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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. Cost assessments represent a final cost/price to the consumer, excluding taxes on the final product (e.g.,

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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Nissan North America, Inc. Including the $7,500 federal tax credit for which the Nissan LEAF will be fully eligible, the consumer’s after-tax net value of the vehicle will be $25,280. The average cost for the charging dock plus installation will be $2,200.

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NACFE releases guidance report on hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks

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Many factors will influence this, including emissions regulations, infrastructure, hydrogen availability and total costs of ownership. Incentives, grants, credits, tax breaks will be around for a while. While hydrogen fuel cell technology is very promising, we know that widespread adoption will take time. of hydrogen adoption in 2030.

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Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!

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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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EPA confirms 250-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and 1st Edition electric SUV

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According to the EPA’s calculations, based on an electricity cost of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the ID.4 4 has estimated an annual fuel cost of $700. 4 owners also benefit from three years of unlimited charging sessions with Electrify America at no additional cost to the vehicle’s purchase price. The 2021 ID.4

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Hybrids & Electric Cars May Spell Doom For America's Roads

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Yesterday, we discussed the problem of America's crumbling roads and bridges. Taxes on gasoline are meant to keep that stuff up to snuff, but the costs of maintenance and upgrades are outpacing revenue. The federal gas tax hasn't risen since 1993. The reason?

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Plug In America Challenges Obama Auto Task Force Conclusion on GM Volt, Proposes Reduction in Warranty Terms to Reduce Manufacturer Cost

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In response to the Presidential Auto Task Force Report that concluded that the plug-in Chevrolet Volt was unlikely to be commercially successful in the short-term due to its cost ( earlier post ), Plug In America is proposing a plan to make GM’s Chevy Volt and other plug-in cars more affordable. and was a co-founder of Plug In America.

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