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NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios. —Chad Hunter, lead author of the report and former NREL researcher.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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  As for any novel technology, the cost to develop, manufacture and integrate remains one of the deciding factors in the mass adoption and acceptance of these technologies. To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries.

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Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

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The standard 60 Ah production G/NMC cells are high energy density and high power cells allowing good lifetime with higher C-rates symmetrical cycling: fast charge/ discharge within 30 minutes. This can be suitable for various applications, especially for fast charging EV-applications. Stable cells cycled between 3.00 - 4.35

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EPRI: lifetime cost of ownership of plug-ins is roughly comparable with conventional vehicles

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The baseline analysis relies on a cost-of-ownership model that examines only current vehicles; current fuel prices; and a relatively conservative set of customer values. In particular, the report analyzes the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF in comparison with a limited set of current conventional and hybrid vehicles.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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Renewable plastic precursor could reduce cost of cellulosic ethanol by >$2/gallon

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Comparison of costs and MSPs for the DHH pathway with the direct hydrogenolysis pathway. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is in charge of licensing the technology. Source: Click to enlarge. Plant biomass is typically about 40% oxygen by weight, while petroleum oil is less than 0.1%

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