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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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Successful first flight of the world?s largest all-electric aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan 208B

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The successful flight of the eCaravan, enabled by a 750-horsepower (560 kW) magni500 propulsion system, took place at the AeroTEC Flight Test Center at the Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington on Thursday. Replaceable motor mounting points. Advanced liquid cooling and thermal performance.

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LAWA takes delivery of its first heavy-duty electric truck, a Nikola Tre for LAX

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The Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-style tractor will be used to move paving equipment, transport construction materials and pull other heavy equipment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) worksites.

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Mahindra and REE Automotive to establish a strategic collaboration for the development of electric commercial vehicles

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Preventive maintenance AI. The partnership will support REE’s global customer need for 200,000-250,000 electric commercial vehicle units over a few years, including potential Mahindra’s domestic and international volumes. such as commercial vehicles, mid-duty delivery trucks, last mile delivery, passenger cars, taxis and shuttles.

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2022 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle offering new Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance; Level 2 automation

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This second-generation Mirai is a complete reboot from the first generation, with an EPA-estimated range of 402 miles on the Mirai XLE (previous EPA rating of 312 miles). An extended ToyotaCare maintenance plan, good for three years or 35,000 miles, is included with the vehicle.

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90,000 Miles On My Tesla Model 3 — Maintenance Costs Higher Than Expected

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I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000. I am a huge EV and Tesla fanboy. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000).

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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Most electric vehicle manufacturers provide coverage for an EV battery up to eight years or 100,000 miles. MAP Electric Vehicle Protection provides coverage for up to 11 years, and 150,000 miles, providing customers an extra three years of protection. —Eric Fifield, Chief Sales Officer of EFG Companies.