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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

Green Car Congress

At this year’s demopark open-air exhibition, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a prototype of the Unimog based on the U 430 with hydrogen-powered combustion engine as part of the publicly funded “WaVe” project. However, as space is limited, the installation of a purely battery-electric drive or hydrogen-based fuel cells would be challenging.

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J.D. Power: EV Owners Not As Satisfied as Gas Owners On Tire Wear

The Truth About Cars

While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t require the same level of routine maintenance that gas vehicles do, EVs have some downsides. Power study showed that many are surprised that their heavy, torque-rich EV burns through rubber faster than when they had a gas vehicle. Outside of EV tires, J.D.

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Ditch gas and oil with RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower at $2,299 ($1,700 off) in New Green Deals

Electrek

Are you tired of dealing with the noise, pollution, and headache of using a standard gas-powered lawn mower? Well, it’s time to replace that aging relic with RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Sun Joe’s 14-inch corded electric mower ditches gas and oil falls to all-time low of $85 in New Green Deals

Electrek

If you’ve been holding off on buying an electric mower due to cost, now could be the perfect chance to pick one up. Today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked as well, making now the best time yet to pick up this oil- and gas-free mower.

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Greenworks’ 80V cordless electric mower has ‘gas-like power’ without the mess at $373 in New Green Deals

Electrek

Mowing the lawn is never a fun task, but having to go to the gas station to get fuel just to mow is probably one of the worst parts. Being electric, you won’t have to fuss with gas, oil, or other costly (and uneconomical) maintenance anymore.

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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.