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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Green Car Congress

The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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Domino’s rolling out nationwide fleet of 800 Chevy Bolt EVs

Green Car Congress

Domino’s is rolling out more than 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select stores throughout the U.S., making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the country. Today, Domino’s already delivers with electric bikes and/or scooters in 24 international markets, including the US.

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Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

Green Car Congress

Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.

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Electric Vehicles Save Owners Up To $12,000 Over Life of Vehicle

Plug in America

They found all six EVs offer savings in the very first year of ownership when financed. EVs Can Save Up To $12,000 Over Their Lifetime The study considers various factors such as fuel costs, maintenance and repair expenses, purchase price, federal tax credits, financing options, and resale value.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Baua Electric

the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India has been gaining momentum, driven by various factors such as environmental concerns, government initiatives, and advancements in technology. Various policy measures and incentives have been introduced to encourage both manufacturers and consumers to embrace electric mobility.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

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CESL to empanel financial institutions to offer loans for electric vehicles 

Electric Vehicles India

CESL to empanel financial institutions to offer loans for electric vehicles . Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) to empanel financial institutions for financing electric vehicles (EVs) across India. The CESL is managing the solar and mobility portfolios of EESL.