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CerebrumX and Toyota partner to use connected vehicle data to reduce fleet management costs

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CerebrumX Lab, an AI-driven automotive data services & management platform ( earlier post ), is partnering with Toyota to provide real-time insights aimed at making connected fleet operations safer and cost-effective.

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EV owners noticing accelerated tire wear and tear: J.D. Power

Teslarati

While the maintenance costs of EVs are generally considered far lower than those of ICE vehicles, tires are an exception, sometimes wearing out more quickly on EVs due to them often being heavier and offering higher torque.

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UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

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UPS will collaborate with Arrival to develop a wide range of electric vehicles with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). Arrival vehicles also use a modular design with standardized parts, a method that reduces maintenance and other costs of ownership.

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Hyundai Motor Group deepens partnership with Grab to accelerate EV adoption in Southeast Asia

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The Group—including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation—and Grab will further develop new pilots and initiatives that lower the barriers of entry for Grab driver and delivery-partners to adopt EVs, such as lowering the total cost of ownership and reducing range anxiety.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

Clean Fleet Report

Car modifications can range from simple cosmetic changes to extensive performance enhancements. Cons of Buying a Modified Car Uncertain Maintenance and Quality: One of the primary concerns with modified cars is the quality of the workmanship. Maintenance Costs: Consider the long-term costs of maintaining a modified car.

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Understanding Demand Charges

Plug in America

Utilities introduced demand charges so that the costs of maintaining the power system are paid by those who require the most from the system. Those costs are likely to be passed on to customers, which drives up the cost of public charging. Demand charges vary by utility, but can easily exceed $10 per kW. What are the takeaways?

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J.D. Power sees hybrid and EV share below 10% of US market through 2016 despite rising fuel prices

Green Car Congress

While consumers often cite saving money on fuel as the primary benefit of owning an alternative powertrain vehicle, the reality for many is that the initial cost of these vehicles is too high, even as fuel prices in the United States approach record levels. Ultimately, the true cost of the technology needs to come down substantially.

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