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

Green Car Congress

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 estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

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The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). The decline in cost is due to improvements in battery technologies and chemistries, and an increase in manufacturing volume. Source: DOE.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Green Car Congress

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). A combination of falling costs for solar and wind power, improved performance as well as economies of scale for electrolyzers could make it possible.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

Electrek

But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles.

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Electric Vehicle Costs Declining Through 2025 — What About After 2025?

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle emissions costs are anticipated to continue to decline through 2025, after which they could stagnate, rise, or fall, [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Costs Declining Through 2025 — What About After 2025? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nissan to make EVs more affordable, plans to slash costs to reach EV/ICE price parity

Electrek

Nissan launched a new business plan on Monday as the Japanese automaker looks to drive down EV costs. The new plan calls for significant EV cost reductions to reach EV and ICE cost parity by the end of the decade.

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How much is your clunker costing you? New car rating site lifts lid on emissions and fuel costs

The Driven EV News

A new website lift lid on emissions and fuel costs, and it is not a pretty picture for Australia's most popular car company. The post How much is your clunker costing you? New car rating site lifts lid on emissions and fuel costs appeared first on The Driven. Wondering just how inefficient your old ICE vehicle is?

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