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Electric Cars Are More Reliable Than Gas Cars — New Study

CleanTechnica EVs

A new study from the German Automobile Club (ADAC) tells us what we’ve always suspected would be the case electric cars are much more reliable than gasoline-powered cars. German Automobile Club (ADAC) is the largest roadside assistance organization in Europe. If you’re American, think AAA. With an enormous amount.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

XLE $42,835 Limited $47,345 Nightshade $50,160 Platinum $56,385 Warranties Hybrid Battery – 10 years/150,000 miles Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles Comprehensive – Three years/36,000 miles Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Two years/25,000 miles Corrosion Perforation – Five years/Unlimited (..)

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Flash Drive: 2026 Toyota BZ EV

Clean Fleet Report

Warranties Battery – Eight years/100,000 miles Comprehensive – Three years/36,000 miles Powertrain – Five years/60,000 Corrosion Perforation – Five year/Unlimited miles Complimentary Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Two years/25,000 miles Observations: 2026 BZ EV David Christ, group vice (..)

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12 ways the megabill hurts EV adoption

Plug in America

While EVs save drivers money over time through fuel and maintenance savings, repealing these tax credits makes it harder for consumers–especially working-class consumers–to afford the upfront cost of an EV. Based on EVs’ cost savings and reduced maintenance, the vast majority of these should be electric.

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Club Car’s 25 MPH ‘living room on wheels’ microcar just went modern

Electrek

According to Club Car, the new lithium-ion configuration will deliver a significant leap in performance, with three times the range of the original model and much faster charging. It charges faster, goes farther, and is low maintenance.” said Brant Mitchell, Senior Director of Product Management of Club Car. That changes now.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

Green Car Congress

The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. The Club version, available in sizes M and XL, is the most versatile.

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ADAC/Stiftung Warentest test finds Varta AGM battery as top for start-stop

Green Car Congress

Johnson Controls announced that a test of 10 different batteries performed by ADAC (German Automobile Club) and Stiftung Warentest, the German consumer organisation that carries out comparative product tests, found that its VARTA Start-Stop Plus AGM is the top battery for vehicles with advanced Start-Stop technology and regenerative braking.