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

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The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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National labs team delivers techno-economic analyses of H2 DRI scenarios for green steel

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Yet, the lack of established process and business models defining “green steel” make it difficult to understand what the respective H 2 price has to be in order to be competitive with commercial state-of-the-art natural gas DRI. …

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

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Global EV leader BYD launched a new version of its Seal electric sedan Monday, with starting prices around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). The Seal Honor Edition is BYD’s latest lower-priced EV to roll out, fueling its “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 starts at 245,900 yuan ($34,100).

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New liquid hydrogen carrier would transport green H2 from Scotland to Germany

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LH2 Europe will use the abundant renewable electricity in Scotland to produce green hydrogen and market it at a competitive price with diesel. As a comparison, LNG tankers use ballast water to compensate the loss of weight following delivery to ensure enough draft. Vessel specifications. Length overall. Rule length.

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Rice study finds using natural gas for electricity and heating, not transportation, more effective in reducing GHGs

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Rice University researchers have determined a more effective way to use natural gas to reduce climate-warming emissions would be in the replacement of existing coal-fired power plants and fuel-oil furnaces rather than burning it in cars and buses. However, residential uses and exports of natural gas were not considered in those comparisons.