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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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U Calgary study finds oil shale most energy intensive upgraded fuel followed by in-situ-produced bitumen from oil sands

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Percentage of harvested energy lost to process considerations (on y-axis) against life cycle fuel GHG emissions intensities (on the x-axis). By comparison, oil shale has NERs (or EROI) of 1.6−2.0 Class II fuels with 5−12% of its energy lost to the extraction processes, which include conventional oil, and natural gas and mined bitumen.

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New Citaro Fuel Cell Bus Debuts in Hamburg; 50% Lower Fuel Consumption

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL cars starting 2010, which are also equipped with a fuel cell drive system. To further cost-reduction through the use of common parts, the new Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid bus is powered by two fuel cell systems of the same type used in the B-Class F-CELL. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. Rising to the top of the premium compact crossover class. Drivetrain.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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The sleek exterior with a long hood and short, almost bustle-like rear give it a very low 0.197 coefficient of drag (C d ) In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes in at.200 The storage options include the largest trunk in its class with the 60/40 split rear seat upright; folded flat, it expands further.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much. miles per kWh.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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Moving to the head of its class. This is quite a compliment, but while some design cues are similar, that is where the comparison between the two ends as one has a base price of $177,000 and the Genesis begins at $48,900. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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