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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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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015.

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

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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. Cost assessments represent a final cost/price to the consumer, excluding taxes on the final product (e.g.,

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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These spacious, versatile, and family-friendly vehicles offer drivers the best of many worlds in one, so it’s no surprise that the release of electric SUVs on the market was highly anticipated and met with excitement by EV fans and SUV enthusiasts alike. Which Electric SUVs Have the Most Range? The good news? The other upside?

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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6 Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers (and how they’re changing the cost of driving)

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Americans are obsessed with SUVs and crossovers, which make up around 40% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. In addition to the mounting costs of gasoline, our love of SUVs is also costing the planet in terms of carbon emitted by sports utility vehicles (compared to more efficient sedans and hybrids.). Let’s face it.

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Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

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Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. C-MAX Energi also is expected to qualify for additional tax credits up to $1,500 in California. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.