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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

There’s a parallel with smartphones, which barely existed in 2010, but are now owned by 85% of American adults. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. To provide a basis for comparison, Honda let us first drive a 2024 CR-V Hybrid that weighed 500 pounds less than the e:FCEV. Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Clean Fleet Report

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay. The new kid on the block Who/What Is Polestar?

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. The high cost of manufacturing the Volt is exactly why the tax credits of $2500 for a vehicle with 4 kWh of battery capacity and $417 for every kWh over 4 (so that there is a $7500 credit for the Volt) were legislated. — Sean 13.

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