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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

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Electric Vehicle Service Experience Needs Enhancement As the electric vehicle (EV) market grows, particularly for non-Tesla battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), the service experience has not fully met owner expectations.

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Are Hybrids More Reliable Than ICE Vehicles?

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Photo credit: otomobil / Shutterstock.com The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise, yet they face challenges regarding reliability. Consumer Reports' 2023 Annual Auto Reliability Survey reveals that, on average, new EVs present 79 percent more problems than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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Retail Giants Step Up: Costco, Ikea, Target, and Walmart Join the EV Charging Movement

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Photo credit: allnikartas / Shutterstock.com A recent study by Consumer Reports sheds light on the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the United States, focusing on the role of retailers. This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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New Horizons in Electric Mobility: Anticipating the Latest Pickup Release

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Photo credit: VinFast Vietnam's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast Auto, showcased its latest creation, the VF Wild, at CES 2024. This concept car represents VinFast's first foray into the electric pickup truck market, highlighting the company's dedication to expanding its range of products.

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The Escalating Costs of Owning a New Car

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Vehicle Characteristics Automakers have shifted their focus toward producing larger, more luxurious, and consequently more expensive vehicles, often equipped with additional features that contribute to the overall hike in ownership expenses. cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 15.8 cents per kWh. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. mark has pretty much been the Holy Grail in the land of alternative vehicles for some time. For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g.

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The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

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Similarly, such mandates and incentives will drive the market for electric cars for a while. The Oregon Legislature is contemplating bills that provide credits for both manufacturers and purchasers of electric cars. and Mark Brady, the departments sustainable development liaison.

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