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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

Green Car Congress

Overall, we have substantial opportunities for reducing environmental and climate impacts from light-duty road vehicles. However, the flexibility and lower costs of PHEVs appear to trump this simplicity, certainly in the nearer term. BP, Chevron, Concawe, the Department of Energy U.S.-China

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels.