providing another €300M to subsidize private charging stations in residential buildings

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The German government is topping up the funding for private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings by a further €300 million (US$349 million). Starting tomorrow, German citizens can again secure a 900 euro grant from the federal government for their own charging station at home.

Building

Building Germany Charging Grant

Conversations on Costs of EV Charging vs. Fueling a Gas Car Are Misleading

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 12, 2024

I just saw a featured headline on Google yesterday: “Is EV Charging Cheaper Than Gasoline? ” Right away, I thought, “ugh… ” I conducted cost of ownership analyses and comparisons between gas cars and electric cars for years, and anyone who has done even one. Here’s What the Math and Experts Say.”

Conversion

Conversion Cost Of Gas Charging

ZEV Station debuts charging in Palm Springs; awarded $2.7M for ZEV infrastructure

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To address this, the federal and state governments are accelerating incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and their infrastructures to shift away from fossil fuels, funding a massive shift to EV fast charging and hydrogen refueling. ZEV Station public charging station in Palm Springs. Earlier post.) ZEV Fleet Co.,

Charging

Charging Hydrogen Grant DC

Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

Customer interest is growing quickly in Con Edison’s PowerReady program, which offers incentives covering up to 100% of the infrastructure costs of installing new chargers. So, too, are enrollments in the company’s managed charging program, SmartCharge NY, which offers financial rewards for charging during off-peak hours.

New York City

New York City Charging New York Gasoline-Electric

Atom Power launches PUPRL EV charging solution; charging directly from circuit breaker

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Atom Power, manufacturer of the first and only UL-listed solid-state digital circuit breaker, launched PURPL, Atom Power’s EV charging solution that charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker and incorporates novel energy management technology to keep electricity costs low. —Ryan Kennedy.

Charging

Charging Power Powered New York City

Juniper Research: EV charging at home to exceed $16B globally by 2026

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that spend on EV charging at home will exceed $16 billion globally in 2026; up from $3.4 The lack of access to charging at home for urban residents is a major issue, but given EVs are currently high cost, the likelihood is that users will have access to off-street parking.

Global

Global Charging Manufacturer Purchase

EDF-commissioned GNA study finds current and emerging electric heavy-duty trucks and charging systems capable of meeting most fleet needs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2021

GNA modeled the impact of electrification on those fleets under a series of scenarios including managed charging and deployment of on-site solar and storage. However, despite those long-term savings, charging infrastructure investments required for Class 8 fleets are significant and can vary dramatically.

Fleet

Fleet Charging Grid Energy Storage

Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nissan says it has slashed the cost of V2G charging technology, with new on-board tech making it the same price as existing home chargers. The post Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels appeared first on The Driven.

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Cost Of Nissan Battery Batteries

Filling vs. charging: Gas vehicles cost up to six times more than EVs

Green Car Reports

MARCH 23, 2022

The advocacy group compared operating costs of EV and gasoline cars, including the average costs of charging and filling up with gasoline. In the United States, electric cars are cheaper to drive per mile the their gasoline counterparts, according to recent analysis from the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA).

Charging

Charging Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas

Report: California drought will increase CO2 cost of the electricity EVs plug into

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2022

A California drought will increase the carbon footprint of electricity used to charge EVs, according to a new report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

California

California Cost Of CO2 Plug

Level 3 Charging In The UK Is Expensive, Which Can Raise The Cost Of Driving An Electric Car

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

If you charge an electric car in the UK using only Level 3 DC fast chargers, it will cost you quite a bit of money. The post Level 3 Charging In The UK Is Expensive, Which Can Raise The Cost Of Driving An Electric Car appeared first on CleanTechnica. But who does that?

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Cost Of Electric Cars Charging DC

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Featuring a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery system, the new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will accommodate a full charge in as little as two-and-a-half hours with DC fast charging. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70%.

Ford

Ford Lithium Ion Fleet Maintenance

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. United States: N. doi: 10.2172/1780970.

Transportation

Transportation Alternative Fuels Maintenance Chad

Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The standard 60 Ah production G/NMC cells are high energy density and high power cells allowing good lifetime with higher C-rates symmetrical cycling: fast charge/ discharge within 30 minutes. This can be suitable for various applications, especially for fast charging EV-applications. Stable cells cycled between 3.00 - 4.35

Energy

Energy Germany Lithium Ion Switzerland

Mobility House offsets $1M+ for King County Metro’s electric bus charging installation

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2022

The Mobility House has fully commissioned an intelligent charging and energy management solution that will reduce the total cost of ownership for King County Metro’s new electric bus charging pilot by more than $1 million dollars. The facility will also be able to charge electric vehicles already in use by Metro and King County.

Installation

Installation Charging Seattle Electrical

Modesto City Schools orders 30 Blue Bird Type D electric school buses

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Modesto City Schools will benefit from significant cost saving opportunities by reducing or eliminating the fuel and maintenance costs tied to traditional diesel-powered vehicles. Blue Bird electric buses can carry a maximum of 84 passengers for up to 120 miles on a single charge.

Diesel

Diesel Convert Electrical Electric

Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

The vans can be charged in just over an hour by a 50kW DC fast charger. The voucher program reduces the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles and requires manufacturers to have CARB and HVIP certification to participate. This makes it critical to know each vehicle’s location and state of battery charge at all times.

All-Electric

All-Electric Electrical Electric California

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

New for 2021, Lightning eMotors will offer a new digital dashboard that highlights range, efficiency and state of charge, a new phone application interface, and support for new Ford safety features. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles by 30 to 70 percent.

Battery

Battery Batteries Fuel Electrical

Coke Canada Bottling acquiring 6 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2023

The battery-electric truck features a six-battery configuration that can cover up to 440 km (275 miles) on a single charge, as the trucks make several daily round trips of 150 km (93 miles) from the company’s distribution center in Montreal to customer locations. The charging infrastructure is anticipated to be complete in June 2023.

Canada

Canada Volvo Fleet Alternative Fuels

Qmerit launches turnkey EV charging solution for commercial properties

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

Qmerit, the leading provider of implementation solutions for EV charging and other electrification technologies, has launched turnkey EV charging solutions for commercial properties. By bridging this gap, Qmerit hopes to spark a significant uptick in charging installations at commercial properties across North America.

Commercial

Commercial Charging North America Financing

J.D. Power survey finds public charging experience for EV owners has a lot of room for improvement

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

While most electric vehicle (EV) owners primarily charge their vehicles at home, public charging is a significant part of the EV ownership experience. Public charging infrastructure is a key component in the overall adoption of electric vehicles by the broad population. The inaugural J.D.

Charging

Charging Power Powered DC

Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

Orange EV electric trucks are proven to deliver 98-99% average uptime and a lower total cost of ownership, with many customers experiencing a 3- to 4-year payback on a 10-year expected life. Charge Rate: Up to 70 kW. Range: Up to 24 hours on a single charge. million hours of operation. Speed: Up to 25 mph.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Electrical Electric

Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2023

SuperBattery, based on Skeleton’s proprietary Curved Graphene raw material, offers a safer and more efficient alternative to conventional Li-ion batteries, can be charged in 90 seconds, has 50,000 life cycles, and is free from cobalt, copper, and nickel.

Li-ion

Li-ion New York City Battery Batteries

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The results from this study suggested a cost of hydrogen as low as ¥17 to ¥27/Nm 3 (US$0.16 - $0.25) using a combination of technologies and the achievement of ambitious individual cost targets for batteries, PV, and electrolyzers. For comparison, the US DOE’s 2020 target for the levelized cost of hydrogen (production only) is $2.30/kg.

Low Cost

Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Japan

Greenlots and Volvo Trucks partner on first installation of chargers for Volvo LIGHTS electrified trucking project

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group and a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has installed charging infrastructure for a fleet of electrified commercial trucks as part of its ongoing partnership with Volvo Trucks. Heavy-duty fleets have unique charging characteristics and needs.

Volvo

Volvo Installation Light Fleet

ABB E-mobility expands solutions for public and fleet EV charging in N America

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

ABB E-mobility announced the latest additions to its North American charging portfolio, further supporting the growing needs of EV charging operations nationwide: the Terra 360, HVC360 and Terra AC Wallbox 40/80A. kW of output power, making it suited for light- and medium- duty commercial vehicle fleets which have larger batteries.

Fleet

Fleet America Charging North America

Electricity price hikes are souring home EV charging satisfaction

Green Car Reports

MARCH 16, 2023

EV owners are much less satisfied with their home charging experience than at the same time last year, according to new results from the survey giant J.D. The reason, it’s suggested, is satisfaction with the cost of charging, which declined versus the same study last year by about 30 points.

Charging

Charging Price Gasoline Cost Of

BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging. Optimizing charging against renewable energy was the primary focus of the second phase.

BMW

BMW Grid Renewable Charging

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

We’re Charging Our Cars Wrong

FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging

Electreon to supply Israel’s 4th largest bus operator with wireless charging infrastructure; simultaneous charging of 30 buses

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Cornell team develops framework for incorporating wireless charging road system into real-time electricity market

Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

Germany providing another €300M to subsidize private charging stations in residential buildings

Conversations on Costs of EV Charging vs. Fueling a Gas Car Are Misleading

ZEV Station debuts charging in Palm Springs; awarded $2.7M for ZEV infrastructure

Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

Atom Power launches PUPRL EV charging solution; charging directly from circuit breaker

Juniper Research: EV charging at home to exceed $16B globally by 2026

EDF-commissioned GNA study finds current and emerging electric heavy-duty trucks and charging systems capable of meeting most fleet needs

Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

Filling vs. charging: Gas vehicles cost up to six times more than EVs

Report: California drought will increase CO2 cost of the electricity EVs plug into

Level 3 Charging In The UK Is Expensive, Which Can Raise The Cost Of Driving An Electric Car

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

Mobility House offsets $1M+ for King County Metro’s electric bus charging installation

Modesto City Schools orders 30 Blue Bird Type D electric school buses

Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Coke Canada Bottling acquiring 6 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

Qmerit launches turnkey EV charging solution for commercial properties

J.D. Power survey finds public charging experience for EV owners has a lot of room for improvement

Orange EV unveils 3rd generation electric yard truck: e-TRIEVER

Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

Greenlots and Volvo Trucks partner on first installation of chargers for Volvo LIGHTS electrified trucking project

ABB E-mobility expands solutions for public and fleet EV charging in N America

Electricity price hikes are souring home EV charging satisfaction

BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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