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

Green Car Congress

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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Lucid Motors cuts thousands off 2024 Air prices and adds new charging, maintenance perks

Electrek

Having just launched its 2024 Air models a couple of months ago, slashing prices, Lucid has lowered its MSRPs once again, incentivizing potential customers with additional charging and maintenance bonuses as well.

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PILOTING project: Using robotics for infrastructure inspection and maintenance

Innovation News Network

The PILOTING project aids in the deployment of Artificial Intelligence to enable critical infrastructure inspection and maintenance. The post PILOTING project: Using robotics for infrastructure inspection and maintenance appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Rally driver’s Tesla Model S reaches 236k miles with no maintenance

Teslarati

While higher mileage Teslas exist, the rally driver’s vehicle is quite special since it was able to reach the milestone with practically no maintenance at all. Such a feat would likely not be possible with a combustion-powered car, as ICE vehicles require regular service checks, maintenance, and fluid changes.

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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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Critical Car Maintenance Tips for a Trouble-Free Ride

Clean Fleet Report

Buying a car is a significant investment that needs proper planning for its maintenance work. Here are crucial tips to consider for a sound car maintenance routine. Depending on your vehicle type, the repairs and maintenance needs will differ. Keeping a functional car calls for dedication to critical maintenance work.

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AI predictive maintenance used to achieve transport reliability

Innovation News Network

Artificial Intelligence predictive maintenance can enhance the socio-economic and environmental impact of public transport. The post AI predictive maintenance used to achieve transport reliability appeared first on Innovation News Network.