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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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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Tokuyama and Toyota start verification tests in Japan for stationary fuel cell generator that uses by-product hydrogen; Mirai FC system

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Development on the FC generator was carried out jointly by Toyota and Toyota Energy Solutions, Inc. The rated output has been changed to 50 kW, and other enhancements have been made, such as adjusting the component layout to improve maintenance.

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Irizar manufactures LNG long-distance coach with range of more than 1000km

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The maintenance cost remains similar to a conventional diesel vehicle. In comparison with CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG takes up less space (600 times less), it has an energy density 1.4 Beyond providing greater thermal performance than diesel, noise levels are also reduced by 50%.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated.

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DOE to award $500K for testing of wave energy device in Hawaii

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $500,000 will be available this year to test the technical readiness of technologies that can harness energy from waves to supply clean, renewable power to highly-populated coastal regions. ( These efforts complement an ongoing collaboration with the Navy to advance ocean energy technologies.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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In any case, when we switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we reduce but do not eliminate environmental damage. Current versions of renewable energy such as solar cells and windmills do far less damage to the environment than oil rigs, fracking, and strip mining, but they do damage the environment.