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The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 5: The Costs of Manufacturing Li-ion Batteries

05 October 2014

A copy of the full analysis can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this blog entry. This section examines the structure of costs associated with manufacturing Li-ion batt…

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 4: Current Electric Vehicle Offerings

05 October 2014

A copy of the full analysis can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this blog entry. Now let’s take a look at the characteristics of the current offerings of electric vehi…

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 3: Electric Vehicles Now Use Lithium-ion Batteries

05 October 2014

A copy of the full analysis can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this blog entry. From the beginning, the biggest problem facing all-electric vehicles has been their sh…

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 2: The Earliest Electric Vehicles (Hybrids) Used NiMH Batteries

05 October 2014

A copy of the full analysis can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this blog entry. The relationship between specific energy and energy density for various types of batte…

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 1: Electric Vehicle Battery Basics

05 October 2014

A copy of the full analysis can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this blog entry. The following are the essential factors at issue when considering batteries for use in…

Electric Vehicles and Social Welfare

04 September 2014

Terminology/Technical Information Players in the Electric Vehicle Game Current Stages of Adoption of Electric Vehicles Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles Energy Inputs and Emission…

Energy Taxes vs. Cap and Trade

19 June 2010

Why Does Energy Usage Compel Government Intervention? Optimizing Government Intervention Examples of Energy Taxes and Regulations Conclusions: Carbon Tax (Cap & Trade) vs. Command and Control…

Who Is the Smart Grid Technology Leader?

22 May 2010

One of the hot technology trends over the past many months has been development of the smart grid (SG). Reading Smart Grid News and other industry, and even mainstream, publications rev…

Has the Time for Electric Cars Finally Come?

27 January 2010

A recent article in the NYT, “Sites to Refuel Electric Cars Gain a Big Dose of Funds” by Nelson D. Schwartz,described the latest development in the evolution of the market for electric cars: Better…

Understanding Cap and Trade through Example, Part 3

18 January 2010

Give All Permits to Polluters Plan Auction All Permits to Polluters Plan Other Emissions Allocation Plans and Conclusions A Comparison of Proposed Initial Allocation Schemes My previous b…

Understanding Cap and Trade through Example, Part 2

17 January 2010

Proportional Reduction Scenario Equal Reduction Scenario Minimum Cost Reduction Scenario Discussion of Alternative Reduction Scenarios Alternative Emissions Reduction Scenarios M…

Understanding Cap and Trade through Example, Part 1

15 January 2010

Emissions Calculation Example Emissions Reduction Example A recent article in the NYT, “California Panel Considers Money From Climate Rules” by Jesse McKinley, describes different tactics f…

The EPA Values Your Life 15 Times More Than the Markets Do

25 October 2009

A recent article in the NYT, “Fossil Fuels’ Hidden Cost Is in Billions, Study Says” by Matthew L. Wald, described a study that Congress ordered to be conducted “to measure the costs not incorporated…

Should Gadget Users Pay Extra for Gobbling Up Energy?

19 September 2009

A recent article in the NYT, “An iPod World, With a Hunger for Electricity” by Jad Mouawad and Kate Galbraith, indicates that US consumers own so many electronic gadgets that the amount of en…

The Clash between Clean Energy and Environmental Amenities

05 September 2009

A recent article in the WSJ, “Renewable Energy, Meet the New Nimbys” by Jeffrey Ball, highlighted one of the key threats to increasing the availability of clean energy supplies: At what point do prio…

How Green is OfficeMax’s New Green Initiative?

26 July 2009

According to a recent BW article, “OfficeMax Calls Delivery Cutbacks a ‘Green’ Initiative” by John Carey, “motivated by environmental concerns”, OfficeMax announced that it will eliminate its Monday…

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The Auto Emissions Game, Part 2

The Auto Emissions Game, Part 1

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 6: The Future of Electric Vehicles

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 5: The Costs of Manufacturing Li-ion Batteries

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 4: Current Electric Vehicle Offerings

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 3: Electric Vehicles Now Use Lithium-ion Batteries

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 2: The Earliest Electric Vehicles (Hybrids) Used NiMH Batteries

The Current State of Electric Vehicles Part 1: Electric Vehicle Battery Basics

Electric Vehicles and Social Welfare

Energy Taxes vs. Cap and Trade

Who Is the Smart Grid Technology Leader?

Has the Time for Electric Cars Finally Come?

Understanding Cap and Trade through Example, Part 3

Understanding Cap and Trade through Example, Part 2

Understanding Cap and Trade through Example, Part 1

The EPA Values Your Life 15 Times More Than the Markets Do

Should Gadget Users Pay Extra for Gobbling Up Energy?

The Clash between Clean Energy and Environmental Amenities

How Green is OfficeMax’s New Green Initiative?