CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 12, 2022

Tesla Maintenance In this article, I’m going to focus on the brake fluid test, but I figured I’d include the ENTIRE Tesla Recommended Maintenance below, since it is so small. Some […].

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Car owners may be tempted to skip maintenance because it is an extra cost they need to pay for. Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home. 

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We’ve written about the total cost of ownership of automobiles for a decade, comparing the total cost of ownership of electric cars to the total cost of ownership of fossil-powered cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

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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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2019

Last week, after several states proposed new registration fees on electric cars, ostensibly to pay for road maintenance, we wondered what our readers thought would work best.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 8, 2023

Fuel and maintenance savings means some electric vehicle owners are already cutting their transport costs "from day one". The post Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This is a companion piece to CleanTechnica Chief Editor Zach Shahan’s recent article about his maintenance costs on two years with his Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+. Zach and I are compadres because we bought our Model 3s at about the same time in 2019 and both sprang $6,000 for Full Self Driving (FSD). Zach […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The most comprehensive survey yet finds EVs actually do have lower maintenance costs.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 6, 2023

I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000). I am a huge EV and Tesla fanboy. An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 15, 2019

States around the US are imposing new fees on electric-car owners to make them contribute to state highway maintenance funds. Some can be quite onerous, such as the $1,000 fee for electric-car registration proposed last week in the Illinois legislature, compared to a $148 fee for other cars.

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Just as regular internal combustion engine (ICE) cars need oil changes, tune-ups and regular tire rotation — to name just a few things that go into preventative maintenance — electric vehicles also require preventative maintenance to continue running their best. What Is EV Preventative Maintenance?

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Electric cars may require significantly less maintenance than internal-combustion cars, but even they will break down eventually. So the Silicon Valley automaker offers maintenance plans, which allow owners to prepay for annual inspections and other routine work.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 29, 2021

This has been something that electric vehicle fans have been telling people for years. Whoops, I should say: decades. Actually, BEV fans were probably even saying this more than a century ago.)

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Australian drivers could save $20 billion in fuel and maintenance costs by 2030, if fuel efficiency standards drive a rapid uptake of EVs. The post Australian drivers could save $20 billion by 2030 in rapid switch to electric cars appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Electric cars are just like gas cars — until they’re not. In this FAQ series, we’ll explore that 1% of the time that EVs are just different enough to require some explanations.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Electric vehicles have grown more affordable throughout 2023, and many have found them even cheaper than driving gas cars over their lifespan. From reduced lifetime maintenance costs and savings on charging, can EVs really be cheaper than owning and driving gas cars?

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Driving an electric car has plenty of advantages, but many owners also like the simplicity of their vehicles. An electric motor is incredibly simple in operation. In contrast, internal combustion engines can be made up of hundreds of parts--even thousands, in particularly advanced engines.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We were totally excited on October 22, 2019 when we drove our Tesla Model 3 Long Range away from the Tesla Salt Lake City Delivery Center. We’ve just passed our 3 year anniversary! Our odometer as I write this reads 80,821 miles. I wanted to determine how much battery degradation had occurred over that time […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Valvoline hopes to lure EV buyers away from dealer service centers.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2019

Lower maintenance and repair needs plus lower energy costs can make a very convincing case for electric car ownership. Then, electric vehicles have an issue that can.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Electric cars and car sharing go naturally together. With lower maintenance, electric cars are also easier to maintain for fleets than gas cars. Combined with gas cars, car-sharing fleets can also provide a backup for electric-car owners who want occasional access to a larger.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 17, 2021

I recently had a service visit for a couple of things, but rather than write only about them, I figured it would be useful for people to see our full service history with the car. We’ve had our Tesla Model 3 SR+ for a bit more than 2 years now. I’m going to go backward […].

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Routine Maintenance: Ensuring a Healthy System Performing a few regular maintenance tasks can significantly prolong the life of your solar system: – Panel Cleaning: Remove any obstructive dirt, dust or debris on the solar panels to maintain productivity. Are you interested? Contact us now!

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are many benefits to owning an electric car, but anything that is good will have its downfalls. The good thing is that with an EV , you save on the basic annual ownership costs, especially if you keep up with the suggested maintenance. Everything about an EV–except for fueling and maintenance–can be expensive.

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EV Box

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Solar panels can help bring down utility bills as well as your carbon footprint – allowing you to recharge your electric car using 100% free, renewable energy. Since the lifespan of an average car is about 12 years , your home solar panels could theoretically recharge the next two to four electric cars you’ll own.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

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. They offer an electric car kit called eAxle.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 12, 2022

One of our writers, Fritz Hasler, recently wrote a short review of his Tesla Model 3 Long Range after 75,000 miles and nearly 3 years of ownership. We’ve had our Model 3 Standard Range for just slightly longer than Fritz has had his, but we’ve driven ours far less. I’ll wait to write a full […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 11, 2022

My wife and I are still just as thrilled with our Tesla Model 3 in almost three years of driving since we took delivery on October 22, 2019. My odometer just hit 75,000 miles. The ultra-smooth, quiet, rocket-like acceleration as well as multiple software updates, culminating in Full Self Driving (Beta), have kept us excited […].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2023

million in the Service4Charger GmbH, a Berlin-based provider for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure. million in the Service4Charger GmbH, a Berlin-based provider for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure. bp ventures has invested €7.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Green Commuter, an LA-based startup introducing a vanpool and car share service there with a fleet of Tesla Model X vehicles ( earlier post ), has received a $750,000 grant from the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to launch an electric car sharing service in the Tennessee city.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Solar electric car chargers, like the solutions offered by SETEC POWER, present an intriguing perspective on this issue. Eco-friendly: Reducing Carbon Footprint Solar electric car chargers utilize solar energy, a pure renewable source. The post Why Solar Electric Car Chargers are the Future?

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Electric cars are getting more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. 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. Look After An Electric Car: 3 Great Strategies #1.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 24, 2022

We all can see how electric vehicles were increasing day by day and many of them showed interest in buying the Ev’s because of their low maintenance, noise-free and pollution-free. Usually, E-cars have a range of 100 to 150 miles before their batteries need to be recharged.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Indian government has set a target of achieving 30% electric vehicle sales by 2030, and has implemented several policies and incentives to support the adoption of EVs. Electric Cars in India. Top5 Reasons for Using Electric Cars in India.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MARCH 15, 2021

Today we are going to discuss the facts and figures which will hopefully help you to make a wise decision for the question, Is it the right time to buy an electric car? Maintenance and servicing of your vehicle. This difference in price is caused by the expensive battery systems a long-range electric car requires.

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Spark Powered

DECEMBER 27, 2022

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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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Electric cars are much older. In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries. Miles Ahead.

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