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

Green Car Congress

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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XALT Energy, HED develop XBV telematics system for battery-electric powertrains

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Factors such as the battery system’s state-of-charge (SOC), overall health, driving range and charging times are critical considerations in optimizing urban and long-haul transportation networks that rely upon this alternate fuel option. —Chad Repp, Business Development Manager, Telematics, HED. —Chad Repp.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. And that will get you to your destination with something like 25 or 30 percent of battery range remaining. Steven Cherry What is a 300-mile range in real life? So what are these ranges in real life? Right now, my Subaru Impreza, with its 14.5

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. And that will get you to your destination with something like 25 or 30 percent of battery range remaining. Steven Cherry What is a 300-mile range in real life? So what are these ranges in real life? Right now, my Subaru Impreza, with its 14.5