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

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Notably, the report says that some niche luxury gas vehicle brands tended toward the top of the cost spectrum, while electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla had lower costs across the board—a fact long touted by the U.S. The post Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk predicts peak oil demand within next 5 years

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Over the years, Musk has clarified on Twitter that he actually supports solutions such as nuclear energy, and amidst the Russia-Ukraine war, the CEO highlighted the need for greater oil and gas output. In a recent response on Twitter, Musk predicted that the use of oil and gas would likely peak within the coming years.

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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Crude-to-Chemicals processing will cause a significant transformation in the oil and gas sector. As electric vehicles become more prevalent, oil and gas companies are exploring opportunities in the chemical industry. In the coming years, we are going to witness further rebalancing in the crude sector.

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7-Eleven Now In EV Charging Business With 7Charge

CleanTechnica EVs

Everyone, their mother, and their dog can see that the auto industry is electrifying. That includes oil companies (like Shell) and gas stations & convenience stores (like 7-Eleven). Regarding the latter, the news this week is that 7-Eleven has launched its own EV charging network! The first […]

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Battle over EV tax credit pits automakers against oil interests

Green Car Reports

—and pitted the efforts of the auto industry soundly against those of the oil and gas industry. The possibility of an extension for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit has recently intensified lobbying efforts in Washington D.C.—and So reports the Washington Post.

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Gas Cars Consume Much More Electricity Than People May Realize

InsideEVs

The oil industry is a major consumer of electricity, and there are many other facets of the auto industry people don't think about.

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Gallup Poll Finds Surge in Positive Ratings of Auto Industry in US; Still Less Favorable Than in 2000-2005

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Americans' opinions of the automobile industry have posted a 15-point positive increase after reaching an all-time low last year, and now tilt more positive than negative for the first time in three years, according to a new Gallup poll. Click to enlarge. in Gallup's annual Work and Education Poll.