When you're shopping for a vehicle, you should certainly take into account the total cost of ownership and that should
include fuel cost.
Other economic pressures,
including fuel costs, meant that in some ways, the whaling industry was likely sailing towards the end regardless of public opinion.
With the weakening rand, one thing is for sure, prices of basic items will be increasing and that may
include fuel costs.
Not exact matches
The increase in operating expenses
included additional labor, engine maintenance and
fuel costs.
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons,
including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and
costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and
costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating
fuel costs, and potential
fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline
costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
For example, while the Bank of Canada uses core inflation to set its monetary policy, that figure does not
include the
cost of
fuel and food, which nonetheless represent a significant chunk of many household budgets.
They
include ECD's low -
cost cell for solar power; «rewritable» compact discs and DVDs; an instant - start, regenerative
fuel cell currently in development; and a rechargeable nickel - hydride battery for powering hybrid - electric vehicles, which ECD is producing in a joint venture with Texaco.
But investors will task Delta to keep a lid on increasing
costs, which the airline expects to rise 2 to 4 percent this quarter, not
including fuel.
The
costs include specialized labor, training, equipment and
fuel.
The charge reflects the direct operating
cost of the aircraft,
including fuel, additives and lubricants, an allocable allowance for airframe, engine and APU maintenance and restoration, crew travel expenses, on board catering, and trip - related landing / hangar / ramp fees and parking
costs.
The company has said it plans to offer affected car owners compensation that could
include payments for additional gasoline
costs incurred because the
fuel economy was worse than advertised.
The rising
fuel and energy
costs include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
The forces at play today
include technology and
cost breakthroughs that make clean energy increasingly competitive, as well as a rapidly growing domestic and global market for clean energy solutions
fuelled by the desire of governments and citizens to reduce carbon pollution.»
The price we pay for fossil
fuels does not
include the long - term
costs to the environment and to human health.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors
include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of
fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased
costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in
fuel prices and / or other cruise operating
costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness,
including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks,
including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Developers are exploring novel approaches,
including the Exxon and
Fuel Cell Energy partnership and the Exelon - supported NET Power project, that have the potential to reduce
costs still further.
The Mozambican Ministry of Health calculated in 1982 that if there were a mere twenty percent rise in bottle - feeding, in just two years this would
cost the country (the equivalent of) 10 million US dollars, and this did not
include fuel, distribution, or health
costs.
Commenting on the figures, Construction Products Association senior economist, Kelly Forrest said: «It is encouraging that sales rose in the first quarter, but manufacturers also highlighted the key factors that threaten growth throughout 2012 and into 2013, these factors
include the continuing uncertainty within the euro zone, and significant concern regarding rising
costs, especially
fuel costs.
«I continue to strive toward a clean energy future for the State of New York,
including: the addition of more renewable energy generation, greater energy efficiency, reliability for all consumers, improved transmission infrastructure,
fuel source diversity, and innovative environmental stewardship, all at a reasonable
cost to ratepayers,» said Sen. Joe Griffo.
The AA and RAC have been quick to point out that tax as a proportion of
fuel prices has climbed in recent years and a rise could mean it creeps above 80 % of the overall
cost once VAT is
included.
Rozzelle stressed the need to start looking at
costs per building,
including fuel use, before everyone addressed word from Albany that the state's eying the freezing of property taxes in what Rozzelle termed, «their push for consolidation.»
Mr. Rienas said his son did not operate an air charter business, but conceded that his son flew as a hobby and had flown some authority officials, getting reimbursed at a rate of $ 205 an hour, which
included the
cost of
fuel.
A number of expenses are slated for modest decreases in the spending plan —
including health insurance
costs, liability insurance and
fuel costs, among other items — which has reduced reliance on fund balance.
Steps should
include the continuation of loan guarantees and
cost - sharing programs for building pilot biofuel plants, support for flex -
fuel vehicles that can burn both gasoline and biofuels, and R&D incentives from the departments of energy and agriculture.
Some,
including New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, have suggested that a national carbon tax — an extra
cost per amount of fossil
fuel burned — would be simpler and more effective than any cap - and - trade system.
Once the construction
costs of a nuclear plant are amortized, its operating
costs are less than those of any fossil
fuel — fired plant,
including coal.
The researchers hope their new paper encourages others to pursue TPV improvements —
including fabrication of TPV cells on reusable substrates — that could lead to development of real - world systems at
costs competitive with fossil
fuels.
Solid oxide
fuel cells (SOFCs), based on an oxide ion conducting electrolyte, have several advantages over other types of
fuel cells,
including relatively inexpensive material
costs, low sensitivity to impurities in the
fuel, and high overall efficiency.
«This work paves the way for not only paper - based electronics with graphene circuits,» the researchers wrote in their paper, «it enables the creation of low -
cost and disposable graphene - based electrochemical electrodes for myriad applications
including sensors, biosensors,
fuel cells and (medical) devices.»
The
fuel - flexibility enabled by this new technology will reduce dependency on imported coal and create
cost savings, since cheaper options,
including waste coal, can be used for
fuel, VTT says.
PRISM has a number of benefits for managing plutonium —
including reduced time to disposition the UK stockpile due to greater incorporation of plutonium in the
fuel, and a simplified
fuel manufacturing and reactor construction process — all of which reduce the
costs of implementation.
«PRISM has the potential to offer an attractive solution to the disposition of civil plutonium and we look forward to working with GEH as they progress with their proposals to deploy PRISM in the U.K.» The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has contracted GEH to carry out feasibility work in a number of key areas
including the proposed commercial structure, disposability of the
fuel, risk transfer model,
costs and licensability of GEH's PRISM offering
Nano - engineered materials in automotive products
include high - power rechargeable battery systems; thermoelectric materials for temperature control; tires with lower rolling resistance; high - efficiency / low -
cost sensors and electronics; thin - film smart solar panels; and
fuel additives for cleaner exhaust and extended range.
As discussed above, nano - engineered materials in automotive products
include polymer nanocomposites structural parts; high - power rechargeable battery systems; thermoelectric materials for temperature control; lower rolling - resistance tires; high - efficiency / low -
cost sensors and electronics; thin - film smart solar panels; and
fuel additives and improved catalytic converters for cleaner exhaust and extended range.
Warranty 4 - yr / 60, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 6 - yr / 70, 000 - mi powertrain 4 - yr / 60, 000 - mi roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 5,802 mi: $ 79.05 16,180 mi: $ 331.21 Out - Of - Pocket 1,281 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM - 32 winter tires, $ 778.88 2,850 mi: WeatherTech FloorLiner mats, front and rear, $ 203.85 3,618 mi: Reinstall Bridgestone Potenza RE97 all - season tires, $ 64.00 16,180 mi: Repair door ding and spoiler damage, $ 1,301.90
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 19/27/22 mpg Observed: 24.6 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.30 ($ 1.20
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 35,500 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
«I tried to setup my new, stock CJ - 5, but nobody really knew how to do things properly at that time for the racers, [or] Ed Pearlman, who set up the race with no signs, seven checkpoints, and, although
fuel was
included in the entry
costs, you had to find the
fuel stops and pump your own gasoline!
Because these various sedans span from small to large, and even
include a hybrid model, we also list
fuel economy figures to help you compare what each model could
cost at the pump.
Mileage 19,484 miles Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 5 - yr / 60, 000 - mi powertrain 24 - hour roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 16,880 mi: Lube, oil, and filter, $ 63.83; rotate tires, $ 22.95; 14 - point inspection, $ 8.28 Warranty Repairs None Recalls None Out - Of - Pocket 1,509 mi: Repair stone chip in windshield with Safelite, $ 79.38 6,500 mi: Add Flyin» Miata Hush - O - Matic exhaust, $ 595
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 20/26/22 mpg Observed: 30.5 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service): $ 0.10 ($ 0.46
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 25,828 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Mileage 18,504 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 12 - yr rust perforation 4 - yr roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 10,967 mi: Oil change, oil filter replaced, $ 0 Warranty Repairs 16,996 mi: Replace brake pad wear sensor that incorrectly reported worn front pads Recalls 10,967 mi: Replace non-self-locking spare tire nut with secure nut 16,612 mi: Replace incorrect label for maximum capacity weight with updated one Out - Of - Pocket 10,967 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM60 run - flat winter tires, $ 952.64 11,474 mi: WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner mats, front and rear, $ 169.90 16,612 mi: Reinstall Pirelli Centurato P7 all - season tires, $ 180
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 29/40/33 mpg Observed: 33 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.18 ($ 0.81
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 17,300 * * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
25,401 Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 - mile bumper - to - bumper 5 - yr / 60, 000 - mile powertrain 5 - yr / 60, 000 - mile roadside assistance 5 - yr / unlimited - mile corrosion Scheduled Maintenance 1,393 mi: $ 0 6,834 mi: $ 132.38 14,562 mi: $ 103.55 17,095 mi: $ 110.63 22,872 mi: $ 1926.27 Warranty Repairs 22,872 mi: Replace bell - housing unit due to bearing failure Out - Of - Pocket 17,443 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance four Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Series II winter tires, $ 2,024.42 22,872 mi: Purchase and install new brake pads, rotors, and fluid, $ 7,705.94 Recalls None
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 15/21/17 mpg Observed: 18 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.62 ($ 1.70
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 60,000 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Mileage 23,508 Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 - mile basic limited warranty 5 - yr / 100, 000 - mile powertrain 5 - yr / 100, 000 - mile roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 10,759 mi: Oil change, oil filter, $ 0 21,607 mi: Oil change, oil filter, cabin air filter replaced, tire rotation, software flash, $ 0 Warranty Repairs 21,035 mi: Replaced broken door handle, software updates, $ 0 Recalls 16,668 mi: Software updates to transmission control module, body control module, radio frequency hub, powertrain control, instrument panel cluster Out - Of - Pocket 10,759 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak DM - V1 winter tires, $ 736.40 10,759 mi: Purchase and install Mopar roof rack and cross bars, ski carrier, rock rails, all - weather cargo mats, slush mats, emergency kit, $ 2,244.44 16,688 mi: Four - wheel alignment, $ 99.95 19,201 mi: Nail removal from front - right winter tire, $ 24.95 20,689 mi: Reinstall OEM tires, $ 100
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 19/26/21 mpg Observed: 22.6 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.18 ($ 0.76
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 21,800 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile bumper - to - bumper 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile free scheduled maintenance 4 - yr / unlimited - mile roadside assistance 12 - yr / unlimited - mile anti-corrosion Scheduled Maintenance 13,925 mi: $ 0 26,076 mi: $ 0 Warranty Repairs 23,308 mi: Replace front turn - signal bulb 26,076 mi: Replace front and rear wiper blades Recalls 17,126 mi: Wheels replaced due to potential to fracture Out - Of - Pocket 14,001 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP winter tires, $ 816.42 14,485 mi: Rebalance winter tires and fix bent rim, $ 450.40 14,485 mi: Four - wheel alignment due to steering issues, $ 200.05 14,485 mi: Purchase WeatherTech FloorLiner DigitalFit mats, $ 187.90 23,308 mi: Remount OE tires, $ 115.90 Observed
Fuel Consumption EPA city / highway / combined 22/33/26 mpg Observed 23.6 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.07 ($ 0.47
including depreciation)-RRB- Trade - In Value $ 30,025 *
Mileage 23,354 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile bumper - to - bumper 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile powertrain 12 - yr / unlimited - mile corrosion 4 - yr roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 9,865 mi: Oil change, oil filter and gasket replaced, $ 0 20,266 mi: Oil change, oil filter and gasket replaced, cabin filter replaced, tire rotation, top off fluids (coolant, power steering fluid, washer fluid, brake fluid), $ 0 Warranty Repairs 13,227 mi: Replace cracked vacuum hose Recalls None Out - Of - Pocket 10,576 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 winter tires, $ 893.16 11,642 mi: WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner Mats, front and rear, $ 179.90 21,229 mi: Reinstall Continental ContiProContact all - season tires, $ 156.00
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 25/37/29 mpg Observed: 26.9 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.17 ($ 0.74
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 27,900 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Mileage 27,001 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile bumper - to - bumper 6 - yr / 70, 000 - mile powertrain 12 - yr / unlimited - mile corrosion 6 - yr / 70, 000 - mile roadside assistance 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mile maintenance Scheduled Maintenance 7688 mi: $ 0.00 (oil change and tire rotation) 16,884 mi: $ 0.00 (oil change and tire rotation) 24,925 mi: $ $ 0.00 (oil change, air filter change, and tire rotation) Warranty Repairs 4877 mi: Diagnose power - steering light 8220 mi: Diagnose rough idle 14,088 mi: Diagnose rough idle and fix off - center steering wheel 17,256 mi: Reprogram power - steering control module 20,317 mi: Reprogram power - steering control module; clean and retighten related electrical contacts Recalls None Out - Of - Pocket 4877 mi: 4 - wheel alignment, $ 89.95 14,222 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM - 32 tires on aftermarket MSW wheels, $ 1,978.35 21,754 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Potenza RE050A rear tires, mount front tires, $ 982.07 Observed
Fuel Consumption Observed: 22 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.28 ($ 0.81
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 34,475 *
22,093 miles Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi powertrain 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi roadside assistance 6 - yr / unlimited mileage corrosion perforation Scheduled Maintenance 13,000 mi: Engine oil / filter change, cabin pollen filter, inspection, $ 318.07 Warranty Repairs None Recalls Powertrain control module software update, license plate lights Out - Of - Pocket 5,200 mi: Two new splash shields, rear molding trim $ 0 13,000 mi: Four - wheel alignment $ 175.00
Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 20/26/22 mpg Observed: 22.1 mpg
Cost Per Mile
Fuel, service: $ 0.16 ($ 1.47
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 39,300 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
They examine the
costs and the potential for greenhouse gas reduction through deployment of advanced technology and alternative
fuels and propose strategies to motivate consumers to buy
fuel efficient and alternative
fuel vehicles,
including heavy duty trucks.
Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 - mile bumper - to - bumper 5 - yr / 60, 000 - mile powertrain 5 - yr / unlimited - mile corrosion Scheduled Maintenance 7,903 mi: $ 60.34 17,467 mi: $ 252.71 Warranty Repairs None Recalls None Out - Of - Pocket 5,068 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 winter tires, $ 1,407.40 1,627 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Michelin X-Ice Xi3 winter tires, $ 1,052.34 1,627 mi: Purchase WeatherTech FloorLiner Digital mats (first and second row), $ 197.90 11,440 mi: Remove winter tires and reinstall OE tires, $ 100 11,386 mi: Remount OE tires, $ 100.00
Fuel Consumption EPA city / highway / combined 18/28 mpg Observed 23.9 mpg
Cost Per Mile (
Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.23 ($ 0.72
including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 23,700
Alteration
costs include direct
costs for components required in the access solutions (Table 4 - 4), added operating
costs (
fuel and maintenance), and lost revenue due to passenger space losses.
The redesigned label provides expanded information to American consumers about new vehicle
fuel economy and
fuel consumption, greenhouse gas and smog - forming emissions, and projected
fuel costs and savings, and also
includes a smartphone interactive code that permits direct access to additional web resources.
This number climbs even higher when you
include the
cost of
fuel theft — a very real issue that can be difficult to track.