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Tesla wins Kelley Blue Book’s 2023 5-year Cost to Own Award for premium EVs

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Consumers are well aware that vehicle ownership involves not only the purchase price of cars but also the vehicle’s total cost of ownership. This includes everything from fuel to maintenance, insurance, and a car’s depreciation. Other notable electric vehicles also won spots in Kelley Blue Book’s awards.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

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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. There’s also the reduced wear and tear on your car to consider, plus savings from the reduced car maintenance. of electricity.

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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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Electric Vehicles Are Only Getting Cheaper To Own

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When it comes to the cost of ownership, the data is very clear. So we decided to compare costs over a five-year period. . That’s one of the larger costs of operating an internal-combustion engine vehicle. Save Money on Brake Maintenance. Besides saving on fuel costs, electric cars save money on brake maintenance.

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E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna electric plate compactor

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A lot more, if the company’s PR is to be believed: Both the efficient battery-operated drive unit and the eccentric unit are completely maintenance-free. 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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Eni launches its car sharing service “Enjoy” in Rome

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The car sharing service offered in Rome is the same as the one already implemented in Milan: a driver can view the nearest car and book it with the App (Android, iOS, and from June 9 also for Windows Phone) or via the website enjoy.eni.com. Drivers can also choose a car from the street, book it and use it immediately.

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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. Insurance quotes for drivers attaining the Fisker Ocean are projected to be significantly lower than other vehicles on the road today due to a unique and proprietary low cost of service and maintenance model.

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