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Uber reports success with Tesla rental program after 1 year

Teslarati

For roughly $334 per week (depending on location), a driver is given a Tesla Model 3 and essential maintenance and insurance. Mr. Lempert’s report begins with basic statistics regarding the Tesla rental program. Percentage of on-trip miles completed by ZEVs (including Hertz Tesla vehicles) on the Uber platform in the US.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

With such a hot market, your first step should be to call the seller for availability. Used EVs have fewer moving parts that can break or fail and they require less maintenance, so you can find a dependable vehicle, such as a Chevy Volt or Nissan LEAF, at a reasonable price. This is also a great time to consider a pre-owned vehicle.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds that low carbon vehicles will make progress in closing TCO gap by 2030, but will still require financial support for wide adoption

Green Car Congress

The study, based on assumptions for the UK market, also concludes that as conventional ICE vehicles continue to increase in efficiency, the effect of changes in fuel cost become less important as fuel costs contribute to a lower portion of the TCO. mile) electric range. mile) electric range. Non-plug-in hybrids.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. can travel 114 miles between charges. 5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

Green Car Congress

FEV concluded that the test cycle used should correlate with ~100,000 miles of vehicle usage. When an engine failed the durability test on E20, another set of duplicate vehicles with the same engine type was procured from the used car market and scheduled for durability testing with E15. FEV’s durability cycle. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

Green Car Congress

As a result, the market share of GDI-equipped vehicles has increased dramatically over the past decade and is expected to reach 50% of new gasoline vehicles sold in 2016. emission control technologies, and vehicle age and maintenance history. … engine calibration (spark timing, valve timing, etc.), of the data. Click to enlarge.

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