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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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(ANGP) and Ingevity, the ANG system is made possible by the performance of Ingevity’s Nuchar activated carbon that significantly lowers the natural gas storage pressure, reduces the system’s complexity and captures the environmental benefits and cost savings of natural gas when used as a transportation fuel.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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With the expected comeback of small cars by 2026, Bhargava says that the current dominance and popularity of SUVs is a trend that might or might not last in the future. However low the cost of operations becomes; the buyer still has to find the money to buy the car initially. Hybrids could also work if brought in at a reasonable cost.

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Honda CR-V SUV, powered by hydrogen fuel, will offer up to 434-km range

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 01 Mar 2024, 13:12 PM Honda CR-V SUV will be the first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle from the carmaker to be offered for sale in United States. Honda has revealed details about the upcoming CR-V SUV which will be powered by hydrogen fuel and paired with an electric battery as well.

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In Conversation with Renault India’s Venkatram Mamillapalle | Autocar Professional

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The French carmaker’s Indian arm is looking to introduce five new models by CY27, and is also exploring alternative fuels, including CNG, for the Indian market, which is witnessing increasing cost pressures at the lower end.

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Consumer Reports survey shows high fuel costs cause downsizing, less driving; 73% would consider alt fuel vehicle

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Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they expect their next vehicle to get better fuel mileage than the one they’re driving now, and fuel economy topped the list as the most important consideration when shopping for their next car, followed by quality and safety.