Alternative Fuels, Comparison, International and Maintenance

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

Maintenance

Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios.

Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable Transportation Fuel Renewable Climate

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

City officials in Houston estimate that the city’s 27 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 annually compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles.

Houston

Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

San Diego

San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Poor vehicle maintenance, misuse of lubricants, and adulteration of gasoline exacerbate emissions from these vehicles. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge.

Engine

Engine Emissions Fleet Market

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Shipping uses over 300 million tonnes of fossil fuels every year, producing 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. One is a thorium-fueled molten-salt reactor.

Molten Salt

Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life. Livery fleets have changed significantly in the past decade, with many city fleets now featuring large numbers of hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles.

Emissions

Emissions Fleet Light Taxi

ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A new brief published by the International Transport Forum (ITF)—an intergovernmental organization at the OECD with 59 member countries— identifies proven measures that decrease road freight’s CO 2 emissions. Ambitious fuel economy and CO 2 emission standards will help widespread deployment of these measures.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Alternative Fuels Climate Change

Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

There has been much discussion for over thirty years or more around the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion

Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

CARS24’s internal analysis revealed a 14% surge in the sales of cars valued above INR 8 lakhs between 2018 and 2023. CARS24 recorded a 77% increase in the sale of automatic cars in comparison to 2022. CARS24 recorded a 20% growth in people selling their cars in 2023 in comparison to 2022.

Suzuki

Suzuki Auto Cars SUV

10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

EV Connect

JUNE 13, 2022

And while EV engineers are consistently improving batteries and the ability to travel farther on a charge, until EV range consistently matches or outperforms internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, some consumers will hesitate to switch. Cost and Cost Comparison At the end of the day, every buyer cares about the cost of their new vehicle.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Charging Grid

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. Conclusions. slow charge.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone. Total Raffinage Marketing.

Plug-in

Plug-in PHEV Transportation Plug

EV Driven

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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