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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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By taking advantage of these incentives, EV owners can significantly reduce their upfront costs, making the transition more affordable and financially feasible. Additionally, EV owners in Oregon can save on state taxes, as the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality reports that EVs are exempt from the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program fees.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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Those 10 factors are (in alphabetical order): accuracy of stated battery range; availability of public charging stations; battery range; cost of ownership; driving enjoyment; ease of charging at home; interior and exterior styling (new in 2022); safety and technology features (new); service experience (new); and vehicle quality and reliability.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Of course, you still have to purchase the vehicle, but the federal government will give you a tax credit of up to $7,500 if you and the vehicle both qualify for it. Over a three-year period, they compared data like purchase price, maintenance costs and fueling/charging costs.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Furthermore, the batteries in a PHEV are generally smaller than those in any other electric vehicle constructed today and the battery savings in the PHEV from a pure BEV can easily make up for the cost of the small liquid-fueled engine, resulting in a lower-cost production vehicle for mass distribution.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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I think if you’ve got at scale, a statistically significant amount of data that shows conclusively that the autonomous car has, let’s say, half the accident rate of a human driven car, I think that’s difficult to ignore, because at that point, stopping autonomy means killing people. I think they got approval for the city of LA.

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Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

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“This funding will help ensure that EV chargers are accessible, reliable, and convenient for American drivers, while creating jobs in charger manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for American workers,” U.S. spending billions just on EV tax credits and just about everyone is wondering where all this money is going.