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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Bank of America introduces residential EV charger financing

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BoA said it would allow consumers the option to finance residential electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans through the bank. The option of letting consumers finance the chargers will ultimately fall into the hands of dealers and manufacturers, the company said. This was a $3,594, or a 5.5 percent decrease from November.

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BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

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The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019. The latter cost at $74 and $81 per MWh, respectively.

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Tesla’s EVs still have great financing deals compared to rivals, even with recent price increases

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Tesla’s electric vehicles are premium-priced, but their financing deals make them quite compelling against their rivals in the EV market. In a way, Tesla’s financing deals involve interest rates that could end up undercutting the costs of rival EVs by a notable degree. It’s not just Toyota either.

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Reducing the cost of electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

Reducing the cost of electric vehicles. 10,000/KWh with an increase in cap from 20% to 40% of the cost of the vehicle from 11th June 2021, thus enabling the cost of Electric two-wheelers at par with that of ICE two-wheeler vehicles. Drop-in battery price will result in cost reduction of electric vehicles.

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Tesla implements subtle interest rate hike for financed vehicles

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Tesla’s list prices for its vehicles have not experienced a notable rise recently, but the EV maker has initiated a more subtle price increase for its financed vehicles nonetheless. As could be seen in Tesla’s online payment calculator, the featured financing rate is now 3.74% APR, a 0.5%

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The Escalating Costs of Owning a New Car

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This article dissects the key drivers of this upward cost trajectory, centering on the effects of global supply chain disruptions and shifts in vehicle pricing. The Financial Breakdown Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) The most recent YDC study discloses an average MSRP of $34,876 for new vehicles in 2023, marking a 4.7

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