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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.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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Purchase Cost Of Price Gasoline-Electric

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2024

Many EVs have a lower five-year cost of ownership than comparable gasoline models, according an annual roundup from Vincentric, a source for ownership cost calculations for websites and automakers.

Financing

Financing Maintenance Tax Gasoline

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When life cycle air pollution and greenhouse gas emission externalities are internalized via a Pigovian tax, fleet electrification increases and externalities decrease, suggesting a role for policy. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al. Bruchon, Jeremy J.

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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 22, 2023

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

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. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050).

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Costs.

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Cost Of Diesel Gasoline Vehicles

TN will triple its dumb EV tax for inflation, but its gas tax lags inflation by ~5x

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Photo by Ron Cogswell on Flickr Tennessee has started the process of hiking its EV registration fee from $100 to $274 per year and beyond, aiming to continue hiking the fees in perpetuity, further increasing the disproportionately high taxes paid by EVs in the state as compared to gas cars. cent special petroleum fee “).

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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Baua Electric

JANUARY 1, 2024

Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. At the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s approved rate of 25c/kWh , this represents a 12% or 24% tax.

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Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. The economic analysis found that the lowest enzyme loading had the most commercially viable scenario (production cost of $0.484 per liter (US$1.83/gallon

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

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 Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. Tax credits matter.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

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

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Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. That finding takes into account both the higher purchase price of an electric vehicle and the lower fuel costs over the vehicle’s life. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge.

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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). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Refueling patterns based on driver time valuation.

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UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. —UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski. Belzowski and UMTRI colleague Paul E. Among their findings:??.

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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%

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

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.

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OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Taxes are effective at cutting harmful emissions from energy use, but governments could make better use of them. Tax rates were below the low-end estimate of climate costs (EUR 30/tCO 2 ) for 97% of emissions. Comparing taxes between 2012 and 2015 yields a disconcerting result. Governments should do more and better.

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Climate Change Climate Tax Energy

Tesla and Sixt Leasing partner in Switzerland; monthly Model S payments start at about US$920

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

Tesla suggests that Model S customers will save up to CHF 300 (US$340) per month in fuel and tax savings compared to premium internal combustion vehicles, resulting in a potential effective net cost of driving Model S of about CHF 660 (US$749) per month.

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking).

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Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

The key to obtaining significant reductions in transportation-related GHG emissions is to increase the cost of driving. The economy-wide CO 2 prices applied increase the cost of driving only marginally with respect to the business-as-usual case. —Morrow et al. Adoption of all of the preceding policies.

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Boost Your Savings: Best US States for Electric Vehicle Incentives

Setec Powerr

MAY 5, 2023

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people seek eco-friendly alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Colorado Colorado offers a state tax credit of up to $4,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle. This exemption can save buyers thousands of dollars upfront.

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

EV Life

DECEMBER 17, 2019

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.). The Soul is the low-cost leader in affordability, especially when you factor in up to $10,300 in rebates and tax incentives.

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Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015.

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Prius Tax Maintenance Arizona

Massachusetts Governor Proposes $0.19 Increase in State Fuel Tax to Support Transportation Projects

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

As part of a comprehensive reform plan to simplify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ transportation system, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing a fuel tax increase of $0.19 The increased fuel tax is intended to be in lieu of an increase in tolls. Future increases in the state fuel tax would follow the Consumer Price Index.

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Fuel Tax Massachusetts Tax Transportation

An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

According to statistics from Portland General Electric, the average annual fuel cost for an electric vehicle is approximately $500, compared to around $1,500 for a gasoline-powered vehicle. Customers can also use Pacific Power's fast charging stations, federal tax credits, and state incentives.

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Oregon Charging Tax Credit Portland

Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2016

UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. UK market share respectively.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. Revenues from the tax go into the federal Highway Trust Fund, which is independent of the General Fund; every five years or so Congress passes an authorization bill to allocate these revenues. States use similar mechanisms. —Huang et al.

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Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015.

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Prius Tax Maintenance Arizona

VTT study concludes gasification-based pathways can deliver low-carbon fuels from biomass for about 1.90-2.65 US$/gallon

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2013

The horizontal red lines show the comparable price of gasoline (before tax, refining margin 0.3 $/gal, exchange rate: 1 € = 1.326 $) with crude oil prices 100 $/bbl and 150 $/bbl. They calculated production cost estimates assuming n th plant economics and without public investment support, CO 2 credits or tax assumptions.

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Top 5 Reasons for Using a Electric Car in India

Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Rising fuel prices: The cost of gasoline and diesel in India has been steadily increasing, making EVs an increasingly attractive option for consumers looking to save money on fuel costs. Low operating costs: Electric cars can be much cheaper to operate than gasoline-powered cars.

India

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent. With CNG technology SEAT has the advantage of being able to offer customers a real alternative that is both effective and modern, in a vehicle that costs virtually the same as an equivalent diesel model. —Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.

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OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 In OECD countries, around half the cost is from road transport, according to the report, with diesel vehicles producing the most harmful emissions. It puts the cost at nearly US$1.4 trillion in China and nearly US$0.5 trillion in India.

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Pollution Transportation Emissions India

Chat GPT’s take on electric cars

Spark Powered

DECEMBER 27, 2022

I recently asked ChatGPT what the benefits to electric cars were and this is how it responded: There are several benefits to using electric vehicles (EVs), including: Environmental benefits: EVs emit significantly less greenhouse gases and other air pollutants compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.

Electric Cars

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UK electric vehicle charging costs increase by 42%

Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The cost of electricity for a vehicle is about 18 pence per mile, compared to 19 pence per mile for gasoline and 21 pence per mile for diesel. With electricity costs up an average of 140 percent over last year and the government imposing a 20 percent value-added tax on public charging, electric vehicle adoption is under threat.

Electric Vehicles

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Purdue analysis finds H2Bioil biofuel could be cost-competitive when crude is between $99–$116/barrel

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

Resulting gases are passed over catalysts, causing reactions that separate oxygen from carbon molecules, making the carbon molecules high in energy content, similar to gasoline molecules. Three different carbon tax scenarios are analyzed: no carbon tax, $55/metric ton carbon tax and $110/metric ton carbon tax.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

Which EV brand has the lowest ownership costs of any automotive brand? The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by $5,000 —for those who are EV tax credit eligible—under the latest round of Tesla price cuts made last weekend. It might also be EV tax-credit-eligible while other Model 3 versions aren’t. dealerships to sell its EVs.

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U Chicago study proposes market-based approach to fuel economy standards to deal with impacts of fuel price volatility

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

Volatile gasoline prices have caused some regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of current fuel economy standards, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stronger. —Ryan Kellogg.

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Fuel Economy Chicago Economy Standards

Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As a result, emissions are around 16% lower than those of the B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with gasoline engine, which offers equal performance. The new model belongs to efficiency class A and meets the Euro 6 emissions standard, which is not due to come into effect for all gasoline-engined vehicles until 1 September 2014.

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Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

However, the cost of CO 2 reduced was comparable or lower than that achieved through less cost-effective policies such as the tax subsidy for electric vehicles, the analysis concluded. Cost per job created. Cost per ton of carbon reduced. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. million, or 0.7 million tons.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Say Goodbye to Fuel Costs. A small margin in the market drastically affects the cost of fuel and its availability. Contrary to popular opinion, electric cars can perform better than gasoline-powered vehicles. Subsequently, the cost of electric cars has significantly gone down. High Torque. High Resale Values.

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Tax Credit Maintenance Affordable Tax

India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives

Electric Vehicles India

MAY 6, 2021

Earlier in 2019, the study showed that in 2019, electric vehicles powered by batteries were not yet cost competitive when compared to gasoline, diesel, or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Cost analysis . The analysis is done in 3 steps: Step one-Analysis of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) 2020. FAME India Scheme.

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Fleet India Suzuki Tax

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

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages

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

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

TN will triple its dumb EV tax for inflation, but its gas tax lags inflation by ~5x

Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

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

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

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

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

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

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

OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector

Tesla and Sixt Leasing partner in Switzerland; monthly Model S payments start at about US$920

Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

Boost Your Savings: Best US States for Electric Vehicle Incentives

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

Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

Massachusetts Governor Proposes $0.19 Increase in State Fuel Tax to Support Transportation Projects

An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness

VTT study concludes gasification-based pathways can deliver low-carbon fuels from biomass for about 1.90-2.65 US$/gallon

Top 5 Reasons for Using a Electric Car in India

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Chat GPT’s take on electric cars

UK electric vehicle charging costs increase by 42%

Purdue analysis finds H2Bioil biofuel could be cost-competitive when crude is between $99–$116/barrel

Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

U Chicago study proposes market-based approach to fuel economy standards to deal with impacts of fuel price volatility

Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives

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