Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2023

Researchers led by engineers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have proposed a low-cost, cactus-inspired nickel-based material to help split water more cheaply and efficiently. The material is described in a paper in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. who led the study.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2023

Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their Canadian partners have designed a low-cost photoreactor design for solar-driven synthesis. Until now, however, the technology has mainly been found in the laboratory because the costs of producing solar hydrogen were simply too high. Joule doi: 10.1016/j.joule.2023.05.006

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Hynamics, the hydrogen subsidiary of EDF group, has signed an agreement to collaborate with ABB and test the ABB Ability OPTIMAX for Green Hydrogen energy management system (EMS), which was launched to market in November 2022, across Hynamics’ plants to help optimize electrical costs of hydrogen production by up to 16%, according to ABB modeling.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 2, 2023

CleanTechnica has published many excellent 5-year total cost of ownership (TCO) articles comparing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) against similar internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). A 5-year timeframe is the norm for this type of analysis since many people flip their vehicles at this point.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 3, 2023

When I saw the news that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for the the full $7,500 federal tax credit, I knew it was time to write a new lifecycle analysis, or total cost of ownership (TCO) article. My last article like this (almost a year ago) was backward looking at the actual costs […]

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Green Car Reports

JULY 17, 2023

It now costs $51,990, including a $1,995 destination charge. Ford just brought the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck a lot closer to the originally promised starting price. On Monday, Ford lowered the price of the F-150 Lightning by $9,979 on the base Pro model.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Consumer interest in EVs is lagging, and cost is partly to blame, according to a new Ipsos study. Despite factors like increased choice of EV models and a revamped federal tax credit ushered in by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), interest in EVs has essentially leveled off, the study suggests. In 2022, 49% of respondents said they were.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We’ve written about the total cost of ownership of automobiles for a decade, comparing the total cost of ownership of electric cars to the total cost of ownership of fossil-powered cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 8, 2023

Is the cost of charging an electric car less than the cost of gasoline for a conventional car? Generally yes, but that's beside the point.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2023

Dealer markups on hybrid cars—plug-in or not—are getting steeper, which could cancel out the decrease in ownership costs afforded by their increased fuel efficiency.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Ignoring minor issues today might seem cost-effective, but it can lead to a higher cost in the future in the form of devalued resale prices. Why Ignoring Car Issues Can Lead to Costly Repairs Critical Tips To Keep from Going Down an Expensive Pat h This article may contain affiliate links.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

EVs cost less to own and have higher residual values, according to new report from Australian motoring clubs. The post The five-year cost of running electric vehicles: How different models compare appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 5, 2023

Consumers are showing more interest in electric cars, but cost concerns are a critical barrier to further adoption, according to a new study. In its 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study, consultancy Deloitte found that most Americans don't feel ready for an EV.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2023

According to Consumer Reports, citing national-average data from The Zebra, an insurance comparison tool, the Chevrolet Bolt EV costs slightly more to insure than the Toyota Prius or Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrids. Electric vehicles continue to be vastly more expensive to insure than gasoline models, on average—hybrids included.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 6, 2023

An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000). I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. It is much more complex than an electric motor. You also […]

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Teslarati

AUGUST 24, 2023

From its previous price of RMB 3,980 ($546), the upgrade’s cost has been reduced by RMB 1,000 ($137) to just RMB 2,980 ($408). With its lower cost , owners of older Model 3 units may find it more reasonable to upgrade their vehicle’s trunk. The post Tesla China cuts Model 3 powered trunk upgrade cost appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2023

It will soon include the charging cost and charging speed, or power. The Biden administration on Thursday confirmed plans to update its charging station locator tool, and provided updated numbers on EVs and chargers being deployed by federal agencies.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

more… The post Ride1Up adds throttle to its popular low-cost electric bike appeared first on Electrek. These make up the vast majority of e-bikes in the US, and now the value electric bike maker Ride1Up is bringing that throttle to one of its only e-bikes that was missing one: the Ride1Up Roadster V2 Gravel Edition.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 14, 2023

My recent article on the lifecycle cost of BEVs vs ICEVs was well received, so I thought I’d write another one, this time looking at trucks now that many OEMs are producing them — or are about to. A lifecycle cost analysis captures the full financial impact of BEVs across the vehicle’s entire lifetime for […]

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5 appeared first on The Driven. Hyundai's 2024 Ioniq 5 offering includes a new lower priced base model with a smaller battery and lower range.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 8, 2022

EV battery costs have soared in 2022 due to rising raw material and battery component prices, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report. The volume-weighted average for lithium-ion battery pack prices reached $151/kwh this year, a 7% increase over 2021, according to the report.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many analyses have shown that EV battery costs stopped decreasing in 2022, putting off affordability goals. Based on 2022-constant dollars, battery costs actually continued falling last year at the pack level, despite accelerated inflation, according to DOE estimates. But the U.S.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The new process,”hypercasting,” can significantly cut costs while boosting output. more… The post Hyundai is developing a Tesla-like Giga Press to boost EV production and cut costs appeared first on Electrek. Hyundai is taking a page from Tesla as it plans to model a new EV production method after its Giga Casting.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

For an EV with a 70-kWh pack, the cost of the battery is now RMB 12,300 - RMB 14,500 lower than when lithium carbonate prices were at their previous high, analysts say. So how will this price change affect the cost of EVs? Falling lithium carbonate prices are known to benefit the profitability of electric vehicle (EV) makers.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2022

OneD is developing s silicon anode cell chemistry that could increase battery energy density, enabling more range at lower cost, GM said in a press release. General Motors on Thursday announced a partnership with startup OneD Battery Sciences, regarding the potential development of a more efficient chemistry for EV battery cells.

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Electric Driver

MAY 8, 2023

Department of Energy, the average cost to maintain an electric vehicle is approximately $0.061 per mile, while an internal combustion vehicle costs around $0.101 per mile. This means that electric vehicles […] The post Why Electric Vehicles Cost Less to Maintain appeared first on Electric Driver. According to the U.S

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Energy Institute at HAAS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Every energy source has soft costs, some more than others. … Continue Reading Soft Costs are Real Costs. That doesn’t make them unfair. Here’s a fun party game next time you are hanging out with distributed generation folks.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2023

After multiple price cuts this year, the Tesla Model Y now costs less than the average new vehicle in the U.S.—EV —EV or not. That's the conclusion of a recent Bloomberg article that compared Tesla Model Y price cuts to average new vehicle prices in 2023.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 16, 2023

The plant comes as a part of Tesla’s hopes to increase its production numbers even more than it has in the last few years — and ultimately to reduce its manufacturing costs in the coming […] Tesla’s recent Investor Day event brought with it a few announcements, including the automaker’s plans to construct a new Gigafactory in Mexico.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 1, 2023

If electric cars can be sold to consumers without batteries, the cost can be lower than fuel cars, said Li Xiang. The post Li Auto CEO says battery swap model promising in cost reduction appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 23, 2022

The advocacy group compared operating costs of EV and gasoline cars, including the average costs of charging and filling up with gasoline. In the United States, electric cars are cheaper to drive per mile the their gasoline counterparts, according to recent analysis from the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA).

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 16, 2023

In a lab space at the Department of Energy’s National Transportation Research Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he’s developing a novel capacitor and inverter component that will shrink the size and reduce the cost of electric drive units. He sees this […]

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 29, 2022

Most EV drivers know that during these times of economic crisis, EV running costs are considerably less than those with gas-guzzling internal combustion engines. But did you know, it’s relatively easy to reduce EV charging costs even further? This will undoubtedly cover the costs of any energy used, plus some extra.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The post Germany has subsidised a total of two million electric cars, at a cost of $A16.5 The German government has spent a total of €9.5 billion to subsidise the purchase of two million electric cars, reports business daily Handelsblatt. bn appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 16, 2023

The soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

APRIL 28, 2023

Consumers are well aware that vehicle ownership involves not only the purchase price of cars but also the vehicle’s total cost of ownership. With this in mind, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) named its 2023 model-year brand and category winners of its 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Tesla earlier this week officially confirmed that it is developing a next-generation vehicle platform focused around affordability and potentially at about half the cost of the platform that underpins the top-selling Model Y and Model 3.

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