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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.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Commercial heavy-duty trucking operations are motivated to reduce operating costs. A 2020 BloombergNEF report shows that fuel costs for trucks make up more than half their total cost of ownership. This study shows that charging requirements could be met at power levels in line with current light-duty charging technology (?100

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

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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 million b/d and 6.2% million mt.

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Cooper and Ricardo Unveil 2-Cylinder Engine Family for World Markets

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Low cost of ownership was of paramount importance to the design team, and the new engine boasts excellent longevity and ease of service. This longevity is evidenced by a B10 life of 7,000 hours (the service life for a statistical expectation of 10% attrition) or 250,000 km in a vehicle application.

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Study finds that low carbon vehicles will make progress in closing TCO gap by 2030, but will still require financial support for wide adoption

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An analysis of future vehicle total costs of ownership (TCO) in the UK found that low carbon cars can make substantial progress in bridging the current cost gap by 2030. It examined how the total cost of owning a car can be expected to change to 2030 with the introduction of lower carbon technologies. Click to enlarge.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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Those 10 factors are (in alphabetical order): accuracy of stated battery range; availability of public charging stations; battery range; cost of ownership; driving enjoyment; ease of charging at home; interior and exterior styling (new in 2022); safety and technology features (new); service experience (new); and vehicle quality and reliability.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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By taking advantage of these incentives, EV owners can significantly reduce their upfront costs, making the transition more affordable and financially feasible. As of the latest statistics, there are over 50,000 registered electric vehicles in Oregon, and this number continues to grow.

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