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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. The analysis shows that costs can skyrocket when the warranty and free maintenance periods are over. “The

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Honda begins taking orders for NSX hybrid supercar in Japan; starting at US$236,000

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Honda Motor Co., Honda is targeting sales of 100 units in the first year. The all-new NSX was created to be true to the “human-centered supercar” heritage of NSX and to bring the “New Sports eXperience” for this new era by integrating Honda’s original and advanced electrification technologies that have evolved with the times.

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Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and 6 other Japanese companies to establish organization for membership-based EV quick charging services

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC); Honda Motor Co., Membership fees will pay a portion of the installation and maintenance costs incurred by quick-charger owners, helping to promote the development of quick-charger infrastructure. Honda Motor Co., Overview of Charging Network Development Organization, LLC charging service.

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Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to provide financial assistance for EV charging infrastructure in Japan

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Honda Motor Co., Maintenance costs. All expenses, including the communication fees for chargers, maintenance contract, and insurance. All expenses, including the communication expense for chargers, maintenance contract, and insurance. Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.). Startup inspection expense.

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Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

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The plaintiffs represent a series of class actions suits asserting that vehicles sold by Ford, Honda, General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen have “recorded and intercepted [owners’] private text messages and call logs.” Claims that automobiles were harvesting scads of user data were frequently laughed off and ultimately fell by the wayside.

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Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

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However, remaining factors over which a driver has control—route selection; vehicle load; vehicle maintenance; and the driver’s own behavior—can contribute in total to about a 45% reduction in the on-road fuel economy per driver (i.e., vehicle selection and maintenance), tactical decisions (e.g.,