Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2023

Their “Digital Loop” offers significant advantages for vehicle manufacturers and regulatory authorities, saving both time and cost in type approvals as well as maintenance of product conformity throughout a vehicle’s life cycle. The team is presenting its concept to the public for the first time at IAA Mobility in Munich.

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Vehicles Germany Environment Concept 272

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Currently-available engines are designed for gasoline, aviation gasoline (or Avgas) and other “light” fuels which necessitate a second fuel supply chain for the US military, with the associated extra costs and risks to personnel. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2021

These deteriorated structures are unsafe for their intended purposes; rapid deterioration reduces the expected lifespan of structures, thereby increasing the costs for maintenance or replacement. The scientists set out to develop a new method to assess the rate of deterioration in concrete.

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Exhaust Diesel Water Maintenance 391

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

At the previous InnoTrans in 2010, the Federal Ministry of Transport presented the project partners with the approval for grant assistance to the tune of €1.9 The vehicle was converted at the DB Heavy Maintenance plant in Kassel and is currently undergoing the necessary tests required for approval from the Federal Railway Authority.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Electric school bus fleets with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are cost-effective with today’s technology, and could save schools money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health, according to a new study by a team at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2019

ARB also projects a beneficial economic impact for shuttle fleets owners of an estimated $30 million in reduced fuel and maintenance costs. Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) have an advantage over internal combustion vehicles in terms of energy and fuel efficiency, as well as maintenance costs, when operating in this way.

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Emissions Fleet Maintenance California 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. These methodologies will significantly decrease the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the final HKT design.

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Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2024

. “The Rivian R1T is widely acclaimed for its on and off-road capabilities, and its robust design and adaptability make it the ideal candidate to meet the many challenges mining presents. The company will also support mines with Rivian R1Ts by developing charging infrastructure, maintaining maintenance, and improving workflows.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

Comparative levelized cost of electricity in 2025 ($/MWh) at different CO 2 prices. Representative costs are reported in constant December 2010 US dollars. Representative costs are reported in constant December 2010 US dollars. Representative Cost and Performance of Power Generation Technologies (2015). Source: EPRI.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) recently launched a new Vehicle Cost Calculator and accompanying widget. It also calculates the operational cost per mile and greenhouse gas emissions over time for the vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Tax Credit Emissions Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2021

Once the connection to the adapter is established to the vehicle and to the OnStar Vehicle Insights mobile app or website, fleet managers can begin receiving valuable vehicle insights on the OnStar Vehicle Insights platform, designed to lower the cost of vehicle maintenance while keeping their fleets up and running.

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Setec Powerr

APRIL 18, 2023

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), the battery stands as one of the most crucial and expensive components, significantly impacting the overall cost of ownership. With the phasing out of subsidies like the FAME II on March 31, 2024, the cost of EVs is expected to rise, posing a challenge to widespread adoption.

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Batteries Battery Affordable Maintenance 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electric 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

A new study by researchers at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL), concludes that electric commercial vehicles can cost 9 to 12% less to operate than trucks powered by diesel engines when used to make deliveries on an everyday basis in big cities and when V2G (vehicle-to-grid) revenue is incorporated. kilowatt-hours per mile.

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MIT Fleet Diesel Commercial 284

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2018

The MET-MBII series has been reduced in size to lower the initial cost, weight, and maintenance costs, while still retaining the same performance as the MET-MB series, which has reached cumulative production of more than 2,000 units, and demonstrated high reliability and maintainability.

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Engine Diesel Mariner Mitsubishi 236

Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2021

While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. The Long Range All Wheel Drive variant of the all-electric crossover costs $49,990.

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Purchase Affordable Tesla Maintenance 145

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2024

The Unpredictability of Repairs Versus Maintenance John Ibbotson, the chief mechanic at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, contrasts the planned nature of regular vehicle maintenance with the often unforeseen necessity of repairs. owner base, committing to enhancing dealership capacity. Jeep chose not to comment on their rating.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Teslarati

JANUARY 28, 2024

Tesla’s estimated annual maintenance cost for the Megapack battery is $8,830, with the cost rising 2% per year. Without installation charges, the 2-hour Megapack is priced at $1,278,860 and the 4-hour variant is priced at $1,227,090.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Vehicle electrification is still an emerging technology, and the only thing certain is that it remains uncertain what the balance of costs and benefits will look like once the e-mobility ecosystem becomes established. Rick Mihelic is Director of Emerging Technologies for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).

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Miles Charging Maintenance Gas-Electric 52

Setec Powerr

MAY 24, 2023

However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly. Installation Costs – As the power of the charger system grows, so too does the size of the electrical cables and switchgear required to supply it. Product selection should take into account the fully installed cost.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EVs are not without their shortcomings, but it is irrefutable that numerous maintenance issues would dissolve by replacing internal combustion engines with contamination-proof EV fleets. Preventive maintenance is necessary to abate this concern until the full zero emission transition is finished.

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Fleet Fuel Hydrogen Maintenance 58

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. There is fuel economy information and advice available for vehicle maintenance and carrying loads that is quite good, but very little published data to back it up.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

Two units of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M), formerly known as Amara Raja Batteries, have bagged the prestigious Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) TPM Excellence award. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is focused on eliminating all types of losses in production, and is a machine and people-oriented system.

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Energy Li-ion Maintenance Lithium Ion 40

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2017

However, because Foothill Transit operates its BEB and CNG bus fleets differently, the efficiency results presented are not an apples-to-apples comparison. An apples-to-apples comparison of fuel cost—i.e., The estimated cost for the CNG buses on the same route was $0.50 The CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 3.89

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 210

Setec Powerr

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) is a new, low-risk, cost-effective business model that provides EV owners with a more reliable charging network and reduces their range anxiety. The lack of EV charging infrastructure also presents a growth opportunity for the charging-as-a-service market.

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Charging Maintenance Minivan Installation 52

Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

These trends present exciting opportunities for the auto component industry. Additionally, focusing on continued collaboration between established players and new entrants including OEM will be crucial for the industry to fully capitalize on the opportunities presented. Uno Minda stands out as an early mover in this critical shift.

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India Auto Global Parts 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The electric truck is relatively more cost-effective on the NYCC and when VKT demand is higher. Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. One surprise among their findings was that the electric truck had cost advantages over the diesel vehicle under some conditions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As part of the project, South Coast AQMD will lead a data analysis effort to evaluate the full breadth of emission reduction opportunities presented by battery-electric trucks.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Projects will address one or more R&D categories, including: Technologies, materials, and superconducting-magnet and fuel-cycle subsystems between the fusion plasma and balance of plant; Cost-effective, high-efficiency, high-duty-cycle, electrical-driver technologies; and. Colorado School of Mines. Savannah River National Laboratory.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

A meeting has been scheduled for January 19 to discuss the proposals, with the Authority planning to select a model that is both cost-effective and efficient. These firms will have to present innovative ideas and share successful implementation models for such projects in other parts of the country.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Current practice typically requires collection of an air sample using specialized equipment, transport of the sample to the lab, and time-consuming analysis using expensive equipment to identify and quantify the pollutants present in the environment.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tesla proposes splitting the $24 million cost of the new substation for the SRP area, meaning each party would contribute $12 million to the project. Palo Alto will need to spend an additional $3 million to transfer feeders that do not serve Tesla, bringing its total costs on the project up to $15 million.

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Cars That Think

JULY 14, 2023

But the use of hydrogen has never reached its potential as a renewable fuel, mostly because its production process drives up the cost. In order for hydrogen to be a viable source of clean energy, the cost of electrolysis needs to be much lower.

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Hydrogen Maintenance Germany Clean 68

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Quasar 2 allows EV owners to save on home energy costs through vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality. Its light and modular design offers the flexibility to upgrade power in the future, easier transportation, effortless installation and simpler access for maintenance. —Douglas Alfaro, General Manager of Wallbox North America.

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Grid Installation Charging Arlington 293

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2018

However, the cost of the two powertrains will converge quickly, and by 2040, FCEVs will be less expensive than BEVs per mile in approximately 71-88% of the LDV fleet, according to the analysis. Additionally, FCEVs will offer notable cost advantages within larger vehicle size classes and for long distances. —Morrison et al.

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