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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 EPA rates Nissan LEAF fuel economy as 99 mpg-equivalent (combined); 73-mile range

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The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF. The label also puts the LEAF as best in the mid-size car class in terms of fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions of criteria pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. liter internal combustion engine (ICE) served as the genset engine.

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Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

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The CDP CNG Cruze will certified to the cleanest emissions standard available for an internal combustion engine, according to CDP President Kevin Fern. equipped CNG Cruze outputs 20 hp and 24 ft-lbs torque over its competitor, while maintaining nearly the same fuel economy. Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped Earlier post.).

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again in 2010

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Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. Fuel Economy Run entrants also will return to the Racing Research Center. Click to enlarge.

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Navigant Research forecasts plug-ins will be 2.4% of global new vehicle sales by 2023; luxury brands to represent about 50% of that

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In these markets, it is likely the EVs will become more available in luxury class segments, where the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) premium is less pronounced relative to comparable vehicles due to higher overall vehicle prices.

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again for 2010

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Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will again have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on 8 May. Other activities include educational displays, speakers, cars on display, exhibits, music and food.

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