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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes. On the other hand, the Honda Civic costs its owners, on average, about $350 a month. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

Hyundai will initially offer the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in the ZEV states—California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—in 2015. The 6-speed AT features a high-voltage electric oil pump for improved efficiency. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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