NREL Releases U.S. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fuel Savings Estimates

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development, has recently released estimates on U.S. hybrid vehicle fuel savings since their introduction in 1999. According to the recent analysis, hybrid electric vehicles have saved America close to 230 million gallons of fuel in the last eight years. That translates into an incredible 5.5 million barrels of fuel saved.

Sales of hybrids have increased over the years as consumers recognized the vehicles' fuel-saving benefits. Credit: EDTA

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EVS-23: Sustainability—The Future of Transportation

The International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS), the premier event for academic, government, and industry professionals involved in electric drive technologies, will take place December 2-5 in Anaheim, California. Organized in cooperation with the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), EVS-23: Sustainability—The Future of Transportation, will be the largest gathering of business, technology, policy, and academic leaders presenting their latest research in battery, hybrid, plug-in, and fuel cell electric drive technology.

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Consortium Updates
From the Office of the Executive Director
NAFTC Trains and Exhibits at 65th Annual State School Transportation Conference
KVCC Member Representative Makes Biodiesel-Powered Trip to Yellowstone
Wake Tech Presents at 2007 NACAT Conference
UNOH Utilizes NAFTC Curricula for High School Instructors Update Training

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