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Study examines potential for alternatives to new car ownership models to advance EV market

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The paper, “Car Rental 2.0”, summarizes the findings from a joint seminar held by the RAC Foundation and BVRLA earlier this year on alternatives to car ownership: car rental, traditional and one-way car clubs, and ridesharing. The practicality of recharging conflicts with the way car club and car rental cars are used.

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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Toyota’s targeted cost reductions in fuel cell vehicles. In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Source: Toyota.

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New US Poll Finds 74% of Likely Voters Favor 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025

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Were a more stringent fuel economy standard to be implemented, 63% said it was likely the cost of vehicles will increase too much. Environment America, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Sierra Club and the Union of Concerned Scientists sponsored the poll. Overall, 51% of respondents view Obama favorably, 44% unfavorably.

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Five EVs that lease for under $300/month

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Last February there were nine EVs that leased for an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license. A fifth EV, one that leased for over $400/month back then, has plunged into the sub-$300 club after a $120/month cut in cost.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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The site also includes a map of public charging stations in the city, a cost calculator link to help potential owners understand the total cost of an electric vehicle versus a conventional vehicle—including fuel costs—and describes how electric cars work in everyday use.

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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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Unfortunately, the high cost of premium gasoline may outweigh that advantage for many drivers. As a result, AAA recommends drivers weigh the potential benefits against the cost of using premium gasoline, if their vehicle does not require it.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

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— Tesla Owners Club New York State (@TOCNYS) July 7, 2021. The lack of need to purchase gas and perform routine maintenance will save departments, and taxpayers, money in the long run. Calculations suggested that Bargersville would save $21,000 over six years, canceling out the additional cost of the electric vehicle.