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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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API reports that US gasoline, diesel demand continued to recover in October

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US gasoline demand carried over the modest recovery it saw in September through the month of October, according to the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Monthly Statistical Report. October gasoline deliveries averaged 9.04 million barrels per day, 1.4% higher than the previous month and 0.6% higher than October 2009.

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NREL study finds gasoline hybrid delivery trucks substantially reduce emissions and beat or maintain fuel economy compared to diesel vehicles

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NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. FedEx Express has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas.

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API: 1H 2010 US Gasoline Demand 0.6% Lower Than Last Year; Distillate Demand Up 2.1%

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Reflecting the ongoing sluggish economic recovery, US gasoline deliveries for the first half of 2010 averaged 8.88 lower than the corresponding period a year ago, according to the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Monthly Statistical Report for June. June gasoline deliveries of 9.18 June gasoline deliveries of 9.18

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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According to statistics from Portland General Electric, the average annual fuel cost for an electric vehicle is approximately $500, compared to around $1,500 for a gasoline-powered vehicle. As of the latest statistics, there are over 50,000 registered electric vehicles in Oregon, and this number continues to grow.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Most charging of EVs happens at home and/or at work and the price for electricity is much less than that of gasoline. Compare that to the average price for gasoline in 2021 , which was $3.01 Over a three-year period, they compared data like purchase price, maintenance costs and fueling/charging costs. per gallon.

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Platts: China oil demand rebounds to 9.05 million b/d in July

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million barrels per day (b/d), as oil consumption appeared to have recovered after seasonal refinery maintenance, according to an analysis of recent Chinese government statistics by Platts. China’s apparent oil demand in July increased to 38.29 million metric tones (mt), or an average of 9.05 million b/d and 6.2% million mt.

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