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This report, authored by David Friedman, explores the state of electric vehicle (EV) sales as of September 2012, highlighting the substantial growth in plug-in vehicle sales that outpaced hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in their second year. It discusses factors influencing EV adoption, such as gasoline and electricity prices, travel patterns, and proposed time-of-use electricity rates. Additionally, it addresses the progress needed in renewable electricity for sustainable EV growth and the importance of connecting EVs to competitive electricity rates to ensure their long-term success.
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State of Charge:Driving Electric Vehicles to Success David Friedman 9/24/12
Plug In Sales Triple, Beat 2nd Year HEVs HEV Sales in 2001 Data Source: WardsAuto.com
Notes: gasoline price $3.50/gallon, national average electricity price 11 cents/kWh, 3 percent discount rate, annual travel starts at 15,000 miles per year and declines 4.5 percent per year over 15 years, based on Nissan LEAF (0.34 kWh/mile).
Source: California Center for Sustainable Energy Survey, August 2012.
Rocky Relationship: Connecting EVs to Low Electricity Rates
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Rocky Relationship: Connecting EVs to Low Electricity Rates
41-50 MPG >50 MPG 31-40MPG Toyota Camry Hybrid 41 mpg Ford Fiesta 34 mpg Scion iQ 37 mpg Toyota Prius C 50 mpg