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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. “If you are considering a luxury model, it may be wise to purchase one from a domestic brand that may have lower maintenance and repair costs,” Elek added.

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

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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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How Preventative Maintenance Contributes to Preventing Equipment Failure

Green Fleet Magazine

In this episode of Lytx Tech Talk, hear how preventative maintenance and fleet tracking can help organizations adhere to field services industry standards.

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Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Virginia Tech partner on research into impact of airborne particles on aeroengine operation

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney have signed a joint agreement with Virginia Tech for pre-competitive research focused on the impact of environmental contaminants on aeroengine operation and testing. —Changmin Son, the Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Professor at Virginia Tech.

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Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000

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Tesla police vehicle pilots for the past few years have shown the potential for maintenance and gas savings when switching to an EV , so it’s no surprise to see many police departments going in this direction. The post Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000 appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tech: Why Don’t Tires Last as Long on an EV?

Clean Fleet Report

EVs Are Low Maintenance, But Still Need Care. In addition to being environmentally friendly, they reduce fuel expenses, improve your image and eliminate some maintenance concerns. Maintenance Upsides of EVs. Generally speaking, they require much less maintenance than their ICE counterparts, primarily due to fewer moving parts.

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Virginia Tech team developing intelligent wearable analyzer for pollutants in transportation-related workplaces

Green Car Congress

The team will evaluate the performance of iWAVE and compare it to that of conventional industrial hygiene sampling train and analytical methods during experiments in which participants perform two transportation work tasks at VTTI: heavy-truck refueling and fuel-injection mechanical maintenance.

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