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Econometricians frequently propose parametric models which are contingent on an underlying assumption of rational economic agents maximizing their utility. Accurate estimation of the parameters of these models depends on using data disaggregated to the level of the actual agents, usually...
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This presentation uses a vehicle simulator and economics model called the Battery Ownership Model to examine the levelized cost per mile of conventional (CV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in comparison with the cost to operate an electric vehicle (EV) under a service provider business...
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Electric vehicles could significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and dependence on imported petroleum. However, for mass adoption, EV costs have historically been too high to be competitive with conventional vehicle options due to the high price of batteries, long refuel time, and a...
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Achieving a successful transition to hydrogen-powered vehicles in the U.S. automotive market will require strong and sustained commitment by hydrogen producers, vehicle manufacturers, transporters and retailers, consumers, and governments. The interaction of these agents in the marketplace will...
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The Department remains focused on the technologies that are critical to making electric and hybrid vehicles commercially viable and competitive with current production gasoline-fueled vehicles in performance, reliability, and affordability. During Fiscal Year 1994, significant progress was made...
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The Canadian Fuel Cell Cluster began its integration in the eighties in response to military intelligence policy recommendations, but its particular configuration and dynamics have been changing over time. This paper presents a longitudinal analysis of its development. Fieldwork was done through...
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.---------------------------------------------This piece was intended to analyze the market framework that came up as a result of the strategic investments driven into the CHP … secondary sources. The findings were that Brazil could match the CHP Global Industry leadership because the strategic the …
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Combined heat and power (CHP) is an approach to generating both electricity and usable thermal energy than can offer … the technical potential for additional CHP is huge, yet questions still remain as to how much of this potential is … actually economical, and therefore likely to be adopted by end-users. This report evaluates the economic potential for CHP in …
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Energy (DOE) has updated standards for clothes washers, water heaters, and residential central air conditioners and heat …
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If geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are to make a significant mark in the market, we believe that it will be through energy … of analyses involved estimating equipment and energy costs for both the base case and the GHP buildings. These costs are …
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