CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 11, 2023

I had the air filter changed today, which means it’s time for another update on the car’s operation and maintenance costs. The last time I wrote an update on my Model 3 maintenance costs was in August 2022, when […] My Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) is 3 months away from its 4-year birthday.

Maintenance 109

Maintenance Tesla Standards Range 109

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2021

However, electric school buses are believed to be cheaper to own over the life of the vehicles than diesel alternatives due to a combination of lower fuel and maintenance costs and because vehicle-to-grid capabilities would allow school districts to sell electric buses’ stored energy back to the utility.

New Jersey 334

New Jersey Grant Electrical Electric 334

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2012

The charging system design was based on the collaborative review and analysis of existing charging strategies, the ergonomics of the connector and preferences of US and European customers. Commercially available combined charging stations are projected to be available later this year.

DC 334

DC Charging Los Angeles 2013 334

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2022

Archer recently completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its production aircraft—now named “Midnight”—and is now advancing to the next stage of its development and commercialization efforts. United is making the deposit on 100 of Archer’s production aircraft which it agreed to purchase in 2021.

Maintenance 186

Maintenance Miles Commercial Design 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

These include, (1) EV connectors; (2) user terminals; (3) internet connections; (4) maintenance terminals from physical access or disassembly. The team looked at a few entry points, including vehicle-to-charger connections, wireless communications, electric vehicle operator interfaces, cloud services and charger maintenance ports.

Electric Vehicles 259

Electric Vehicles Charging Idaho Vehicles 259

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 6, 2023

I am a huge EV and Tesla fanboy. 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. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000). You also […]

Maintenance 145

Maintenance Miles Tesla International 145

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2014

batteries); the requirement for specialist maintenance, in some cases; and constrained range of passenger capacities, for some types of LCEB. Other barriers related to specific technologies include infrastructure requirements for gas bus refueling and battery electric bus recharging; cost and replacement concerns over energy storage (i.e.

Carbon 239

Carbon Emissions Gas-Electric Gas 239

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 17, 2021

We’ve had our Tesla Model 3 SR+ for a bit more than 2 years now. I recently had a service visit for a couple of things, but rather than write only about them, I figured it would be useful for people to see our full service history with the car. I’m going to go backward […].

Maintenance 145

Maintenance Tesla Battery Batteries 145

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Customers can sign up at the new E-Transit registration site on Fleet.Ford.com to review the targeted starting MSRP and targeted driving range for all configurations for E-Transit cargo van. More unusual applications offered include armored transport, blood donation units and prisoner transport.

Commercial 418

Commercial Ford Price North America 418

InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

No maintenance was needed. Two nearly identical 2022 F-150 Lightning EVs were driven for two years by two very different people.

F-150 131

F-150 Maintenance Ford 131

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2021

Our new concept vessel can dramatically reduce air pollutant emissions, as well as noise and vibration and maintenance and repair costs, by replacing an internal combustion engine with fuel cells. We will lead the international standardization of fuel cell propulsion systems.

Power 321

Power Powered Design Energy 321

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 22, 2022

The poor UW–Madison professor with 6 kids (my father) had to be very frugal. Somehow, he got to know Mr. Schwinn, the president of the Schwinn bike company, and it was a rite of passage for each of the kids in our family to get a full-size single-speed narrow-tire Schwinn bike for the first Christmas […].

Maintenance 145

Maintenance Electrical Electric Companies 145

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 12, 2022

One of our writers, Fritz Hasler, recently wrote a short review of his Tesla Model 3 Long Range after 75,000 miles and nearly 3 years of ownership. We’ve had our Model 3 Standard Range for just slightly longer than Fritz has had his, but we’ve driven ours far less. I’ll wait to write a full […].

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Standards Miles Range 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2021

The switch to BEV fleets would offer a significant reduction in fuel costs and require less routine maintenance, another key advantage for fleets. Customer engagement with utilities to review load profiles, current and future business and operational needs, and deployment timelines will be key in the transition to electrification.

Charging 397

Charging Fleet Grid Electrical 397

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The four main areas of focus for reducing the lifecycle cost of the new bus were purchase price; fuel economy; scheduled maintenance; and unscheduled maintenance. After reviewing other materials, Altair selected aluminum 6061 with a T6 temper. Since 2005, FTA issued $5.1

Fuel Economy 294

Fuel Economy Economy Hybrid MPG 294

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The 60,000-mile mark on the odometer has rolled past, and among many fun drives on curvy roads additional maintenance items have been resolved. After securing some advice via online tire reviews and a question to Twitter , the recommendations came down to two: the Continental ExtremeContact 06+, or the Michelin Pilot Sport AS4.

Convert 95

Convert BMW Singapore San Diego 95

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2020

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) was the independent reviewer of this field trial. In addition to delivering value through significant cost-savings on fuel and increased driver satisfaction, brake and tire wear, maintenance, insurance and training costs also can be reduced thanks to the system's advanced features.

Fuel 300

Fuel Las Vegas Fleet Fuel Economy 300

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2019

Following a comprehensive review and analysis of all funding requests by DRPT and DEQ, these buses were identified for replacement using DRPT’s Making Efficient and Responsible Investments in Transit (MERIT) project prioritization process. Blacksburg Transit: $3.3 million for five battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers.

Virginia 332

Virginia Electric Electrical Grant 332

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2013

After reviewing the status of technology and meeting with bus manufacturers and transit agencies, ARB staff concluded that an adequate number of ZBuses, particularly fuel cell buses, were not available. There was a 15% ZBus purchase requirement affecting only large agencies (>200 buses).

California 265

California Emissions Future 2006 265

Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2022

is an interesting new entry in the seated electric scooter market, offering a combination of cute design and low-maintenance construction. The post Fucare HU3 electric scooter review: Here’s why I fell in love with this low-cost seated e-scooter appeared first on Electrek.

Low Cost 98

Low Cost Maintenance Electrical Electric 98

Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2025

Capped-price servicing is available for the first five years (or 75,000km) of ownership with maintenance intervals set at 12 months or 15,000km (whichever comes first). The post 2025 MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ review appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News. Premium paint attracts a $700 surcharge.

Hybrid 40

Hybrid Petrol Connect Connected 40

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2017

After removing accident- and warranty-related items for both fleets, the average per-mile maintenance cost for the data period was $0.21/mi mi for the CNG buses—including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Although the totals are very similar, the BEBs have lower scheduled maintenance costs ($0.07/mi)

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Educating dealership staff on the short- and long-term operational impacts to their business purpose, people, place and processes resulting from EV integration and reviewing the technology solutions for EV charging and energy management.

Dealers 210

Dealers North America Maintenance United States 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

Last Friday, the FAA announced a comprehensive review of the 787’s critical systems with the possibility of further action pending new data and information. Since it is maintenance-free and has longer service life comparing to current nickel-cadmium batteries, it makes for lower operating costs and increased safety for airline companies.

Li-ion 277

Li-ion Nickel Cadmium Manufacturer Batteries 277

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2020

ETS collaborated with the Proterra Energy team to install 26 ABB 150 kW depot chargers connected to inverted pantographs and seven 60 kW Proterra plug-in chargers in the maintenance area, all of which are interoperable and standardized.

North America 320

North America Electric Electrical Fleet 320

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We were totally excited on October 22, 2019 when we drove our Tesla Model 3 Long Range away from the Tesla Salt Lake City Delivery Center. We’ve just passed our 3 year anniversary! Our odometer as I write this reads 80,821 miles. I wanted to determine how much battery degradation had occurred over that time […].

Maintenance 112

Maintenance Miles Batteries Battery 112

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Wall-heat transfer is identified as the predominant loss factor based on a literature review, combining the small engine dimensions and very high compression ratio—with the consequent disadvantageous exposed surface-to- volume ratio—and the peculiarities of hydrogen combustion with its small quenching distance and high flame speed.

Engine 329

Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

4 Gen Logistics purchased 40 Volvo VNR Electric next generation trucks with funding support from California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to reduce its impact on the communities where its freight trucks operate.

Long Beach 195

Long Beach Volvo North America Fleet 195

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 11, 2022

My wife and I are still just as thrilled with our Tesla Model 3 in almost three years of driving since we took delivery on October 22, 2019. My odometer just hit 75,000 miles. The ultra-smooth, quiet, rocket-like acceleration as well as multiple software updates, culminating in Full Self Driving (Beta), have kept us excited […].

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Miles Tesla 2019 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, Boston receives information about the status of its roadways through an annual pavement condition review and the City’s constituent service system, known as Boston 311. Similarly, the City is interested in learning from this pilot partnership so that it can provide smoother roads for all via innovative technologies.

Boston 284

Boston Mercedes Vehicles Insight 284

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Upon review of the motion, the CPUC issued a decision extending that exemption to medium- and heavy-duty charging station providers and directed Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas & Electric to modify their respective Electric Rule 18 tariffs to allow this resale of electricity as a motor fuel for EVs.

Volvo 243

Volvo Light California Charging 243

EV Central

JULY 27, 2022

Polestars call for servicing every two years and the maintenance for the first five years and 100,000km is included in the price. The post Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor long term review appeared first on EV Central. Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. The warranty covers five years with no limit on the kilometres travelled.

Motor 98

Motor Motors Motoring Range 98

EV Central

JULY 25, 2023

2024 Polestar 2 review: The bigger question, I think, is what isn’t? Servicing is condition based, but Polestar says, on average, maintenance will fall due every two years or so. The post 2024 Polestar 2 review: Single motor Long range – Major updates take the electric vehicle fight to Tesla appeared first on EV Central.

Motors 98

Motors Motoring Motor Range 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Your numbers may differ. Story by John Faulkner.

Toyota 97

Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 97

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2024

But you’re buying into a novel experience cars can’t really offer and one that’ll be a little easier on your bones than the average motorbike after a few thousand miles.

Motorcycles 104

Motorcycles Personal MPH Three Wheeled 104

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It has the cargo space to fit a dorm’s worth of crap, and I know that it will run damned near forever with the most basic maintenance. If I had the wherewithal to sign a note for a new car for my soon-to-graduate high-school senior, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid would be at the top of my list. Too many things in our lives are exciting.

Toyota 104

Toyota Hybrid Cars Prius 104

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The TCO of a vehicle includes not just additional upfront costs, such as customized accessories, upgraded power systems to extend vehicle range, taxes, and other fees, but also longer-term operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance. The second phase will run from January through 31 December 2023.

Michigan 199

Michigan Gas-Electric Gas Batteries 199