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

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

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They are newer to the road, so it was hard to know, for instance, their historic needs for maintenance over their operational life. The study looked at several powertrains: internal combustion engine, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle.

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

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Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging. However, once someone has purchased a BEV, they’re pretty much hooked. As the EV market matures, EV owners will compare the build quality to internal combustion engine (ICE) models.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. High Resale Values.