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

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The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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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. Levelized cost of driving (LCOD) across powertrains for light-duty SUV, MY 2025.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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There are also unanswered questions about how to even finance electrification or road construction and maintenance given lost revenues from fuels taxes, Foss said. In our report and case study we examine tensions in nickel supply and value chains within the context of broad aspirations to electrify transport.

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Northern Graphite closes acquisition of two graphite mines; 3rd largest non-Chinese graphite company

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The acquisition of the two mines was financed through US$36 million in debt, royalty and stream financing provided by funds managed by Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. The Okorusu plant was retrofitted to produce graphite and has been on care and maintenance since November 2018.

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Electric Vehicles Save Owners Up To $12,000 Over Life of Vehicle

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We’re thrilled to share our key takeaways from a Consumer Reports study that analyzed ownership costs between EVs and similar gas-powered models. They found all six EVs offer savings in the very first year of ownership when financed. They found all six EVs offer savings in the very first year of ownership when financed.

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The Escalating Costs of Owning a New Car

The Truth About Cars

The Financial Breakdown Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) The most recent YDC study discloses an average MSRP of $34,876 for new vehicles in 2023, marking a 4.7 It is noteworthy that ½-ton pickups, despite their popularity, feature the highest average driving costs among all vehicle categories covered in the YDC study.

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A.T. Kearney study projects US auto sales volumes will trend back to historical levels by 2013; forecasts 13.2 million new units sold in 2011 and 16 million in 2013

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A newly released study by A.T. The study further anticipates an upward trend toward pre-recession levels of about 16 million units by 2013. The study cautions, however, that the availability of financing, total cost of ownership and the unfolding events in Japan will impact vehicle sales in both markets. —Dan Cheng.

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