Studies are finding consumers would save money over the course of an electric-powered automobile’s lifetime because of lower fuel and maintenance costs. But some dispute the economic benefits of electric vehicles — including an Arizona government representative. Auto industry sources say a comparison based solely on the costs of gasoline versus those of electric power does not provide an accurate assessment of the economics of electric vehicle ownership. A Fulton Schools faculty associate in automotive systems, Jeffrey Wishart, and an associate professor of automotive engineering, Abdel Ra’ouf Mayyas, point to various technological factors that must considered for such cost comparisons to be accurate. The article was also published by Cronkite News/ Arizona PBS. (Full access to the Phoenix Business Journal news content is accessible only to subscribers.)