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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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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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The US market will launch the 170" wheelbase cargo version with a high-roof configuration carrying a 113 kWh battery. Starting from $71,886 and offering a WLTP range of up to 400 km (~249 miles), the all-new eSprinter is now available for order at authorized US dealerships.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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General Motors has launched a new business, BrightDrop , which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. Peak charge rate of up to 170 miles of EV range per hour via 120kW DC fast charging. BrightDrop EV600.

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Gatik and Cummins integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology with Cummins’ advanced powertrain

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Gatik is the market leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial delivery service with Walmart. Gatik will collaborate with Cummins to integrate Gatik's autonomous driving system with Cummins’ advanced powertrain solution in Gatik’s fleet of medium-duty trucks.

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Wrightbus unveils two new single-deck fuel-cell- and battery-electric buses

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The new buses were developed following the award of funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator (ARMD) Competition. The Hydroliner has a range of up to 640 miles while the Electroliner up to 300 miles on a single charge, the fastest charging version can be charged in just 2.5

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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There is continuous growth opportunity in the electric vehicle market and dealerships need to be equipped to not only sell and service those vehicles, but also provide valuable consumer protection. North American battery electric vehicle sales volume is estimated to range between 1.4 Morgan and Edison Electric Institute: 1.2

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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For the first time, two electric vehicles with a 500-mile driving range (two variants of the Lucid Air) sit at the top of the guide’s 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles. The top 10 “fuel sippers” among 2022 models in the new guide are all-electric vehicles offering a minimum of 111 miles per gallon-equivalent fuel economy.