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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. My EV battery is warrantied for a minimum of 100K miles and eight years. There is so much to love about driving electric!

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

Green Car Congress

The pros of going gasless include reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expense and—most importantly—less pollution. A marriage of these two powerhouse technologies would completely change the auto industry, the environment and our lives. Policymakers need to establish regulation and demand cleaner vehicles.

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The Growing Used EV Car Market—and Why You Should Take a Look

EV Match

According to a recent article from auto industry blog Jalopnik, in July 2021, used EV cars topped the pre-owned market over combustion and hybrid vehicles, with the three leading models being the Tesla Model 3, the Chevy Bolt, and the Tesla Model S. Used EVs are Leading the Pack.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

Baua Electric

However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry. Beyond income growth, several factors are converging to propel the industry forward. This will improve efficiency and reduce downtime for vehicles.

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

The most recent and comprehensive lifecycle analysis in this regard has been undertaken by VUB MOBI… The LCA model includes well-to-tank emissions (raw materials, refining, production including components and assembly, and distribution) and tank-to-wheel emissions (use, as well as maintenance and road infrastructure).

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SMDI releases steel roadmap for automotive; Gen3 AHSS

Green Car Congress

As the auto industry focuses even more on mass reduction, the steel industry continues to develop new steel grades. Source: ArcelorMittal. Click to enlarge. More specifically, the roadmap notes, automakers have requested development of AHSS with improved ductility for better formability.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

On the more practical side, 1 in 4 EV drivers are looking for other maintenance services being provided onsite (26%). 5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One. 5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One. Base: Non-EV drivers.

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