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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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Navigating the Cost Gap on Tesla and Other EVs for Collision Repairs

Clean Fleet Report

Electric Car High Repair Costs Surprise Some Owners It’s well known that today it costs more to repair an electric vehicle than a gas-powered car or truck. [Ed. What is less discussed is that rationale behind the challenges of EV repairs. Note: Hertz’ experience reinforced what many individuals have found.]

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Everledger launches battery passport pilot with Ford

Green Car Congress

During manufacturing, Ford batteries and their inner modules are tagged with 2-D data matrix codes, which are then scanned with a cell phone by each organization as the battery changes hands. Battery repair garages, auto recyclers, auction houses, repurposers, dismantlers and recyclers that encounter the battery during its life also benefit.

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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.

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FTA Study: $77.7B Needed to Bring US Rail and Bus Transit Systems into State of Good Repair

Green Car Congress

A Federal Transit Administration (FTA) study estimates the cost of bringing the US rail and bus transit systems into a state of good repair at US$77.7 2010 National State of Good Repair Assessment Study. Tags: Brief. In addition, a yearly average of US$14.4 billion would be required to maintain the systems.

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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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