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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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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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Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

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All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

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The 2023 BYD Qin Plus EV Shows How Far BEVs Have Come Over The Last Decade

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For a very long time, the upfront purchase price for most full battery electric vehicles was generally way higher than it was for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles.

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

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  In this, we will explore whether the depreciation cost of EVs is the same as that of conventional vehicles and the basics of the factors involved in depreciation for any type of vehicle. Before moving on we should have an open mind on the process of calculating the depreciation cost of an EV.

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

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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). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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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

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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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