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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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Levelized cost of driving (LCOD) across powertrains for light-duty SUV, MY 2025. The report covers light-duty passenger vehicles as well as medium-/heavy-duty commercial vehicles: semi-tractors; medium-duty vans and pickups; transit buses; box, utility aerial and dump trucks; and garbage trucks. —David Gohlke.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1T

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In this Electric Vehicle Spotlight, we delve into the remarkable specs of the Rivian R1T and show you a strategic financing avenue that can save you money on your electric vehicle purchase. Its robust, muscular stance is complemented by striking LED lighting signatures that illuminate the path ahead.

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Tesla supplier sheds light on graphite supply challenge for EV battery manufacturers [Editorial]

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Graphite is an essential part of a lithium-ion battery. There are many challenges that EV battery manufacturers might face in the graphite market as electric vehicle demand continues to rise. Graphite is often an overlooked essential mineral when people think of EV batteries.

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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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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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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4 to its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which allowed the popular SUV to join the ranks of EVs that qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. 4 has to offer, compare available trims, and take a look at how you can save money with EV incentives by financing through EV Life. In 2023, Volkswagen moved its production of the ID.4

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

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We’ll also take a look at the best way to save money when financing your Lightning purchase through an EV Climate Loan with EV Life. foot bed, a grill-less front end, and R-shaped head and tail lights. Each trim has a variety of packages, range-extending battery options, and add-on features.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Equinox EV

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We’ll also show you how to save a ton of money by financing your purchase through EV Life. Stylish options like 19-inch wheels, front and rear lighting animations, and flush door handles give the Equinox a thoroughly modern appeal. The crossover features a clean front-end design, complete with thin headlights and a futuristic grille.