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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Over a three-year period, they compared data like purchase price, maintenance costs and fueling/charging costs. Fewer maintenance costs EVs have fewer moving parts than ICE vehicles. On top of that, EVs require a lot less routine maintenance. The electric drivetrains that propel EVs require infrequent maintenance.

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BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9 The volume and temperature of exhaust gas may be determined precisely as a function of current running conditions and the temperature of the engine.

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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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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. The result is known as blue crude, which—similar to crude oil—can be refined to create the end product Audi e-diesel.

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