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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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LADOT partnering with GMV and ViriCiti for e-bus management and maintenance

Green Car Congress

To meet the unique demands of these new zero-emission buses, LADOT is partnering with GMV Syncromatics and ViriCiti to develop a fleet management and maintenance system which will provide real-time dispatch and bus status information. In 2020, LADOT executed the purchase of 159 electric buses. Last January, it raised €6.25

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Dana and Valeo collaborate to supply complete 48V electric vehicle systems

Green Car Congress

Dana Incorporated and Valeo announced a global collaboration to develop and to supply 48-volt electric-vehicle systems for new-mobility applications, including low-speed electric and hybrid e-AWD vehicles. The first system is scheduled to launch in early 2020 with a major European automaker on series-produced cars.

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Fuel cell electric vehicles powered by Ballard have driven more than 50M km; 70% in China

Green Car Congress

Ballard Power Systems announced that its proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology and products have now powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) in commercial heavy- and medium-duty motive applications for acumulative total of more than 50 million kilometers on roads around the globe, an increase of more than 5-times since 2017.

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The Average U.S. Household Spent Nearly $10,000 on Transportation in 2020

CleanTechnica EVs

The average American household spent $9,826 on transportation in 2020, which accounted for 16% of all annual household expenditures. Transportation expenditures include vehicle purchases, gasoline and motor oil, other vehicle expenses (maintenance, insurance, etc.), and public transportation costs.

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Electric Vehicles Are Only Getting Cheaper To Own

EV Match

One of the fastest ways to accelerate your transition to an eco-friendlier lifestyle is to switch to an electric vehicle (EV). In addition to the environmental benefits of electric vehicles, did you know that many are also cheaper to own than their gas-powered counterpoints? Save Money on Brake Maintenance.

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Lightning Systems lowers prices of electric powertrains while adding and enhancing features

Green Car Congress

Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Lightning Systems is lowering the prices of its 2021 battery and fuel cell electric vehicles by 10 to 50% for Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles. Faster DC fast charging systems. Enhanced telematics and new remote software management features for fleet managers and drivers.

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