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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. —Bishop et al. In their study, Bishop et al.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. For example, Toyota has claimed that its Prius batteries can cover as much as 300,000 miles before needing to be replaced.