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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

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A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g., from $0.08/kWh

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. We created five easy-to-choose option packages for Fisker Ocean that will be available to our reservation holders closer to the end of 2020. Drivers get to decide how long to keep their Fisker Ocean.

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck. According to Globe Newswire, the sale of diesel pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) grew by 28% in 2020, even when auto sales for the year declined by 14%. 2020 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab Duramax Diesel. Keep Your Engine Running at Peak Performance.

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The Average U.S. Household Spent Nearly $10,000 on Transportation in 2020

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The average American household spent $9,826 on transportation in 2020, which accounted for 16% of all annual household expenditures. Transportation expenditures include vehicle purchases, gasoline and motor oil, other vehicle expenses (maintenance, insurance, etc.), and public transportation costs.

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Study shows commercial fleets save up to 13% on fuel costs using Motive Automated Operations Platform

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Automated operations company Motive has published a study showing that businesses can improve fuel efficiency and optimize vehicle maintenance by using data insights and AI-powered automation. The top fleets also had an increased focus on maintenance, with 80% more inspections compared to other fleets.

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Siemens and Deutsche Bahn test hydrogen train and mobile fueling station for first time

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Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn presented the H2goesRail project to the public in November 2020. Due to its reduced maintenance and repair costs, the train has low lifecycle costs. The DB maintenance depot in Ulm will be converted to handle the servicing of the hydrogen trains.

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