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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Commercial heavy-duty trucking operations are motivated to reduce operating costs. A 2020 BloombergNEF report shows that fuel costs for trucks make up more than half their total cost of ownership. This study shows that charging requirements could be met at power levels in line with current light-duty charging technology (?100

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Study associates arrival of ridehailing with 3% increase in traffic deaths

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Hochberg and Hanyi Yi, both of Rice University, in the working paper, The Cost of Convenience: Ridehailing and Traffic Fatalities. Thus, the companies subsidize drivers to stay on the road between fares. Finally, the researchers quantify the financial costs of the additional fatalities.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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This legislative support is matched by a surge in corporate interest, with major fossil fuel companies investing heavily in the potential of a hydrogen-powered future. This cost barrier often translates into higher retail prices for FCEVs, potentially deterring average consumers.

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Shift to electric vehicles opens up ?3-lakh-crore opportunity: CRISIL

Electric Vehicles India

As per Vahan statistics, the share of the top 10 districts in nationwide sales of electric cars and three-wheelers? As per Vahan statistics, the share of the top 10 districts in nationwide sales of electric cars and three-wheelers sales dropped nearer to 55-60 percent than never before in the year 2022.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, governments and utility companies are actively encouraging their adoption by offering a range of incentives. By taking advantage of these incentives, EV owners can significantly reduce their upfront costs, making the transition more affordable and financially feasible.

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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” Under the huge demand, many companies are also eyeing this business. The British charging pile company Connected Kerb recently stated that it has reached a cooperation agreement with the British government. According to statistics, Shell has built about 3,600 charging piles based on the existing infrastructure in the UK.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Jin et al.

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