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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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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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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership.

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Hyundai to locally produce IONIQ 6 in Singapore

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Hyundai already produced the all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV in Singapore. The IONIQ 5 SUV starts at S$186,800 in Singapore. In comparison, an imported version of the IONIQ 6 , which is unavailable in the country, starts at S$262,000. Hyundai plans to release four trims of the locally produced IONIQ 6.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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They used the model and the data to estimate the life cycle air pollution, greenhouse gas, and traffic externality benefits and costs of serving rides based on Chicago TNC trip data from 2019 to 2022 with fully electric vehicles. A paper on their work is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. —Mohan et al.

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Tesla Model Y welcomed by Kansas PD, expected to give cost savings

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Over a year ago, a cost comparison already showed that the department’s Ford Explorer patrol SUV would cost about $4,500 per year to run. With today’s prices, the amount required to run a conventional Ford Explorer SUV police cruiser would likely be much higher.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Explorer SUV

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The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. The unique turbocharger is optimally matched to the EcoBoost I-4 engine and SUV vehicle performance behavior. The EcoBoost I-4 uses 5W30-GF4 oil to reduce friction and reduce cost of ownership through 10,000-mile oil change intervals. Click to enlarge. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer.

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Rivian confirms R2 charge port moved to driver’s side for Tesla Supercharger use

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Starting at $45,000, the R2 is nearly half the cost of Rivian’s current R1S and R1T models, starting at $75,900 and $69,900, respectively. Despite its smaller size, the electric SUV is designed for “big adventures and everyday use.” The brand promises R2 will still have the Rivian essence but in a smaller, more affordable package.