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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. The Club version, available in sizes M and XL, is the most versatile.

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ADAC/Stiftung Warentest test finds Varta AGM battery as top for start-stop

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Johnson Controls announced that a test of 10 different batteries performed by ADAC (German Automobile Club) and Stiftung Warentest, the German consumer organisation that carries out comparative product tests, found that its VARTA Start-Stop Plus AGM is the top battery for vehicles with advanced Start-Stop technology and regenerative braking.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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The EV Club of Connecticut completed a vehicle cost comparison analysis after the first year of ownership shows that, despite the additional initial cost of the Model 3, reduced maintenance costs, along with decreased customization needs for the Model 3, gave the department a savings of around $17,600. Credit: EV Club of CT.

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. The car will seat five and be in the size range of a Sentra or Versa, he told the Chattanooga Engineers Club. “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. The Department’s Dodge Charger eclipsed this cost by $6,755, as the combustion engine vehicle had costs of $7,580 for routine gas and maintenance.

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ABI Research forecasts 400M people to rely on robotic car sharing by 2030

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Why go through the expense of purchasing a car, and then regular insurance and maintenance fees, when we can all embrace the new car sharing economy? Zipcar, the world’s largest car sharing and car club service, is a prime example of street rental service, says ABI.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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XLE $42,835 Limited $47,345 Nightshade $50,160 Platinum $56,385 Warranties Hybrid Battery – 10 years/150,000 miles Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles Comprehensive – Three years/36,000 miles Maintenance Plan – Two years/25,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Two years/25,000 miles Corrosion Perforation – Five years/Unlimited (..)

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