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QOTD: How Have Car Maintenance Costs Been For You?

The Truth About Cars

Yesterday we reported on a Consumer Reports story listing the most expensive and least expensive car brands in terms of maintenance. This, plus a Wall Street Journal article from February that details the high cost of car ownership, have me curious. If you've been loyal to one brand, does the cost of ownership play a part?

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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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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs

Clean Fleet Report

How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs Tips to Cost-Effectively Extend the Life of Your Car This article may contain affiliate links. We know how expensive car maintenance and repairs can be, so if you’re looking for ways to save money while taking care of your vehicle, we’ve got some tips for you.

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Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

Clean Fleet Report

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car

Clean Fleet Report

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you understand all the costs associated with owning a vehicle. Maintenance Costs Associated With Car Ownership. The maintenance costs for your vehicle depend on numerous factors. An EV, like this Mazda MX-30, could save you money on maintenance.

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NIO aims for swap stations to serve partly as showrooms in underdeveloped cities

CN EV Post

In the interview, Qin also refuted claims that NIO doesn't care about costs, saying the company is very clear about its numbers. NIO's average development cost per user is the cost of everything about selling cars, which the company aims to optimize year by year. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

Green Car Congress

Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. Reduced vehicle stoppages and need for spare parts. Next steps.

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