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

Green Car Congress

For example, we will account for regional differences in the total cost of ownership related to charging installation costs, electricity and gasoline costs, temperature effects on fuel economy, and insurance as well as federal and state EV incentives and policies. Refueling patterns based on driver time valuation.

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health.

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Ballard-powered fuel cell electric bus achieves 25,000 hours of revenue operation

Green Car Congress

Ballard Power Systems announced that a fuel cell electric bus powered by Ballard’s FCveloCity-HD6 fuel cells has achieved a new durability record with more than 25,000 hours of revenue service. years with no significant maintenance to the fuel cell stack, a core engine component.

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All Terrain Tires for Commercial Vehicles: What You Need to Know

Baua Electric

while a result, you won’t need to worry about replacing tires while you navigate various terrains or climates. Fuel economy : All-terrain tires might have a negative impact on your car’s fuel economy when compared to regular passenger tires. Some drivers might find the noise annoying or distracting.

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4 Powerful Reasons to Choose EV Connect for Your Fleet Charging

EV Connect

Our contribution has been to provide a management platform that makes troubleshooting, maintenance, and monitoring seamless, thanks to an open-standard, hardware-agnostic solution. Through EV Connect Shield , we’re able to provide a comprehensive operational and maintenance package to cover hardware, software, and firmware 24/7.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from delivery vans to tractor-trailers, are major fuel consumers and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters. To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets. One of the ways to lower truck emissions is to switch to EVs.

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