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

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The analysis found lifetime ownership costs for the most popular EVs on the market under $50,000 are typically $6,000 to $10,000 less than the best gas-powered vehicles in their class (defined by vehicle style, size, interior volume, and cargo space). Lifetime savings of EVs versus comparable gasoline-powered vehicles.

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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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ZeroAvia prototype shown powering a 6-seat Piper M-Class aircraft, already in flight tests from February 2019. It will also be more economical than conventional turbine engines, or even the battery-based systems, on the total cost basis. The company is already flight-testing its powertrain prototype in a Piper M-Class airframe.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance export fleet spotted in Shanghai Southport Terminal

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The new Model 3 Performance has the potential to become quite disruptive in its class. In comparison, the original Model 3 Performance was launched with a price of $78,000 in 2018, which was more comparable to the cost of premium performance sedans like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63.

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Auction to place first VW e-Golf, raffle to place first Toyota FCV in US

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BMW earlier had auctioned off a one-of-a-kind 2014 BMW i8 for $825,000 during Gooding & Company’s annual Pebble Beach Auctions. kW onboard charger and DC fast charging standard, the versatile electric vehicle will offer one of the largest interiors in its class. Volkswagen e-Golf. With a 7.2 Toyota FCV.

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Tesla’s record Q1 powered by increased gross margin, average cost decreases

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The automaker, coming off of its best quarter in terms of deliveries and production figures, was able to mark down significant gains in automotive gross margin while decreasing costs of production. Reducing the average cost of the vehicles we produce is essential to our mission.

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Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

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Setting some variables in this equation, they propose a monthly insurance rate of $147, fuel costs of $260 per month, and maintenance pegged at $95.50 A ’17 Jag XF with 88K looks nice but is sure to cost far more than 10 cents a mile in maintenance. Same goes for the myriad of decade-old BMW X5s and Merc C-Class sedans.

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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Built on an open network, TurboDX offers the ability easily to change network providers without having the added cost of switching or purchasing new hardware. Owners can choose from a variety of Open Charge Point Protocol ( OCPP )-compliant network providers.

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