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Germany awarding €600M to transport companies for zero- and low-emission buses

Green Car Congress

Germany is awarding some €600 million to transport companies for the purchase of climate friendly buses. The associated maintenance and charging infrastructure is also supported. Around 1,400 are battery-electric; 150 fuel cell; 50 overhead line; and 100 gas buses.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

Teslarati

The Westport Police Department in Connecticut has released a new financial analysis that is showing massive savings, as anticipated, after the purchase of a Tesla Model 3 that would be used as a police cruiser. After sparring with the idea of purchasing another Ford Explorer for the police fleet, cost-effectiveness became the big question.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). Is the electric truck cost-effective in comparison with the diesel truck? —Lee et al. equipment).

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. It leaves zero emissions on the roadways. This lack of emissions becomes especially apparent in big cities with significant traffic congestion. Green Vehicles. Electric cars can cut your insurance. Electric Cars.

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