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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. —Chad Hunter, lead author of the report and former NREL researcher.

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Applied Information announces full C-V2X roadside and onboard units; upgrade to 5G, DSRC buy-back program

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The company also announced it would buy installed Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) RSUs from roadway operators, which were made obsolete by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of any upgrade to C-V2X. The buyback of installed DSRC units is to help offset the costs of converting to C-V2X. Earlier post.)

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Musk: Buying EV batteries from suppliers costs less vs. Tesla’s own

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in Thursday’s annual shareholder meeting, called himself “a helpful accelerant” to the company’s future, as shareholders approved a pay package for Musk valued at $46 billion based on current stock prices. They cost more than the suppliers’ today but they cost less than the suppliers’ a year ago.”

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Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

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A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 72% say fuel efficiency is one of the areas they consider most when buying a car. Future mobility solutions.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. One of the other hurdles we had to get over was cost. However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words.

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Following are key findings of the 2021 study: It’s mostly about range: When deciding which electric vehicle to buy, the most-often-cited factor in the purchase decision is battery and driving range.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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With the expected comeback of small cars by 2026, Bhargava says that the current dominance and popularity of SUVs is a trend that might or might not last in the future. For 170 million people who use two-wheelers for mobility, how will they remain mobile in the future? Hybrids could also work if brought in at a reasonable cost.

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