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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

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.

Maintenance

Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

New Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We’ve written about the total cost of ownership of automobiles for a decade, comparing the total cost of ownership of electric cars to the total cost of ownership of fossil-powered cars.

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Cost Of Electric Cars Cars Maintenance

IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The average cost of a Li-ion battery cell—used to power electric vehicles and to provide flexibility in the power grid as more renewables, such as solar and wind, are added will fall below $100 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the next three years, according to a new analysis by IHS Markit.

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Cost Of Li-ion Batteries

Reducing the cost of electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Reducing the cost of electric vehicles. The demand incentive for electric two-wheelers has been increased to Rs. 10,000/KWh with an increase in cap from 20% to 40% of the cost of the vehicle from 11th June 2021, thus enabling the cost of Electric two-wheelers at par with that of ICE two-wheeler vehicles.

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Cost Of Electric Vehicles Vehicles Scrappage

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

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International Engine Exhaust Emissions

Ampcera announces internal battery heating architecture for fast-charging solid-state batteries

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APRIL 14, 2021

a developer of solid electrolyte technologies for advanced electric vehicle batteries ( earlier post ), announced a new, low-cost, energy-efficient internal heating battery architecture that directly targets the solid electrolyte separator, the key component in solid-state batteries. Ampcera Inc.,

International

International Batteries Battery Charging

Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 12, 2023

With the increasing popularity and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), many prospective buyers are curious about the overall costs associated with owning an EV. Before moving on we should have an open mind on the process of calculating the depreciation cost of an EV.

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Cost Of Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric

The National Average Cost of Fuel for an Electric Vehicle is about 60% Less than for a Gasoline Vehicle

EV Obssesion

MAY 17, 2021

Vehicle Technologies Office Transportation Analysis Fact of the Week #1186 Electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion vehicles, but fuel cost comparisons can be complicated due to differences in the units of measure. The eGallon represents the cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) […].

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Gasoline-Electric Cost Of Gasoline Electric Vehicles

Tesla’s pay increase for employees revealed in internal documents: report

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Tesla’s pay increase for employees in all of its gigafactories and offices in the US was recently revealed in internal documents. The pay increase differs for each state with a Tesla Gigafactory or office because it is based on the cost of living in each area.

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SAE International publishes updated standard for on-route mechanized conductive EV charging systems for buses: SAE J3105

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2020

SAE International published its latest standard, SAE J3105 : Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices, along with three new tributary documents. According to a report published in 2019 by P&S Intelligence, the US electric bus market size is projected to reach $1,948.5 million by 2024.

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TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2012

A recent study from Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) commissioned by the Greens/European Free Allianace (EFA) in the European Parliament concluded that the cars used within the EU-27 externalize up to about €373 billion (US$493 billion) per year (high estimate) of costs on to other people, other regions and other generations.

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2023

While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking. The investment costs of UGES are about 1 to 10 US$/kWh and power capacity costs of 2.000 US$/kW. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Energies.

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Energy Storage Energy Renewable Store

EVs like Teslas will be cheaper to produce than their internal combustion rivals by 2027

Teslarati

MAY 10, 2021

Recent forecasts from BloombergNEF have indicated that electric cars and vans will likely be cheaper to produce than conventional, fossil-fueled powered alternatives by 2027, with smaller cars reaching the same threshold the following year. . Fortunately, the cost of producing EV batteries has fallen significantly over the years.

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International Tesla Price Electric Cars

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

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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). Where, when and for whom are EVs most cost-effective? Anticipated driving patterns.

Michigan

Michigan Gas-Electric Gas Batteries

Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), Air Liquide Korea and Hydrogen Energy Network (HyNet) to establish a hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2 by March 2021. Hyundai fuel cell bus. In September 2019, Hyundai and Cummins Inc.

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Hyundai Hydrogen Motor Motors

Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2022

Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, presented its first edition of a completely new range of 100% zero emission buses on the first day of Euro Mobility Expo 2022, an international trade show for public transport. Our customers are focusing on greening their fleets and are pursuing zero emissions.

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Hydrogen Range Fuel Batteries

DOE launches “eGallon” to help compare cost of fueling with electricity vs. gasoline

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JUNE 11, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the “ eGallon ” as a quick and simple way for consumers to compare the costs of fueling electric vehicles vs. driving on gasoline. Today’s national average eGallon price is about $1.14, meaning that a typical electric vehicle could travel as far on $1.14 worth of gasoline.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Cost Of Fuel

The MG4 Is Now The Most Affordable Electric Vehicle In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 18, 2023

Electric cars have for the longest time been significantly more expensive than their ICE equivalents. Consumers have been patiently waiting for the day more electric vehicles become competitive from an upfront purchase price point of view.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Australia Affordable Vehicles

How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2024

A new University of Michigan study compares the cost of ownership for EVs and internal-combustion vehicles across 14 U.S. cities, finding that the path to cost parity between the two varies by region. EVs were most.

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Michigan SUV Universal Cost Of

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This innovation gives our professional customers the choice to convert their current vans to electric, extend their vehicle’s life and meet legislative and mobility requirements. Stellantis N.V. —Alison Jones, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Circular Economy Business Unit.

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Light Commercial Vehicles Cleaner

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2021

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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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A Canadian startup has launched an INDIEGOGO funding campaign to support the development of the VEGAN electric self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle. The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept.

Pakistan

Pakistan Low Cost Solar Charging

Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). This purchase marks Proterra’s first airport electric bus deployment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco

Ballard Power Systems and Quantron partner for the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Ballard, a global leader in fuel cell technologies, and QUANTRON, a global leader in electric vehicle integration have formed a strategic partnership for the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. Fuel cell electric truck platforms currently in development include a 7.5t

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Hydrogen Fuel Power Powered

Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Overall, electrification reduces net external costs to society by 3–11% (5–24¢ per trip), depending on the assumed social cost of carbon. —Mohan et al. Mohan et al.

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Fleet All-Electric Carbon Emissions

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

The study provides a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA), or cradle-to-grave (C2G) analysis, of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways, as well as the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided GHG emissions. Levelized cost of driving (LCD). no scenario analysis.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles

Ampersand Secures $9 Million Debt Facility From US International DFC To Scale Operations

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They have adopted several models, including battery leasing and swapping services, hoping to entice boda-boda operators with the lower opex costs of electric motorcycles. They say electric motorcycles can be […].

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Lux Research: fuel cell vehicles lag other drivetrains in terms of cost of ownership; ICE and HEV lowest cost

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Based on an analysis of various cost of ownership scenarios for various drivetrains, including internal combustion engine (ICE) gasoline and diesel; hybrid (HEV); battery-electric (EV); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV); and fuel cell vehicles, Lux Research concludes that fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are “ solidly in a laggard position. ”.

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Cost Of Fuel PHEV Hydrogen

Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lordstown Motors Corporation, a startup developing an all-electric pickup truck serving the commercial fleet market, merged with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The design significantly increases reliability, maximizes performance, and reduces total cost of ownership.

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Motor Motors Motoring Fleet

Gas Cars Are Embarrassingly Uncompetitive — Lifecycle Cost Analysis

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 2, 2023

CleanTechnica has published many excellent 5-year total cost of ownership (TCO) articles comparing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) against similar internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). A 5-year timeframe is the norm for this type of analysis since many people flip their vehicles at this point.

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Gas Cost Of Cars International

Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Following an initial product launch in April 2022, the companies will partner to manufacture 50,000 electric auto-rickshaws over the next five years, advancing both companies’ roadmaps for “made in India” manufacturing. Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

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KIT seeking to halve manufacturing costs of batteries and electric powertrains

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Costs of manufacturing batteries and electric powertrains can be halved by 2018, if the gaps in the innovation chain can be closed, according to researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). KIT plans to build a close-to-industry “research factory” on its premises.

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Kits Cost Of Manufacturer Batteries

Tesla’s June shipments in China leap as international gross sales clash file

Baua Electric

JULY 5, 2023

The electrical-car producer received momentum in the beginning of the time when it slashed costs of its in the neighborhood constructed Fashion 3 sedans and Fashion Y SUVs. The post Tesla’s June shipments in China leap as international gross sales clash file appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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International China Sale Neighborhood

International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2013

The consortium has been formed in parallel to a draft European Directive to promote the development of alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen, which is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the European Council. The results will be published in late 2013.

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France Hydrogen International Vehicles

Transportation Research Group Requires Green Hydrogen Subsidy & Cheaper Electricity For Only More Expensive Trucking

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Three weeks ago, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) published a total cost of ownership report (TCO) for freight. continued] The post Transportation Research Group Requires Green Hydrogen Subsidy & Cheaper Electricity For Only More Expensive Trucking appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Transportation Hydrogen Green Clean

Yutong Bus to deliver 100 electric buses to Chile

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

will deliver 100 full electric buses to Chile. The 100 full electric buses will be used by Buses Vule and STP Santiago to serve the Santiago public transportation system. The E12 Electrical Bus, the model Yutong will deliver to Chile, is equipped with 324 kWh battery capacity and low energy consumption. Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co.,

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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

This rapid growth in demand has been further amplified with the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) in the Fall of 2022, which includes mechanisms to incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers and consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) that source battery metals from domestic manufacturers.

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Purchase Batteries Battery

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. It is hard to overstate the importance of the improvements in battery costs on this analysis.

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Fuel Vehicles PHEV Carbon

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings. Source: Cambridge Econometrics.Click to enlarge.

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Cost Of 2020 Fuel CO2

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report— Green Hydrogen Cost Reduction: scaling up electrolyzers to meet the 1.5 Source: IRENA.

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Hydrogen Renewable Low Cost Green

EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

Comparative levelized cost of electricity in 2025 ($/MWh) at different CO 2 prices. Representative costs are reported in constant December 2010 US dollars. LCOE calculations are based on assumptions regarding future unit operations, operating costs, fuel prices, financing terms, and inflation. Source: EPRI. Source: EPRI.

EPRI

EPRI Cost Of Power Powered

Bosch opts to outsource battery cells rather than to manufacture; disbanding internal efforts, selling Seeo

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

Bosch announced that while it will rely on its systems expertise and the development and manufacture of key components of the electrical powertrain, such as the electric motor, power electronics, and battery systems, it will continue to outsource the cells needed to make those battery systems.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer International Batteries Battery

Albemarle to invest $1.3B in lithium hydroxide facility in South Carolina

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2023

billion to help meet the surging demand for domestic and international electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. million electric vehicles annually. Albemarle Corporation plans to locate its previously announced lithium hydroxide Mega-Flex facility in Chester County, South Carolina. Earlier post.)

South Carolina

South Carolina Lithium Ion North America Grant

Octillion Power Systems debuts new EV battery-leasing plan

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2020

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion storage systems for electric mobility ( earlier post ), announced a new demonstrator program for battery-leasing that allows batteries to be leased to fleet customers when they purchase vehicles. Access to the program will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Power

Power Powered Batteries Battery

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

New Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Cars

IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

Reducing the cost of electric vehicles

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Ampcera announces internal battery heating architecture for fast-charging solid-state batteries

Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

The National Average Cost of Fuel for an Electric Vehicle is about 60% Less than for a Gasoline Vehicle

Tesla’s pay increase for employees revealed in internal documents: report

SAE International publishes updated standard for on-route mechanized conductive EV charging systems for buses: SAE J3105

TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

EVs like Teslas will be cheaper to produce than their internal combustion rivals by 2027

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

Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

DOE launches “eGallon” to help compare cost of fueling with electricity vs. gasoline

The MG4 Is Now The Most Affordable Electric Vehicle In Australia

How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

Ballard Power Systems and Quantron partner for the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks

Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

Ampersand Secures $9 Million Debt Facility From US International DFC To Scale Operations

Lux Research: fuel cell vehicles lag other drivetrains in terms of cost of ownership; ICE and HEV lowest cost

Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

Gas Cars Are Embarrassingly Uncompetitive — Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

KIT seeking to halve manufacturing costs of batteries and electric powertrains

Tesla’s June shipments in China leap as international gross sales clash file

International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

Transportation Research Group Requires Green Hydrogen Subsidy & Cheaper Electricity For Only More Expensive Trucking

Yutong Bus to deliver 100 electric buses to Chile

Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

Bosch opts to outsource battery cells rather than to manufacture; disbanding internal efforts, selling Seeo

Albemarle to invest $1.3B in lithium hydroxide facility in South Carolina

Octillion Power Systems debuts new EV battery-leasing plan

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