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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiums

Green Car Reports

A lack of standards for repair and replacement of EV battery packs may lead to higher insurance premiums, according to a recent Reuters report (via Automotive News). Battery packs can represent up to 50% of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them, according to the report.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

This included oil changes and necessary repairs, but would exclude everything covered under recalls or warranty. Consumer Reports likewise noted that repair and upkeep needs changes dramatically over time. Nearly all new-car warranties last at least three years, and repairs, if needed, are covered.

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Rad Power Bikes announces price reductions across all electric bike models

Baua Electric

But the past few years have seen an ultra-competitive market carve away at Rad’s lead, resulting in a series of layoffs as well as the shuttering of Rad’s mobile repair service and the closing of Rad’s European operations. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

If you’re curious why there are so many mysteriously sized vehicles carrying ludicrously high price tags these days, it’s a combination of bad regulations and old-fashioned corporate greed. Considering that manufacturers need almost a decade of runup before new models are released, nobody wants to get caught with their pants down.

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Lucid Motors highlights Service options and Warranty details ahead of Air deliveries

Teslarati

With expectations to compete with Tesla, Rivian, and other manufacturers within the EV sector, Lucid offers a comprehensive and robust Service program that includes Mobile options for seamless vehicle repair. The Air starts as low as $69,900, with the flagship Dream Edition holding a lofty $161,500 price tag. Credit: Lucid Motors.

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Baua Electric

More on the drive experience soon, but the interior finish – no matter the variant – is befitting of the price tag, though some may find the button-less touchscreen media system a bit fiddly to get used to. Under the boot floor of diesel models there’s an inflatable weight/space-saving spare while the hybrid model gets a repair kit only.

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Study Finds That Major Hurricanes Produce Seabed Forces as Deep as 90m That Could Threaten Gulf Oil Pipelines

Green Car Congress

Damage to pipelines, which often is difficult to detect unless the damage is catastrophic, can be more costly to repair than damage to the superstructures on platforms. A hurricane might also create its own spills, the new research indicates. Tags: Brief. Wijesekera et al. Wijesekera et al.

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