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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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JANUARY 24, 2014

In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario. Weis et al. Click to enlarge.

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Wind PHEV Cost Of Power

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

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MARCH 11, 2014

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.

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PHEV Energy Charging Gasoline-Electric

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. However, the incentive does not apply to the purchase of PHEVs.

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Plug-in California Tax Credit Rhode Island

Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins.

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PHEV Toyota North America America

Lux Research: fuel cell vehicles lag other drivetrains in terms of cost of ownership; ICE and HEV lowest cost

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Based on an analysis of various cost of ownership scenarios for various drivetrains, including internal combustion engine (ICE) gasoline and diesel; hybrid (HEV); battery-electric (EV); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV); and fuel cell vehicles, Lux Research concludes that fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are “ solidly in a laggard position. ”.

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Cost Of Fuel Hydrogen PHEV

Chrysler Group withdraws test PHEV fleet to upgrade battery packs after overheating issues; to use a different chemistry

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

On Friday, Chrysler Group LLC announced it was withdrawing from service its test fleet of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. Three of the fleet’s 109 pickups equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains sustained damage when their prototype 12.9-kWh The fleet accumulated more than 1.3

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Chrysler PHEV Fleet Batteries

ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins. Source: ALTe.

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Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Waterloo power management strategy greatly enhances durability of on-board fuel cells in FC-PHEV

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MAY 11, 2019

Researchers at the University of Waterloo (Canada), with a colleague in Sweden, have used a power management strategy greatly to extend the durability of onboard fuel cells in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: an increase of 1.8, Architecture of FC-PHEVs with three fuel cell stacks as considered in the Zhang et al. —Zhang et al.

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PHEV Fuel Power Powered

Pike Survey: 48% of US Consumers Interested in Purchasing a PHEV40

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

According to a new survey from Pike Research, 48% of prospective US consumers would be “extremely” or “very” interested in purchasing a PHEV with a 40-mile range on a single charge (PHEV40), given electricity cost equivalent of $0.75 Expressed interest in PHEV40 purchases. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Purchase PHEV Gasoline-Electric Re-Charge

Electrification Coalition releases Fleet Electrification Roadmap; suggests fleet adoption could put a cumulative 200,000 PHEVs and EVs on the road by 2015

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The analysis in the EC roadmap concludes that fleet adoption of grid-electric vehicles (PHEVs and EVs) could lead to a cumulative 200,000 units on the road by 2015. plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (PHEVs and EVs)—highly attractive. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets Plug-ins Policy. Click to enlarge.

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Fleet PHEV 2015 Tax Credit

EPRI / SCE Report Measures Consumers Interest in and Infrastructure Expectations for Plug-in Vehicles

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JULY 26, 2010

Hybrid Owners have the highest interest in PHEVs. Additionally, EPRI envisions that the combined survey responses will provide a rich source of data to address issues related to preparing electric utilities as they accommodate PHEVs and other types of electric vehicles. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Surveys.

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EPRI Plug-in Plug PHEV

Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts plug-in electric vehicles could account for up to 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 However, achieving such growth level will be dependent on two key factors: aggressive reductions in battery costs and rising gasoline prices. Last week, J.D.

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IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Hybrids Manufacturing Plug-ins'

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Plug-in Global Plug Production

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. A world skewed towards electric powertrains (25% FCEVs, 35% BEVs, 35% PHEVs, 5% ICEs). A world skewed towards FCEVs (50% FCEVs, 25% BEVs, 20% PHEVs, 5% ICEs).

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Plug-in Transportation Plug Fuel

Tests commissioned by T&E find real-world PHEV CO2 emissions much higher than claimed

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Testing by TU Graz, commissioned by environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), has found that the newest generation of PHEVs emit significantly more CO 2 than claimed on city and commuter routes. The NGP says the new tests confirm that lawmakers should base taxes for PHEVs on their actual pollution and stop subsidizing their sale.

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PHEV Emissions CO2 BMW

CMU study finds that HEVs and PHEVs with small battery packs offer more emissions and oil displacement benefits per dollar spent than large pack PHEVs and BEVs; policy implications

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., In this study we assess, under a wide range of scenarios, how much externality damage reduction plug-in vehicles can offer in the US and at what cost.

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PHEV Oil Emissions Batteries

NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

The study by Aaron Brooker, Matthew Thorton and John Rugh aimed to identify possible pathways to cost-effective vehicle electrification by evaluating a variety of scenarios and technology improvements. Even so, they found, extra battery costs in PHEVs and EVs outweighed the gasoline cost savings. —Brooker et al.

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Plug-in Plug Vehicles Gasoline-Electric

Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 million over ten years. The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.

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Indianapolis 2016 Fleet PHEV

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

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MAY 30, 2011

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). societal attributes.

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Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation

Ford to show production version of new Transit PHEV and 48V mHEV version

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Ford’s Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will make its show debut in production form, and the new Transit with a segment-first 48-volt mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain. Ford’s Transit Custom PHEV targets a zero-emission range of up to 50 kilometres (31 miles), and features the multi-award winning 1.0-liter

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PHEV Ford Lithium Ion Production

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Jin et al.

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Sale District of Columbia PHEV North Dakota

Two studies exploring battery costs for hybrids and plug-ins: LEESS, PHEV20, and PHEV40

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MAY 11, 2011

At the Department of Energy’s 2011 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells and Vehicle Technologies Programs combined annual merit review being held this week in Washington, DC, researchers presented results of two ongoing studies exploring the costs of three classes of battery packs: LEESS (Lower-Energy Energy Storage Systems—i.e., Source: TIAX.

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Plug-in Batteries Battery Plug

Study Finds Coordinated Off-peak Charging Can Support Large Scale Plug-in Use Without Additional Generation Capacity; TCO and GHG Abatement Costs for BEVs Projected to Remain High

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

The study, in press in the Journal of Power Sources , examines the efficiency and costs of current and future EVs, as well as their impact on electricity demand and infrastructure for generation and distribution, and thereby on GHG emissions. Derive GHG emissions and costs of charging of EVs in the 2015 Dutch context and.

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Plug-in Charging Gasoline-Electric Plug

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. It is hard to overstate the importance of the improvements in battery costs on this analysis.

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Fuel Vehicles Carbon PHEV

“Big data” analysis of Beijing taxi fleet suggests maximum electrification subsidy benefit from targeting medium-range plug-in hybrids

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AUGUST 2, 2013

A pair of researchers at the University of Michigan have used “big data” mining techniques to evaluate the impact of adopting plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the Beijing taxi fleet on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions based on the characterized individual travel patterns. In particular, consumer travel patterns (i.e., —Cai and Xu.

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Taxi Plug-in Fleet PHEV

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW. Wh), with a cycle life of 2,000 or more than 10 years;and.

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Auto Industry 2015 Industrial Industry

UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. XXXXX Click to enlarge. —Cahill et al. —Cahill et al.

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Davis Plug-in Plug Sale

Goodenough perspective on Li-ion batteries; in transportation, PHEVs for the near-term, longer term requires new electrochemical strategies

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JANUARY 21, 2013

A first step will be plug-in hybrids [PHEVs] used for daily commuting. This interim solution would offer a distributed store of electrical energy that can spread the cost of storing off-peak power in a rechargeable battery.

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Li-ion PHEV Transportation Batteries

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

DOE conducted a preliminary analysis for several fuel/vehicle pathways for present day (2011) and future (2016 and 2030) mid-size cars to examine the potential for technology improvement to reduce the total costs of ownership of advanced powertrain vehicles and fuels to levels comparable to conventional powertrain vehicles and fuels.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

Pike Research updates xEV forecasts; projects Ford to lead US PEV market, followed by GM

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Pike Research has published an update to its earlier forecasts on xEVs: hybrid (HEVs); plug-in hybrid (PHEVs); and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). As a result of new assumptions, Pike Research has slightly reduced its forecasts for plug-in vehicles (PEVs: PHEVs and BEVs combined) from past forecasts.

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Market North America Ford PHEV

Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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Maintenance Gas Power Powered

Ford Anticipates 10-25% Of Its Global Fleet to Be Electrified by 2020

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JULY 29, 2010

Ford anticipates that hybrids will represent about 70% of the 2020 numbers, with plug-in hybrids contributing 20-25% and battery-electric vehicles the remainder, she said. Ford’s approach with its plug-in hybrid is to use the parallel power split architecture of its standard hybrids. This takes an enormous amount of staying power.

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2020 Global Ford Fleet

ICCT study details differences in fiscal policies to support uptake of EVs across 11 major markets

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MAY 6, 2014

2012 and 2013 market share vs. per-vehicle incentive for battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric PHEV (where applicable, only company car market incentives shown here). To do so, it focuses on two representative vehicles, the Renault Zoe battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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Market 2013 PHEV Netherlands

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

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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.)

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug

CMU/MIT study finds large-scale battery manufacturing will do little to reduce unit costs past a 200-300 MWh annual production level

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

Battery cost is the single largest economic barrier for mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, and large factories alone aren’t likely to solve the battery cost problem. ”. The cost of Li-ion batteries is arguably the single largest barrier to mainstream adoption of EVs. —Sakti et al.

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Li-ion MIT Manufacturer Batteries

Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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AUGUST 5, 2014

Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships. Installation costs will be extra.

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Audi Solar Carbon PHEV

Pike Research forecasts global hybrid medium- and heavy-duty truck sales to surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017; about 2.1% of total MD/HD sales

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

A new report from Pike Research forecasts that sales of medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) hybrid trucks—including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric (BEV), and plug-in electric power take-off (EPTO) variations—will surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017. Click to enlarge. million by 2017.

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2017 Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Sale

AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

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JULY 12, 2011

For the report, Forecast Uptake and Economic Evaluation of Electric Vehicles in Victoria , AECOM modelled the likely penetration of electric vehicles (including hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and. vehicle types (ICEs, EVs, PHEVs and HEVs). However, as EV and PHEV prices gradually reach. Scenario 1. Scenario 2.

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PHEV Oil Prices Australia Price

Ford and suppliers investing $220M to produce new HF35 hybrid transmission and others at Van Dyke plant

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AUGUST 2, 2012

HF35 will be used in five electrified vehicles being introduced this year: C-MAX Hybrid; C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid; Fusion Hybrid; Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The cost of the HF35 is mitigated with the utilization of components common. US Based HEV and PHEV Transaxle Program: HF35.

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Ford Hybrid Fusion Fuel Economy

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. Fuel Cost: Estimated annual costs of fueling the vehicle. Different Modes: Some vehicles, such as plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, have different operating modes: all-electric, blended, and gasoline-only. Color is integral to the new schemes. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel

MIT team proposes flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine PHEV long-haul trucks

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APRIL 9, 2019

We think that the way to enable the use of electricity in these vehicles is with a plug-in hybrid. 2019) “Flex Fuel Gasoline-Alcohol Engine for Near Zero Emissions Plug-In Hybrid Long-Haul Trucks,” SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-0565, doi: 10.4271/2019-01-0565. —Daniel Cohn. and Bromberg, L.

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MIT Gasoline Engine Fuel

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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JUNE 9, 2016

The study provides a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA), or cradle-to-grave (C2G) analysis, of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways, as well as the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided GHG emissions. Levelized cost of driving (LCD). no scenario analysis.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report. Cities Electric (Battery) Fleets Plug-ins'

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Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Lux Research: fuel cell vehicles lag other drivetrains in terms of cost of ownership; ICE and HEV lowest cost

Chrysler Group withdraws test PHEV fleet to upgrade battery packs after overheating issues; to use a different chemistry

ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

Waterloo power management strategy greatly enhances durability of on-board fuel cells in FC-PHEV

Pike Survey: 48% of US Consumers Interested in Purchasing a PHEV40

Electrification Coalition releases Fleet Electrification Roadmap; suggests fleet adoption could put a cumulative 200,000 PHEVs and EVs on the road by 2015

EPRI / SCE Report Measures Consumers Interest in and Infrastructure Expectations for Plug-in Vehicles

Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts plug-in electric vehicles could account for up to 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030

IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Tests commissioned by T&E find real-world PHEV CO2 emissions much higher than claimed

CMU study finds that HEVs and PHEVs with small battery packs offer more emissions and oil displacement benefits per dollar spent than large pack PHEVs and BEVs; policy implications

NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

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

Ford to show production version of new Transit PHEV and 48V mHEV version

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Two studies exploring battery costs for hybrids and plug-ins: LEESS, PHEV20, and PHEV40

Study Finds Coordinated Off-peak Charging Can Support Large Scale Plug-in Use Without Additional Generation Capacity; TCO and GHG Abatement Costs for BEVs Projected to Remain High

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

“Big data” analysis of Beijing taxi fleet suggests maximum electrification subsidy benefit from targeting medium-range plug-in hybrids

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

Goodenough perspective on Li-ion batteries; in transportation, PHEVs for the near-term, longer term requires new electrochemical strategies

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

Pike Research updates xEV forecasts; projects Ford to lead US PEV market, followed by GM

Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

Ford Anticipates 10-25% Of Its Global Fleet to Be Electrified by 2020

ICCT study details differences in fiscal policies to support uptake of EVs across 11 major markets

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

CMU/MIT study finds large-scale battery manufacturing will do little to reduce unit costs past a 200-300 MWh annual production level

Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

Pike Research forecasts global hybrid medium- and heavy-duty truck sales to surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017; about 2.1% of total MD/HD sales

AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

Ford and suppliers investing $220M to produce new HF35 hybrid transmission and others at Van Dyke plant

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

MIT team proposes flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine PHEV long-haul trucks

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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