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Here are a few prominent studies that are regularly cited at conferences and by the media.  If you have a study you'd like to share with EDTA members, call 202-408-0774.

Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
June 2009

Interim Report on Smart Grid Development
National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) and EPRI
June 17, 2009

Environmental Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
EPRI/NRDC
July 2007

Impact of battery weight and charging patterns on the economic and environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles
Carnegie-Mellon
February 2009

The Energy Evolution: an analysis of alternative vehicles and fuels to 2100
National Hydrogen Association
April 2009

Impacts Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles on Electric Utilities and Regional U.S. Power Grids-Part 1 (Technical Analysis)
Pacific Northwest Labs
November 2007

State of the Air 2009
American Lung Association
April 2009

Media Analysis: Second Quarter 2009

During the second quarter of 2009, electric drive vehicles and technology continued to command considerable media attention across a range of print, online and broadcast outlets. The frequency and range of stories demonstrates the high profile attention being paid to the electric drive industry. This media spotlight will continue and likely escalate as more investments are made for the industry’s growth and consumers have access to more electric vehicles in the coming months.

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Media Analysis: First Quarter 2009

During the first three months of 2009, electric drive vehicles and technology generated significant news coverage, particularly among “agenda-setting” news outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and BusinessWeek. New hybrids and electric vehicles dominated the coverage at this year’s Detroit International Auto Show in January, creating significant interest in industry developments. 

Into February and March, news coverage focused more on the state of battery development and the funding for electric drive and batteries in the “stimulus” bill passed by Congress and signed by President Obama. Overall, most of the coverage during this period carried a neutral tone, offering a balanced perspective of pros and cons.

This news coverage analysis represents a sampling of media articles and reports from top tier, trade and local outlets. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of all coverage. During this period, the state of the U.S. auto industry and the government loans to GM and Chrysler received significant coverage. The analysis details some of the more important topics covered, organizations quoted most often, EDTA citations and key issues. Below are some observations and recommendations based on the analysis.

Click here to download the media analysis narrative.

Click here to download a spreadsheet of news articles included in the analysis.