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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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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Our analysis helped fill those data gaps.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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GlobalData: Maruti Suzuki expects lower EV penetration in India by 2030 compared to government’s target

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But for now, the larger focus for the company would be conventional and alternative fuel ICEs. This could be compared with its compact-SUV strategy where it launched its Vitara Brezza after similar products from Ford, Jeep and Hyundai proved successful in the Indian market.

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Harris Poll: 23% of US car owners say more interested in purchasing a hybrid than one year ago

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However, even as new car buyers look more deeply into alternative fuel options, traditional combustion engine vehicles still get the nod by more than half (59%) of consumers as a vehicle choice they will consider for their next purchase. Beyond fuel choices, new car selection is also heavily based on opinions about vehicle quality.

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Tesla Model X is the fastest-selling used car in the United States last month

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So popular, in fact, that the premium SUV became the fastest-selling second-hand vehicle in the United States in March 2022. Prices for the flagship all-electric SUV were also quite high, with the average cost of the vehicles being listed at $90,406. days to sell while the average used car takes 52.9 days to sell. .

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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. What has helped accelerate sales is the rollout of new models and SUVs. There are only four CNG carmakers in India.

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