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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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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 When the purchase cost of each type of vehicle is factored in, average gasoline vehicles are $1,454 per year cheaper to run. per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

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According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

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Less likely to be concerned by the cost of battery replacement. Another AA Populus poll with 28,265 respondents taken in May 2015 points to a readiness to move away from traditional fuels. Less likely to be concerned by possibility of increased taxation. 33% will look to diesel – down from the current 41%.

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Should Non-Acute Healthcare Install EV Chargers?

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With EVs, drivers will charge their vehicles largely at home or work, but will also top up their batteries when they are out and about at appointments, such as at the doctor or dentist. EV chargers add an extra revenue source When you buy EV charging stations, it’s up to you whether or not to charge fees for usage.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting.

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California ARB 2013 research project to characterize ZEV market; assessing future market potential

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ARB notes that while the California Energy Commission has conducted several studies in the past on consumer response to alternatively fueled vehicles and incentives, these have relied on stated preference responses to hypothetical future vehicles. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Fuel Cells Hydrogen Infrastructure Plug-ins Policy'

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