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

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

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A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

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How Do the Used and Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV. What is the federal US Used Clean Vehicle tax credit?

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. The IRA’s assembly and battery requirements do not apply to commercial vehicles.

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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages

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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages The UK Business Benefits This article may contain affiliate links. In this blog post, we’ll explore why leasing a car, like a Cupra Formentor or a Nissan Leaf, can be an ideal choice for your business, both in terms of financial benefits and tax advantages.

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

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HVIP is intended to advance commercialization and to help reduce the total cost of ownership of advanced commercial vehicles in the state of California. The Tre BEV started serial production in March 2022 and is available for purchase and delivery now.

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

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Battery costs are declining quickly, but even Tesla still lists its 300-mile Semi variant with an estimated starting price of $150,000. That’s higher than the cost of a comparable diesel-powered Class 8 truck, so the Tesla Semi would have to be very compelling to convince drivers and fleet owners to make the switch to electric.