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Does the manual gearbox have a future in an EV world?

Baua Electric

One reason for this decline in manual gearbox uptake is the growth in popularity of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Older manual vehicles offer advantages in both upfront vehicle pricing and ongoing maintenance. In 2024, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) delivered worldwide increased by 26.1%.

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Plug’n Drive is Bringing Electric Test Drives to Regina Saskatchewan and Surrounding Communities

Plug N Drive

Visitors will be able to test drive at least six different plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). EVs in Saskatchewan provide emissions and air quality benefits to the people of this province, as well as savings on maintenance costs, and a very quiet and zippy ride for drivers,” said Tracy Walden, Plug’n Drive’s Vice President of Engagement.

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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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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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Mitsubishi Motors introducing 2 PHEV and 1 hybrid concept SUVs at Tokyo Motor Show

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world-premiere concept cars at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 at the end of this month: two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concepts, and one mild-hybrid concept. Left to right: Concept AR (mild hybrid); Concept GC-PHEV; Concept XR-PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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XL launches PHEV Ford F-250; 50% improvement in fuel economy

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XL unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck ( earlier post ) at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. These numbers are consistent with what the PHEV F-150 has been proven to achieve at EPA-certified testing facilities. The vehicle is on display this week at the NTEA Work Truck Show.