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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

The Truth About Cars

However, formal congestion pricing didn’t come up until former mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested taxing vehicles for entering the busiest parts of NYC in 2007. The idea has been revisited every few years, with 2019 delivering the model that only needed to be approved by local transit authorities that have the most to gain.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

Maybe not as fast as the gas price, but they’re rising, nonetheless. More interesting still, China sold more EVs the previous year than the whole world combined in 2019. EVs are much more sustainable and also need less maintenance. Electric cars are on the rise. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Low maintenance costs. Demand is intense.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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On the more practical side, 1 in 4 EV drivers are looking for other maintenance services being provided onsite (26%). 2 Same price as a traditional vehicle (57%). 5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One. 2 Same price as a traditional vehicle (57%). Base: Non-EV drivers.

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What Does It Take To Win The EV Race As A Country?

Get Electric Vehicle

How to Win the EV Race –  Blog Series This is the second part of How to Win the EV Race blog series As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race? The use of EVs aids fleets in lowering operational expenses related to maintenance and fuelling while reducing air pollution from vehicle emissions.

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Price Parity is Not the Key to EV Adoption in the US

EV Adoption

EV Price Parity With ICE Vehicles Is Fast Approaching. A lot of electric vehicle observers, analysts, and pundits like to say that, “When electric vehicles reach price parity with ICE vehicles – it’s game over gas-powered vehicles.” But at many levels, price parity may be the easiest part of the EV adoption equation.

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IIHS Worried About Rear Seat Passengers After Lackluster Small Car Testing

The Truth About Cars

The IIHS had already issued a study in 2019 noting disparities in chest injuries sustained by children and adults situated in the back seat. It’s a science experiment, kept around just to see how long an old car can survive with only the most basic home maintenance. But it also serves as a lesson in automotive history.

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