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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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Tesla partners with EV charging reliability platform for Destination network

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The company offers on-demand repairs and maintenance support from local workforces, which can come and service a malfunctioning EV charger in Tesla’s Destination Charger Network. which could help solve most of the issues with EV charging maintenance. Honda and LG Energy Solution announced a $4.4 ChargerHelp!

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Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

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However, remaining factors over which a driver has control—route selection; vehicle load; vehicle maintenance; and the driver’s own behavior—can contribute in total to about a 45% reduction in the on-road fuel economy per driver (i.e., vehicle selection and maintenance), tactical decisions (e.g., Resources.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Through its Charging Perks pilot, Xcel Energy is directly working with BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Honda to test how the company can help customers charge their EVs at times when they can save money, use more renewable energy, and when it is most optimal for the energy grid.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

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A lot of these weepy-eyed workers are the same ones who took sledge hammers to Japanese imports as Detroit’s clever response to high mileage, low maintenance cars for the people. All I ever heard them do was badmouth the small Honda car I drive and complain about CAFE fuel economy standards.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." 10/23/07 Honda Motor Co. Honda could easily develop a plug-in hybrid within two years. See Chevy Volt for latest. Bloomberg ). Reuters ).

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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On top of the twenty or so luxury EVs already or soon to be on the market, Sony and Honda recently announced that they would be introducing yet another luxury EV in 2026. Many argue, however, that total cost of ownership (TCO) should be used as the EV purchase decision criterion rather than sticker price.

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