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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

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Whether you love them or hate them , electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S.

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EV prices skyrocketed in November, highlighting affordability issue

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According to sales data released by Kelly Blue Book today, EV prices were pushed ever-higher in November, likely influenced by supply and demand factors. According to data released by Kelly Blue Book , EV prices were up by 2% compared to October and up 9% from November 2021. compared to October and 4.4%

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Electric Vehicles Are Only Getting Cheaper To Own

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One of the fastest ways to accelerate your transition to an eco-friendlier lifestyle is to switch to an electric vehicle (EV). According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is from transportation. When it comes to the cost of ownership, the data is very clear.

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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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The high-temperature (HT) PEM technology operates at 160-180 °C and has a high resistance to impurities in reformat gas—making it suitable to combine with fuel reformers. The combination can be done without the implementation of expensive and cumbersome clean-up technologies which enables a simple and cost-effective system design.

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E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna electric plate compactor

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The LF 60i LAT compactor shares many features with Husqvarna’s standard gas-powered compactors, but being powered by batteries means there’s no oil mix, no choke, no rope, and no throttle control needed. Together with the brushless motor, this means lower running costs and a better total cost of ownership while keeping downtime to a minimum.

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Tesla holds highest average transaction price increase in 2022, Musk warns of ‘inflation pressure’

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Tesla and SpaceX are experiencing substantial “inflation pressure,” according to CEO Elon Musk, who hinted toward potential price increases for his electric automotive company’s products in the coming months. KBB data displayed the average transaction cost of every major automaker in January and February 2022.

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