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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. “If you are considering a luxury model, it may be wise to purchase one from a domestic brand that may have lower maintenance and repair costs,” Elek added.

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Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000

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Tesla has said that its standard technology could save police departments over $4,000 in police equipment, as many authorities around the world have been starting to electrify their fleets. The post Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000 appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

Green Car Congress

By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners. Hyundai is the first and only automotive brand to provide all these features to new car purchasers with no “trial period” or recurring subscription fees.

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GILLIG posts highest score for battery-electric bus at Altoona

Green Car Congress

To be eligible for purchase with federal grant funding, such as the recently awarded $1.66 The FTA introduced a 100-point scoring system in 2016 to better inform buyers by offering an unbiased, standardized assessment of vehicle durability, safety, and performance. repair hours of unscheduled maintenance.

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California Governor signs two bills to strengthen emission standard for trucks; Executive Order leverages $700B portfolio to strengthen climate resiliency

Green Car Congress

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills to strengthen emission standards for trucks, semis and other high-pollution vehicles. California is also a major purchaser of products across its agencies. Truck emissions.

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Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.

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Siemens invests $25M in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

The companies will work together to drive adoption of open, interoperable standards in wireless charging for global electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure Siemens makes strategic investment in WiTricity and licenses their technology for future wireless EV charging products. —Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens eMobility.