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NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? 4 lineup gets a higher price—although much of the lineup offers substantial upgrades including stronger performance and a much-improved infotainment system. The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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Bi-fuel evolutions of the LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van; range extender engines run on LPG/biopropane and CNG/biomethane

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HP Taxis, Prins Alternative Fuel Systems and SBL-Automotive revealed [link] of the plug-in hybrid range-extended electric LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van allowing the range extender engine to run on LPG and CNG and their renewable counterparts of biopropane and biomethane. CNG/biomethane tank installation in the payload area of the VN5.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. Overall, it is likely that EVs will play a significant role in the future of transportation, as they offer a number of benefits over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Future of Electric Vehicles 2023.

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California ARB 2013 research project to characterize ZEV market; assessing future market potential

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price, vehicle range, infrastructure). Although the ZEV-owning population is currently relatively small, evaluating recent ZEV purchases will help us understand the future market.” Feasibility of renewable natural gas as a large scale, low-carbon substitute. —ARB FY2013-2014 Research Plan. Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

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Is Ford teasing the F-150 Lightning Raptor we’ve been waiting for?

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Ford is teasing a new high-performance electric truck ahead of the Ford Performance season launch event. But, if Ford released an all-electric version, the instant torque would easily outshine any gas-powered model. Ford unveiled the all-electric F-150 Lightning in 2021 with 775 lb-ft of torque – the most of any F-150 ever.

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