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

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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).

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

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Fleet owners are particularly sensitive to the bottom line and choose vehicles that can perform the necessary work at the least cost, so making this data publicly available and accessible with AFLEET will help them in planning alternative fuel vehicle purchases.

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Ioxus Developing Higher Power Density Ultracapacitors

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Smaller Ioxus cells offer a power density of 22-28 kW/kg, and larger cells offer densities of 12-15 kW/kg, said Chad Hall, COO of Ioxus. According to Hall, one materials handling equipment manufacturer is projecting a purchase of up to 250 of the 36V, 450-Farad (10kW) EDLC Energy Reservoir System, or “EERS” modules.

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US indicts 7 individuals and 3 companies in alleged $100M biodiesel RINs fraud in Indiana

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Four of the defendants—Craig Ducey, Chad Ducey, Chris Ducey, and Brian Carmichael—operated E-Biofuels, a Middletown, Indiana company that held itself out as a producer of biodiesel from feedstocks such as animal fat and vegetable oils. The defendants. The alleged conspiracy. The alleged securities fraud.

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A Cheapskate in Monterey

Baua Electric

The winemaker Chad Silacci and two other family members worked the bar and the crowd. The winery, established in 2006, has built a following through concerts, events and warm hospitality (tastings cost $20, waived with a two-bottle purchase). “We

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

Baua Electric

is like a teenage intern,” said Chad Burt, co-owner of the travel adviser network Outside Agents , “better, smarter, faster than you, but you need to lead them.” Consumers today are focused on sustainability, investment value and craftsmanship when considering a luxury purchase,” he said. The expanding use of A.I.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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The main concern is purchase price or more likely, monthly payment. Our theme music is by Chad Crouch. The cost of electricity, the cost of gasoline, how many miles, how much maintenance, etc. Unfortunately, most retail car buyers don't take anything like that approach. Engineers sometimes do, but your average retail car buyer.