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This report examines the factors influencing the viability of low-carbon technology options for the commercial vehicle sector, focusing on total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) analyses and the impact of geopolitical, industrial, and geographic contexts.

An updated RMI analysis comparing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric vehicles (EVs) versus fossil fuel vehicles across various fleet applications, highlighting the impact of federal tax credits and fuel prices.

This guide by the World Resources Institute (WRI) examines the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) school buses to electric school buses (ESBs) in the United States. It analyzes how the shift in cost structures—from lower upfront costs and higher operating expenses to higher upfront costs and lower operating expenses—creates a need for new business models to manage capital, risk, and infrastructure.

This report by Energy Innovation analyzes the monthly ownership costs of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to gasoline equivalents in the United States. It finds that for many models and states, EVs are cheaper to own on a monthly basis from the start of the loan term, primarily due to fuel and maintenance savings, provided the $7,500 federal tax credit is available.

This case study analyzes the techno-economic feasibility of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in Guangdong Province, China, from 2022 to 2030, focusing on 14 use cases to identify transition opportunities and the factors influencing total cost of ownership (TCO) parity with diesel trucks.