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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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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. Hence, you spend less on diesel, gas or electricity.

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Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

Green Car Congress

Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.

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OCTA board approves draft plan for conversion to 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040; testing fuel-cell and battery-electric

Green Car Congress

OCTA has already gradually transitioned its fleet over the years, from diesel-burning buses to clean-burning renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with near-zero-emission engines. In April, the OCTA Board of Directors approved a request for quotes to purchase 10 plug-in battery-electric buses. OCTA hydrogen fuel-cell bus.

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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. But don’t take my word about the durability of EV batteries; nothing ensures peace of mind like a warranty.

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus testing battery-electric MCI D45 CRTe LE coach in Canada

Green Car Congress

MCI and Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus will pair for a 9-11 March demonstration tour on Maritime Bus regular routes, inviting passengers to ride along and comment on the performance and comfort of MCI’s battery-electric Commuter Coach. Its battery-electric bus programs are deployed across North America. MCI’s electric era has arrived.

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