MIT study shows EVs can cut costs

Posted by Nicolette on Feb 8, 2012 in Vehicles | 0 comments

Researchers from Center for Transportation and Logistics at MIT have conducted a new

study on a fleet of electric-powered delivery trucks.

The study shows that such vehicles are environment- friendly and also provide

economic benefits to business. New MIT research suggests that electric delivery

trucks, can help both the environment and the business bottom line.

When compared to delivery trucks with diesel engines, use of electric vehicles

can lower the operational cost of a fleet in a range of 9% to 12%.

Read more at The A to Z of Clean Technology.