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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

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A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

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A recent study from Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) commissioned by the Greens/European Free Allianace (EFA) in the European Parliament concluded that the cars used within the EU-27 externalize up to about €373 billion (US$493 billion) per year (high estimate) of costs on to other people, other regions and other generations.

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ITM Power reports its estimated cost of producing hydrogen via electrolysis down significantly from last year

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As part of the continuing assessment of the HGas stack platform, ITM Power has applied a suite of aggressive on/off cycles. For the cost analysis, ITM Power used a 1MW (446 kg/day) HGas Generation Module comprising 16 HGas electrolyzer stacks and associated balance of plant. Further, stack response time has improved. 446 kg/24h.

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Aramco to explore hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin

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LAB7 aims to integrate Aramco’s composite materials into Gaussin’s existing range of products to reduce the weight, energy consumption and cost of these vehicles. As a part of this agreement, Aramco also has the option to subscribe for up to 20% of the common stock of Gaussin shares. Gaussin hydrogen-powered Dakar racer.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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Bombardier Transportation (now part of Alstom) introduced a variety of green innovations to reduce CO 2 emissions and pollution in the railway sector. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. Reduced vehicle stoppages and need for spare parts. Next steps.

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PepsiCo Australia partners with Pure Hydrogen to trial a hydrogen-powered prime mover

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The company will also provide additional hydrogen fuel as required, including refueling along with arranging repair & maintenance services. The trial also forms part of Pure Hydrogen’s broader market strategy to demonstrate the commercial use-case of affordable hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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