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US DOE launches cost calculator to compare emissions and operating costs for alternative fuel and conventional vehicles

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The Vehicle Cost Calculator, an easy-to-use tool that allows users to compare emissions and lifetime operating costs of specific vehicle models, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as vehicles running on alternative fuels such as electricity, ethanol, natural gas, or biodiesel.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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Naturally, much of the discussion on the cost-benefit comparison of decarbonizing alternatives—particularly on alternative fuel solutions for long- haul heavy trucks—is based on assumptions about future technological developments that are uncertain. It is critical that these standards include heavy freight trucks.

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VSE Corporation delivers prototype repowered, fuel-efficient engine to US Postal Service for testing

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The RFD6 Re-Power Kit was engineered by VSE to take advantage of the existing maintenance infrastructure and personnel technical levels resident in the US Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMFs). This solution is alternative fuels capable. If successful, replacing the LLV powertrain will enable the U.S.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

Blink Charging

Most manufacturers provide battery warranties lasting seven or eight years, assuring consumers that EV batteries are expected to last. In recent years, alternative battery technologies, such as sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries, have emerged as potentially transformative. Trust in the EV network is on the rise.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

The Truth About Cars

This is seen as especially advantageous considering the present volatility of the economy. Maintenance seems to be subpar in a lot of instances and charger downtime has become a real issue for most providers that aren’t Tesla. But the deal does not appear to be so sweet for the companies that operate and maintain these networks.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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