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Tesla Model Y welcomed by Kansas PD, expected to give cost savings

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Apart from being a green vehicle, the Model Y is also expected to give the Leawood Police Department substantial cost savings. Over a year ago, a cost comparison already showed that the department’s Ford Explorer patrol SUV would cost about $4,500 per year to run. Tesla-Kansas City was great.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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Each of these vehicles are estimated to save the city $7,000 in fuel and maintenance over a three-year period. Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. In addition, the cost to the consumer would be about $50 to $60 per percent CO 2 reduction—roughly half the cost of what was expected three years ago. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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Among these are the generational shift from Boomers to Millenials, urbanization, the development of connected and autonomous vehicles, and the benefits of electrification. This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Among these are the generational shift from Boomers to Millenials, urbanization, the development of connected and autonomous vehicles, and the benefits of electrification. This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it.

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