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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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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW. International cooperation.

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New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

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The new guidance tool helps consumers compare the cost of owning different electric-drive powertrain technologies, as well as the environmental impact of these vehicles. The project was announced at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. There is an electric-drive powertrain to fit anyone’s driving needs.

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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

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Lux forecasts micro-hybrids to grow to 39M vehicles in 2017, creating a $6.9B battery market

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of the auto market. Micro-hybrids and, to a lesser extent, mild hybrids, provide a cost-effective solution to fuel savings to bridge the gap to more disruptive technologies like alternative fuels, plug-in vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles. Simultaneously, mild hybrids will rise from near-zero to 1.5

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CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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Demand for alternate fuels from vehicle buyers is growing and along with the transition to electric mobility, the CNG vehicle industry is currently witnessing strong double-digit growth. There are three OEMs with four-figure sales: Atul Auto (3,847 units), Mahindra Last Mile Mobility (2,711 units) and Continental Engines (1,068 units).

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GAO Report Concludes Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet; Recommended Actions

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In addition, the report says, research suggests that for plug-ins to be cost-effective relative to gasoline vehicles the price of batteries must come down significantly and gasoline prices must be high relative to electricity.

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