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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. A bonus: Electric vehicles are much better for the environment. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall?

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whether you’re driving an electric car or a vintage machine, maintaining your car properly keeps it in top condition. Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery.

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Electric car-sharing programs expanding in U.S.

Green Car Reports

Electric cars and car sharing go naturally together. Both aim to clean up the environment by reducing gasoline consumption. With lower maintenance, electric cars are also easier to maintain for fleets than gas cars.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Should we go for Electric Vehicle Conversion or a new electric vehicle?

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3 Great Ways to Look After an Electric Car

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Electric cars are getting more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. They’re not just great for the environment, but they could be great for your bank account, too. You’ll still need to look after an electric car, though, and this can be relatively different to taking care of a more traditional one.

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Chat GPT’s take on electric cars

Spark Powered

I recently asked ChatGPT what the benefits to electric cars were and this is how it responded: There are several benefits to using electric vehicles (EVs), including: Environmental benefits: EVs emit significantly less greenhouse gases and other air pollutants compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains. The bio-ethanol (E85) operated Ford Puma, as compared to the same car in gasoline mode, has greenhouse gas emissions reduced to a level closer to the range of battery electric cars.

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