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US DOE launches cost calculator to compare emissions and operating costs for alternative fuel and conventional vehicles

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The Vehicle Cost Calculator, an easy-to-use tool that allows users to compare emissions and lifetime operating costs of specific vehicle models, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as vehicles running on alternative fuels such as electricity, ethanol, natural gas, or biodiesel.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles. Each of these vehicles are estimated to save the city $7,000 in fuel and maintenance over a three-year period. —Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez.

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ChargePoint year-end special: up to $1,250 credit to upgrade to dual-port CT4000 Charging Station

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Clean Cord Technology—a self-retracting, maintenance free, ultra lightweight cord management system—is now a standard feature. The CT4000 Series also offers a customizable video feature on a color LCD screen, allowing station owners to run video content of their choice through ChargePoint’s cloud service.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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The point we make is that it is not just about fuel. Buyers also need to consider costs such as maintenance and resale value. the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. Tax credits matter. Alternative-fuel vehicles provide a strong hedge against a jump in fuel prices.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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A couple of federal funding programs that pertain to truck stops and roadside convenience stores are: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI).

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President’s Jobs Council recommends an “All-in” energy strategy; from fossil fuels and pipelines, to efficiency, renewables and vehicle electrification

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For the industrial sector, the Council encourages adoption of energy management best practices—such as empowering companywide energy managers and improving operations and maintenance to reduce energy use—that can greatly reduce the energy intensity of their work. The potential returns on our investments here are significant.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. That means that while motorcyclists could claim tax credit in 2021, they can no longer do so.

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