Cost Of, Gasoline and Maintenance

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

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.

Maintenance

Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”. Fuel Costs.

Diesel

Diesel Cost Of Gasoline Vehicles

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g., from $0.08/kWh

Cost Of

Cost Of Light 2019 Charging

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. Buyers also need to consider costs such as maintenance and resale value. James Bell, editor of IntelliChoice.com.

Cost Of

Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

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. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year.

Gasoline

Gasoline Cost Of Diesel Fuel Economy

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Electric vehicle technology is rapidly improving with battery, charging and smart grid advances that allow us to specify our delivery vehicles to eliminate emissions, noise and dependence on diesel and gasoline. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

Cost Of

Cost Of Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric Los Angeles

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

CMU study concludes diesel and hybrid vehicles can retain more value than PFI gasoline vehicles despite higher new car price

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2011

port fuel injected (PFI) gasoline—during periods of higher fuel costs. For trucks, they also found that the diesel versions retained a greater value than the gasoline versions. It’s been generally known that diesel vehicles typically post lower operating costs because of their increased fuel economy.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Price Hybrid

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. Despite the advantages, Belzowski and Green say that diesels face continuing challenges to gain a larger foothold in the US.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy

Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $300 million towards a project that will replace 100,000 gasoline-burning tricycles in the Philippines with electric tricycles, or E-Trikes. Without intervention, the Philippines is on a course to almost quadruple CO 2 emissions in less than 25 years, the ADB said. million.

Philippines

Philippines India Gasoline Gasoline-Electric

EPRI Analysis estimates costs of fully developing US smart grid could reach $476B; benefits up to $2T

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

The analysis updates EPRI’s 2004 EPRI assessment, which estimated the cost of implementing a smart grid at $165 billion. Mark McGranaghan, EPRI vice president of Power Delivery and Utilization, says the increased costs of the current analysis reflect a more advanced and expansive vision for the smart grid.

EPRI

EPRI Grid Cost Of Gasoline-Electric

Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The electric F-150, which is undergoing tens of thousands of hours of torture testing and targeting millions of simulated, laboratory and real world test miles, will be more powerful than any F-150 available today and deliver commercial and personal customers the lowest expected lifetime total cost of operation among F-Series trucks.

F-150

F-150 Boston Consulting Group Ford Production

Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

By working with drivers to transition to electric vehicles, we have the potential to avoid tens of millions of metric tons of GHG emissions to the atmosphere and to reduce gasoline consumption by more than a billion gallons over the next decade. Lyft will work with EDF and other environmental leaders to accelerate progress.

Denver

Denver Atlanta Seattle Gasoline-Electric

VSE and WBI to deliver repowered fuel-efficient gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) prototype to USPS

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2011

VSE Corporation last week received notification from the US Postal Service (USPS) that it will be awarded a contract to deliver a more fuel-efficient repowered gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) prototype delivery vehicle for the existing fleet. VSE submitted a proposal with Wheeler Bros., —Dave Wheeler, CEO of WBI.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Vehicles Fleet

DOE issues RFI for hydrogen delivery R&D, targeting cost of $2-4 gge

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2013

The operating and maintenance cost of in-service compressors is exacerbated by the on/off cycling of the compressors resulting from a lack of station demand. The capital cost of the commercial hardware remains high due to low production volumes. Storage Cost Reduction Opportunities. Liquefaction Technologies.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Cost Of Carbon Fiber Low Cost

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. Lightning eMotors offers comprehensive leasing plans, which allow fleets to see total-cost-of-ownership savings from lower energy and maintenance costs, starting on day one of the lease.

Battery

Battery Batteries Fuel Electric

Interim NREL Report on In-Use Azure Balance Gasoline Hybrids in FedEx Fleet Finds Substantially Lower Tailpipe Emissions, Similar Fuel Economy to Diesels

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel

Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles Vehicles

Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Additionally, to unlock maximum savings for the City, Vision Fleet will utilize its comprehensive suite of technology, data analytics, and operational support designed specifically for reducing the cost of ownership of alternatively fueled vehicles.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis 2016 Fleet PHEV

Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2024

Many EVs have a lower five-year cost of ownership than comparable gasoline models, according an annual roundup from Vincentric, a source for ownership cost calculations for websites and automakers.

Financing

Financing Maintenance Tax Gasoline

Motiv Power Systems deploys its first electric trolley in Estes Park, Colorado

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2020

Given a 10K annual mile usage with 104 miles per day, by switching from gasoline to electric, they estimate a 30-metric ton CO 2 reduction. Motiv’s electric trolleys offer zero tailpipe emissions and reduce operation and maintenance costs by up to 85%, resulting in a significantly lower total cost of operation over the vehicle’s life.

Colorado

Colorado Powered Power Gasoline-Electric

CARB adopts “smog-check” regulation for heavy-duty trucks and buses

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2021

These benefits are 18 times the estimated $4-billion cost of the program, CARB said. The Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance program will roll out a statewide network of roadside emission monitors to screen for high emitting trucks, starting with the San Joaquin Valley and South Coast and expanding over time.

California

California Maintenance Pollution Diesel

Better Place introduces Renault Fluence ZE EV and pricing for Israel

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2011

The service packages include installation and maintenance of a home recharging station, free access to Better Place’s battery replacement stations and road-side service. The 20,000 km package will cost NIS 1,090 (US$309) per month, including VAT; while the 30,000 km plan will cost NIS 1,599 (US$454) per month.

Israel

Israel Price Maintenance Gasoline

Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2023

The product is also eligible for national and regional subsidies in France (depending on income and region) and its cost of use and maintenance is reduced. kWh 5 kWp/48 kWp engine Two-year guarantee

Kits

Kits France Gasoline-Electric Electric

Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you understand all the costs associated with owning a vehicle. Maintenance Costs Associated With Car Ownership. The maintenance costs for your vehicle depend on numerous factors. An EV, like this Mazda MX-30, could save you money on maintenance.

Cost Of

Cost Of Maintenance Cars Gasoline

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Houston first began using electric vehicles for the environmental benefits they offer, but now we are planning to add even more EVs to our fleet because of the cost savings they bring. A similar study examining Loveland, Colo.

Houston

Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in

Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

Maintenance

Maintenance Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Clean

Frost & Sullivan forecasts Gasoline Particulate Filters to climb from 50,335 units now to 4.2-4.6 million units by 2020

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. Nevertheless, emission mandates are coaxing OEMs to employ fuel-efficient technologies such as gasoline direct injection, which in turn will drive the need for complementary after-treatment systems like GPFs.

Gasoline

Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust

Toyota???s Carter: we???re on the cusp of the automotive hydrogen age

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2014

Carter noted that Toyota has reduced the cost of the fuel cell powertrain by 95% , and is confident it can reduce the cost further. In his talk, Carter acknowledged that US DOE estimates put the cost of hydrogen fuel initially higher than gasoline, but said that longer term the cost will come down and be more economical.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Toyota California Fuel

US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. This grant would allow ConnDOT to upgrade the upcoming purchases of buses and would fund the incremental cost of a hybrid bus compared to a conventional bus.

Emissions

Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance

ATT Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

AT&T currently operates more than 77,000 vehicles in its corporate fleet, including 15 gasoline-powered Ford Transit Connect vehicles AT&T began piloting in 2009. The Transit Connect Electric is expected to offer lower cost of operation because recharging with electricity is generally less expensive than refueling with gasoline.

Transit Connect

Transit Connect Connect Connected Ford

Navistar awarded diesel re-power development contract for US Postal Service delivery vehicle fleet

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2011

Diesel powertrains can achieve fuel economy gains of up to 35% when compared to some gasoline powertrains. Further savings would be gained from diesel’s lower maintenance requirements, longer service life, and overall lower cost of ownership.

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Powered Power

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. The demand for new roads and the cost of expanding and maintaining the transportation system have increased with population and economic growth. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). States use similar mechanisms.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market.

Congress

Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

On the other hand, gasoline, CNG and LPG powered vehicles pay for road use through fuel excise duty charged directly on the fuel they use. billion in 2010/11—is used mainly for road construction and maintenance, along with other activities benefiting road users. An increase in gasoline excise duty and road user charges of 1.5

New Zealand

New Zealand Light 2013 2020

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent. With CNG technology SEAT has the advantage of being able to offer customers a real alternative that is both effective and modern, in a vehicle that costs virtually the same as an equivalent diesel model. —Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric

Improved EV Credits Makes the Switch Even Easier for US Drivers

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 13, 2024

To avoid the worst impacts of climate change we need to switch from gasoline and diesel to electric vehicles powered by clean electricity as soon as possible. While driving an electric vehicle (EV) can save drivers on fuel and maintenance, the upfront cost of electric cars and trucks can be.

Climate Change

Climate Change Gasoline-Electric Maintenance Clean

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

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Refueling patterns based on driver time valuation.

Michigan

Michigan Gas-Electric Gas Battery

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. Many of our customers have asked for a Cummins alternative for gasoline or other small displacement automotive diesel engines. Cummins ISV5.0

Diesel

Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles

AC Propulsion and AutoPort, Inc. Partner to Develop EV Conversion Prototype for US Postal Service Feasibility Study

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

With the AC Propulsion and AutoPort solution, the current USPS LLV design will be stripped of the gasoline engine, transmission and other components and refitted with the AC Propulsion AC-150 drive system, an integrated power system that includes an AC induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply.

Conversion

Conversion Delaware Gasoline-Electric Convert

Platts: China oil demand rebounds to 9.05 million b/d in July

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

million barrels per day (b/d), as oil consumption appeared to have recovered after seasonal refinery maintenance, according to an analysis of recent Chinese government statistics by Platts. China’s apparent oil demand in July increased to 38.29 million metric tones (mt), or an average of 9.05 In July, Chinese refineries processed 37.49

Oil

Oil China Chinese Maintenance

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to provide financial assistance for EV charging infrastructure in Japan

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Installation costs. The balance of the cost of purchasing and installing chargers after the NEV Subsidy and local government subsidies provided to primary business entities are subtracted. Maintenance costs. All expenses, including the communication fees for chargers, maintenance contract, and insurance.

Japan

Japan Mitsubishi Honda Charging

CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Conversion kits also will be available to switch medium-duty gasoline vehicles to run on propane. LPI is a direct replacement of the OEM gasoline injection system. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as propane or autogas, can be used to replace gasoline and diesel. million grant to support the project’s development.

USA

USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline

Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers.

Tucson

Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept

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

UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

CMU study concludes diesel and hybrid vehicles can retain more value than PFI gasoline vehicles despite higher new car price

UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

Asian Development Bank providing $300M towards replacing 100K gasoline trikes with E-Trikes in the Philippines; $300M for major road upgrades in Chhattisgarh, India

EPRI Analysis estimates costs of fully developing US smart grid could reach $476B; benefits up to $2T

Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030

VSE and WBI to deliver repowered fuel-efficient gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) prototype to USPS

DOE issues RFI for hydrogen delivery R&D, targeting cost of $2-4 gge

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Interim NREL Report on In-Use Azure Balance Gasoline Hybrids in FedEx Fleet Finds Substantially Lower Tailpipe Emissions, Similar Fuel Economy to Diesels

Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE

Motiv Power Systems deploys its first electric trolley in Estes Park, Colorado

CARB adopts “smog-check” regulation for heavy-duty trucks and buses

Better Place introduces Renault Fluence ZE EV and pricing for Israel

Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car

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

Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

Frost & Sullivan forecasts Gasoline Particulate Filters to climb from 50,335 units now to 4.2-4.6 million units by 2020

Toyota???s Carter: we???re on the cusp of the automotive hydrogen age

US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

ATT Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric Vans

Navistar awarded diesel re-power development contract for US Postal Service delivery vehicle fleet

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Improved EV Credits Makes the Switch Even Easier for US Drivers

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

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

AC Propulsion and AutoPort, Inc. Partner to Develop EV Conversion Prototype for US Postal Service Feasibility Study

Platts: China oil demand rebounds to 9.05 million b/d in July

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to provide financial assistance for EV charging infrastructure in Japan

CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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