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What Are Typical EV Maintenance Costs?

EV Connect

If you’re switching to an electric vehicle (EV) from an internal combustion engine (ICE) car, how do the maintenance costs stack up? The good news is that EV maintenance costs are consistently lower than for gas-powered vehicles. A lot fewer. That means less wear and tear on pads and calipers. cents per mile.

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

Green Car Congress

Clean Energy Fuels Corp delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) last year as robust sales of the carbon-neutral transportation fuel continued in 2019, closing out the year with significant deals throughout North America. The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement.

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ARPA-E awarding $33M to 10 projects for natural gas pipeline retrofitting: REPAIR

Green Car Congress

REPAIR teams will develop natural gas transmission pipeline retrofitting technology to rehabilitate existing cast iron and bare steel pipes by creating new, robust pipes inside of old ones. Natural gas is a crucial energy source for 75 million American households and businesses. —ARPA-E Director Lane Genatowski.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. The thick booklet gives you the A-Z of your vehicle for easy operation and maintenance.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). What government policies may be most impactful for lowering EV costs? Anticipated driving patterns.

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Servicing An Electric Vehicle vs. A Gas Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

While Tesla vehicles and other EVs do require less maintenance than cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs), there are still a handful of parts worth checking regularly — and a few products that will […]

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Baua Electric

For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside. This is especially helpful for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas that already struggle with air quality. Everyone knows gas bikes are space heaters on wheels Need a more direct reason to ride electric?