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US DOE launches cost calculator to compare emissions and operating costs for alternative fuel and conventional vehicles

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The Vehicle Cost Calculator, an easy-to-use tool that allows users to compare emissions and lifetime operating costs of specific vehicle models, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as vehicles running on alternative fuels such as electricity, ethanol, natural gas, or biodiesel.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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VSE Corporation delivers prototype repowered, fuel-efficient engine to US Postal Service for testing

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The RFD6 Re-Power Kit was engineered by VSE to take advantage of the existing maintenance infrastructure and personnel technical levels resident in the US Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMFs). This solution is alternative fuels capable. If successful, replacing the LLV powertrain will enable the U.S.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

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This is seen as especially advantageous considering the present volatility of the economy. Maintenance seems to be subpar in a lot of instances and charger downtime has become a real issue for most providers that aren’t Tesla. But the deal does not appear to be so sweet for the companies that operate and maintain these networks.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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ISO 19880 – New technical ISO document for hydrogen fueling station standardization

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At the Fuel Cell Seminar in Los Angeles, California today, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the ANSI Convener of ISO Working Group 24 (from the Technical Committee on Fueling Stations) gave an overview presentation on the new ISO 19880 technical report for hydrogen fueling stations. Equipment & components. Click to enlarge.

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

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Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. A presently voluntary 5 Star designation would further halve that limit to 2.5 —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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