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RAC Foundation: 830,000 households in UK spend at least 27% of their income on running a car; “transport poverty”

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The poorest 10% of car-owning households in the UK—some 830,000—are spending at least 27% of their disposable income on buying and running a vehicle and are thus “ mired in transport poverty ”, according to a new analysis by the RAC Foundation. The average price of unleaded gasoline in the UK in January 2013 was 132.7

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. How did it all start?

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Coca-Cola Enterprises releases biomethane vehicle trial report; buys 14 gas trucks to run on biomethane based on results

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km cycle statistically representative of vehicle distribution patterns from Enfield. However, the total cost of ownership increased by 15.3% primarily due to the additional capital cost of the gas vehicle. Vehicle activity data from the Enfield depot was logged via onboard telemetry. The CCE drive cycle was a 30-minute, 19.5

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. But the price of these batteries had been a major roadblock to electric vehicle adoption. But that doesn’t mean prices are set in stone.

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Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

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Meanwhile, it could be argued that the United States has burdened taxpayers by having them front the cost of all of the above while the financial benefits remain private. Statistics back this up, as most EV transactions are significantly higher than the national average and the typical owner of an electric car earns over $200,000 annually.