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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. On the other hand, the Honda Civic costs its owners, on average, about $350 a month. Battery lifespans are still being calculated.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. In our case it was as, traveling through four states, California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, having the extended battery made the trip worry-free. Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. Even in their resurrected state, they dont have a prayer against toyota, honda, hyundai, and their worst nightmare, CHINA… — Seren 21. Learn your facts before you post please. — Volt Enthusiast 7.

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