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Tech: Are EVs More Expensive to Repair?

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Comparing Repair Costs for EVs, Hybrids, Gas Cars. They include upfront price, maintenance costs, environmental implications, fuel consumption and more. Plus, it should have lower insurance costs and give you the best extended car warranty deal. So, the costs of repairs and maintenance have gone down.

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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The 24 th Annual Highway Report, based on data that states submitted to the federal government, ranks each state’s highway system in 13 categories, including traffic fatalities, pavement condition, congestion, spending per mile, administrative costs and more. Missouri, Maine and Kentucky round out the top five states.

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NREL supports propane-to-electricity shuttle bus conversion at Zion National Park

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The National Park Service (NPS) originally deployed the propane buses in 2000 to reduce congestion along the park’s main traffic corridor. NREL is evaluating the drive-cycle characteristics of a fleet of propane-powered shuttle buses operating at Zion National Park.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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LNG is a good alternative to petroleum-based fuel for long-haul delivery fleets as it is abundant and produces reduced emissions at less cost. Beyond favorable fuel cost and domestic resource access, the industry cites 25% less CO 2 emissions. Worldwide UPS has more than 1,000 natural gas vehicles on the road today.

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Allison endorses Odyne Hybrid System for Allison 3000 and 4000 Series transmissions

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The initial relationship related to hybrid systems for the 2000 Series Allison transmission, which has now been expanded to include the 3000 and 4000 Series Allison transmissions at the completion of design reviews for those products. In July of 2012, Allison Transmission invested in a non-controlling equity stake in Odyne Systems, LLC.

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What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs

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Huge savings on charging costs when compared to the price of fuel. The initial cost of electric vehicles is still much higher than standard ones. This means they are much easier to maintain than an ICE truck and increase the time between maintenance checks.

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GE progressing on next generation engine for Boeing 777X Aircraft; 10% fuel improvement

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The GE9X engine is focused on improvements in fuel burn, noise and emission over the current GE90-115B engine while maintaining comparable reliability and maintenance cost, said Bill Millhaem, general manager of the GE90 program at GE Aviation. from the 2000 launch specification. Key features of the 100,000 lb.

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