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An Unsung EV Benefit: Longevity and the Battery Warranty

Plug in America

Many of us had our first electric vehicle experience with cheap radio-controlled toys that ran on a couple of D batteries before quickly growing wobbly and unresponsive. A 2023 study of 15,000 EVs by Recurrent Auto found that with the exception of a couple of manufacturer recalls, only about 1.5%

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

Teslarati

Indeed, it would likely be difficult for Hyundai to dub Tesla’s electric cars as “toys” today, considering the sheer dominance of the Model 3 and the Model Y in the auto segment. The maintenance cost for parts like the hydrogen tanks of the Nexo also proved substantial.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. Earth-Friendly Auto Insurance.

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Snow e-biking like a pro: 10 insider tips for riding your electric bike this winter

Baua Electric

Bright colors are more important than ever in the winter, and a $7 high-visibility vest is a simple and cheap way to be more visible to car drivers while you’re in an unprotected bike lane. Regular Maintenance Snow and slush can cause rust and corrosion. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X Review

Baua Electric

It isn’t cheap, though – check the Toyota website to see the costs for your own circumstances. inch touchscreen media system with wired/wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, a 7.0-inch Servicing is every 12 months/15,000km, which is more regular than some rival EVs that offer biannual maintenance intervals.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

“Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports , said in a release. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

Green Car Congress

Their goal is to test an innovative electrolyzer concept for the cheap production of green (CO 2 -free) hydrogen for a decarbonized future. The platform will have algorithms that analyze applicants’ creditworthiness and their eligibility for EV incentives in order to offer them the most affordable EV auto loan on the market.

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