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FaIF+ . • T + $,Irk" . . .a. • _ +, s '► s 7 1 . IF I Flat Costs : In addition to emissions and vehicle performance , cost considerations must also be factored into a decision about the selection of AFV options . Although they are still more expensive than gasoline vehicles , AFVs are becoming more and more affordable . Greater scales of production, and new technology have decreased the costs of these vehicles substantially. If one compares the costs of the vehicles costs of the fuel and fuel facility; and maintenance costs , however, the purchase of many AFVs is not yet cost effective over the short-run . Long-run costs , though, are much closer, and if the monetary . value of improved air quality is included, some AFV options can be cost - effective . A complete cost-benefit analysis of individual options has not been completed, but information developed regarding the costs associated with acquiring and maintaining an AFV is given in the charts below . Fa 1 : State contract price is listed if there is/was a Sticker Price . State contract price IF contract for this car, difference ) 7ffQrp API otherwise sticker price asollne - vs ..AFV) difference is given . (gasoline vs , IF 2 : $549/month , 36 month N/A $ 4 , 000 CNG - dedicated . lease for 2001 Electric IF Ford Ranger (Family Ford in GA) ; South Lake N/A $ 3 , 600 a . Ford (GA) says to expect $ 650/mo . for new or $ 4 , 200 N/A $ 350/mo . for refurbished 1998 models . Cost of CNG/Gas regular Ford Ranger 36 $ 6 , 000 N/A month lease is about IF $ 350/mo . There are no $ 4 , 300 NC dealers who carry this Electric .: IF vehicle . 1504200 more per 3 : Force is only available ionth for new truck in electric . This price 6 m0 . lease, about N/A IF I difference is compared to ad a Honda Civic Sedan qual for used truck (gasoline) . Solectria 36 mo . leaseZ Force lists at about $ 1200 N/A $28 ,000 As mentioned before , the up - front cost of vehicle purchase is just one cost factor to be considered . At this stage of alternative- fuel vehicle development , it is not possible to know what energy markets will look like in five or 10 years . There are also general operating cost considerations and one -time fuel infrastructure costs to be evaluated . The chart below lists estimates of some fuel costs and refueling facility/equipment costs . In general , maintenance costs are lower for both electric and CNG vehicles when compared to gasoline vehicles . However, it should be noted that the future price and supply of these fuels can fluctuate and are sometimes unpredictable .