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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

Teslarati

The EV Club of Connecticut completed a vehicle cost comparison analysis after the first year of ownership shows that, despite the additional initial cost of the Model 3, reduced maintenance costs, along with decreased customization needs for the Model 3, gave the department a savings of around $17,600. Reduced maintenance.

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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

Green Car Congress

The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. A pipe shaft is a space to store water and gas pipes that runs vertically through condominium floors. Water tank capacity. Hot water unit.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios. The implementation of LCA modeling choices (e.g.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

The tool, built by ZappyRide , shows the total cost of ownership via incentive information, fueling costs, maintenance costs, and a plethora of other EV information. Comparison vehicle based on size and price: VW GTI S DATA: MSRP for both vehicles is $25,600 (before incentives and resale value). gal would be $12,785.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. Generally the need for repair and maintenance is reduced as well since, as an example, the use of regenerative braking decreases wear and tear on brake components. Green Vehicles. Fuel-Efficient Vehicles.

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ITM Power reports its estimated cost of producing hydrogen via electrolysis down significantly from last year

Green Car Congress

In addition to capital cost and electricity consumption, the analysis includes an indicative annual maintenance cost and utilization factor. Water price. Fueling cost comparison. The assumptions used are: Generation capacity. 446 kg/24h. Amortization period. Electricity price. kWh (US 5¢/kWh). 0.13p/liter (US 75¢/gal US).

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