Sentences with phrase «road cost of»

When one takes into consideration the different efficiencies of liquid - fueled and electric propulsion, then where the rubber meets the road the cost of powering a plug - in hybrid with average - cost residential electricity would be about 40 per cent of the cost of powering the same vehicle with today's approximately $ 2.50 / gallon gasoline, or, said another way, for the consumer to be able to buy fuel in the form of electricity at the equivalent of $ 1 / gallon gasoline.

That said, it was relatively easy to send the on - road cost of an Octavia soaring above $ 50,000 via some injudicious ticking of the options list.

Speaking of which, there is something of a gulf between these two when you consider the BMW is $ 99,900 and the Range Rover $ 125,800 — before you add on - road costs of course.

Not exact matches

Karakoram Highway which links China to Pakistan, is one of the most elevated international roads in the world and is set to undergo an infrastructure upgrade costing around $ 46 billion.

Meanwhile, «transportation in the U.S. costs the equivalent of less than one yuan ($) per kilometer, while road tolls [in China] are higher,» he added, pointing out that some mid - and small - sized Chinese enterprises have already started moving to Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam and Cambodia for cheaper wages and materials.

By measuring these costs, executives gain a layer of intelligence on spending that can put them on the road to understanding their true TCO of HCM, allowing them to better lead their business.

Iron ore miner BC Iron has continued its run of cost saving initiatives at its Nullagine operation by awarding a $ 40 million road haulage contract to QUBE Holdings.

Ségolène Royal, the country's Minister of Environment and Energy, has a goal to install a stretch of solar paneled road on every highway in France, but time will tell if the benefits outweigh the costs.

The 2018 Nissan Rogue, which I also tested recently, costs just $ 24,800 and is remarkably similar in terms of what you can load in the back, the overall feel on the road at least in terms of wind noise (a crossover is literally a cross between a full - size SUV and a car, but tends to drive more like an SUV), and even the fuel economy (around 33 highway for the Rogue, 28 highway for the Stelvio).

It cost 5 million euros ($ 5232000) to build, and the road, with its 30,000 square feet of solar panels, is being tested over a two - year trial period to see if it can actually create enough energy to power the village's street lights.

For small - business people who mostly work at home or on the road, office space «is now a variable cost instead of a fixed cost.

There's 8.6 million lane - miles of road in America, and it costs us upwards of $ 1.5 million to build a lane.

It's not just patients who benefit from the convenience of getting medical advice in their homes or offices, or even on the road, all without the cost to the system of an office visit.

The state would also build the road, at a cost of another $ 70 million.

The Cleveland Cavaliers» show «Road Trippin,» that costs little to produce, according to The Wall Street Journal, was one of the company's most anticipated releases.

While it has some of the lowest labor costs in the developing world, Bangladesh, with rampant corruption, congested roads and frequent unrest, is a tough place to do business.

But going down any of these roads involves costs and complex trade offs.

The private sector «owner» of the road bears the risk that tolls will be inadequate to cover the costs and reaps the benefits if tolls exceed anticipated costs.

Says Vaculik, expanding transport beyond traditional roads could help bypass trillions in estimated infrastructure costs, save consumers lost time driving, create more efficient networks between cities and even make way for a fleet of ridesharing options — Ubers and Lyfts in air.

Problem: Handling crucial files on the road Solution: A Web site for storing them Payoff: Bypassing the cost and security risks of laptops

Students are always looking for ways to save money and cut down on costs, whether that means cramming themselves three to a dorm room meant for two, sneaking pieces of fruit from the dining hall to take for the road, or sharing streaming service accounts.

But in the world of tight government budgets, small repairs have historically been put off to save money in the short term, which add up to much bigger costs down the road.

«So we took a piece out of each lane and for the cost of some paint we converted two - lane roads into three lanes.»

Giniger first sought feedback on that idea from some of his clients at Levi Strauss, and their reaction was so enthusiastic that they offered to cover development costs, in the hope that the result would yield cost - saving efficiencies down the road.

Americans spend 42 hours on average sitting in congestion every year, costing each driver roughly $ 1,400, and last week the American Roads & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reported that more than 54,000 of the country's 612,677 bridges are rated «structurally deficient.»

That means making sure prices cover not only the direct costs of supplying energy but also the environmental externalities associated with production and use of fossil fuels — the waste water (which increases a variety of risks), and the broader side effects from vehicle use — congested roads, traffic deaths, and so on.

This type of payment makes sense for lenders because it reduces the costs associated with processing a loan payment, and more frequent direct debits (daily or weekly) make it possible for the lender to identify any potential repayment issues early — giving them time to try to help borrowers catch up on any loan payments they may have missed and mitigate larger credit issues down the road.

And in the north, thinner ice and shorter winters have limited the use of ice roads, producing higher costs for industries and communities.

Our mission is to support the growth of public banking in Massachusetts, initially focusing on an infrastructure bank to help cities and towns with the costs of upgrading buildings, roads, and water systems, with environmental remediation and adaption to a changing climate, and with improving city services.

I can imagine the costs of three children and education down the road.

An earlier filing might have been a telltale sign about the financial problems to come: Tesla disclosed that it had begun reimbursing Mr. Musk for his use of his private plane, justifying the cost by saying, «By paying only the variable expenses of Mr. Musk's private airplane, consistent with the reimbursement policy in place, we will recognize a cost saving as compared to the customary practice for an initial public offering road show.»

But here's the thing: while a dream and the dollars needed for startup costs will get you on the road, staying the course for SMB success means cultivating the necessary traits to run the day - to - day operations of your business.

The elimination or reduction of the need for road shows, registered sales representatives and legal costs reduce the cost of investment and increases returns.

The country's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative will connect 65 countries and cost north of $ 1 trillion.

The ECB could potentially purchase Greek sovereign bonds down the road — assuming Greece remains faithful to the outlines of its reform program — as part of their new quantitative easing initiative, thereby lowering borrowing costs and providing more liquidity to Greece.

To leave roads and railroads, electric and power utilities in private hands ran the risk of private owners «rack - renting» the population, adding to the cost of living and doing business.

This research area covers the evaluation of the costs and benefits of capital projects of Canadian governments, such as roads, ports or public utilities, of financing modes for such projects, such as public - private partnerships, and the contribution of public infrastructure to economic growth.

The CPTPP's entry into force will mark the end of a long and winding road for Canada in committing to an Asia Pacific trade strategy, marked by a number of significant shifts in the calculus of costs and benefits.

IBND charges a middle - of - the - road fee and tracks its index well, so what you see is largely what you get in terms of cost.

The U.S. low - intensity - conflict strategy of terror, death, and destruction is meant to demonstrate to third - world peoples the high costs of embarking upon a road to self - determination.

This is not only because of their use of petroleum, but also their demand for space for roads and parking and the overall costs of their production and disposition.

To read her book is to understand the cost in time and spiritual - moral struggle exacted of anyone who walks down the long road to reconciliation between the agents and the victims of gross, politically legitimated cruelty.

Yet the attempts made to nullify the Supreme Court decision even at the cost of eliminating the public schools and passing acts of open defiance in state legislatures, to say nothing of rioting and violence and the nonviolent but intimidating acts of white citizens» councils, indicate how long a road there is yet to travel.

If churches and temples pass by on the other side of the Jericho Road of mental illness and health, they do so at the cost of sacrificing their mission to help the troubled and heal the broken.

Investing in efficient, low - cost and sustainable processing technologies, adequate storage and packaging solutions, road infrastructure and market linkages as well as providing training and education to chain actors, including consumers, are among the tried and proven interventions which increase the efficiency of the chain and therefore lead to a reduction in food loss and waste.

Distance to travel to the audit location, as well as they condition of the roads (transportation costs and time add to the cost of the audit).

The Government will seek to accelerate work with states and territories on heavy vehicle road reform and investigate the benefits, costs and potential next steps of options to introduce cost reflective road pricing for all vehicles.»

If I were to buy a similar (but not half and fantastic) salad at the co-op farm down the road, it would cost $ 5 easily for a tiny rectangular box of it.

It's a fair sum of money, except I'm responsible for all my road expenses and my cost of living.

On a side note, I couldn't help but think 2 predominant thoughts when watching the game against Bournemouth on the weekend: (1) Wenger is still willing to put his own personal agenda ahead of the team's best interests when it comes to team selection, which luckily for us didn't cost us the 3 points this time and (2) if Eddie Howe is earmarked to be the successor we are in deep trouble because he's simply a poor man's version of our present manager, as he's tactically inept and has an even worse road record.