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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. On the other hand, the Honda Civic costs its owners, on average, about $350 a month. Battery lifespans are still being calculated. Nickel-Metal Hydride.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Long-term Financial Benefits Compared to ICE cars, EVs require less maintenance. In the long run, you may save money on repairs and maintenance by driving an electric car because they have fewer moving parts and easier drivetrains. By switching to an electric vehicle, you may be able to significantly reduce your fuel expenses.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. The Honda FCX Clarity FCEV and the Toyota Mirai FCEV, both use an electric drive motor and a battery pack.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

Lithium-ion cells for the Prime’s 18.1-kWh Low maintenance costs. 100K mile maintenance costs for the gas engine are estimated to be as low as $600. • Warranty and maintenance coverage is considered excellent. kilowatt onboard charger takes around 12 hours to fully charge the car’s lithium-ion battery.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting through the regenerative charging system, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. kW-hour/270-volt lithium-ion battery stores the energy. Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. of torque.

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