Research Update

By Scott Hardman

Who’s most likely to drive an electric vehicle? An environmentally conscious consumer, many would respond. One of the key societal benefits of electric vehicles is that they produce zero tailpipe emissions and result in far fewer carbon emissions per mile travelled. This means that EVs can help mitigate the issues of climate change and urban air pollution, which arguably are some of the most prevalent issues of our time.

By Eric Cahill and Tom Turrentine

Part 1 of this series examined recent ITS study findings in which plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) buyers rated dealers much lower in satisfaction with the purchase experience than buyers of conventional gas-powered vehicles. In Part 2, we consider how current laws intended to protect dealers and consumers may have the unintended effect of stymieing the retail innovation needed to sell more PEVs.

By Eric Cahill and Dan Sperling

California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program requires automakers to sell increasing numbers of advanced clean vehicle technologies, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.  To bolster the rapid expansion in sales of these innovative new vehicles, the state offers rebates to buyers.

By Dan Sperling

By Joan Ogden

Everyone loves a good comeback story. Could hydrogen fuel cell vehicles be one?

Are hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) ready for the big stage?

We seem to be tantalizingly close to the beginning of a hydrogen transition. Of course, energy decision-makers have heard this before. What’s different this time around?

By Michael Nicholas

Ladies and gentlemen: Start your chargers!

Wondering whether a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) could save you money? Check out the UC Davis EV  Explorer, a cutting edge web-based tool that helps consumers see if a plug-in electric vehicle is right for them.

By Tom Turrentine