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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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Due to a steady increase in availability of new models, expanded price mix within existing models and widening eligibility of federal and state incentives, acquisition cost is starting to fade as a hurdle to EV adoption, according to J.D. Additionally, both manufacturers recently announced significant price cuts on both models.

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Used car mkt sees price surge, SUV demand – ET Auto

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With new car prices soaring over the last few years, the value of used cars has also gone up. In the last two years, the average ticket prices in the used car market has gone up to 6-6.5 In the last two years, the average ticket prices in the used car market has gone up to 6-6.5 lakh, a Baleno is priced between 4.7

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Fisker will also offer a “$0 drive off” option through a fully financed $2,999 down payment for credit-approved customers.

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EPA confirms 250-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and 1st Edition electric SUV

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4 electric SUV 1st Edition and Pro models officially have an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on a single charge. According to the EPA’s calculations, based on an electricity cost of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the ID.4 4 has estimated an annual fuel cost of $700. 4 is on sale now, with pricing for the rear-wheel-drive ID.4

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With SUVs in vogue, fuel demand surges adding 20% to energy emissions growth

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If SUVs were a country, they would be the world’s fifth-largest emitter of CO2″ after China, the US, India and Russia, the IEA said. The preference for SUVs is also seen in electric car sales. The preference for SUVs is also seen in electric car sales.

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The 2025 Genesis GV80 Got a Range of Updates But a Modest Price Bump

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Though it’s hard to celebrate more midsize SUVs on the American car market, Genesis has consistently been one of the more compelling options in several segments. Pricing ranges to $80,650 for the top 3.5T The 2025 GV80 starts at $59,050, including a $1,350 destination charge. Prestige AWD model. liter V6 with 375 horsepower.

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