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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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The Escalating Costs of Owning a New Car

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It is important to note that the MSRP doesn't necessarily align with the actual purchase price, which can fluctuate depending on market demand. This increment in sticker prices has a direct bearing on finance costs, reflected in an average annual finance charge of $1,253, signifying a staggering 90 percent surge compared to the prior year.

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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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Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

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Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.

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SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

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However, with improving maturity of technology, total cost of ownership, government incentives and regulations, there will be more than four million zero emission heavy vehicles deployed by 2030. —Zubin Sarkar, Head of Strategy, Business Development and Marketing at Siemens Commercial Vehicles.

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MEG expanding heavy-duty electric truck efforts; succsessful testing of mine vehicle

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In addition to the environmental considerations, heavy-duty electric trucks offer additional benefits such as reduced cost of ownership, as well as labor cost savings and increased safety by providing autonomous piloting in closed working environments. Bruno Wu, Chairman of Ideanomics.

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AMPLY Power and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions collaborate on bus fleet electrification and solar-powered overhead charging

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AMPLY Power is working with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. PIDE Canopy Mount.

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