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The National Average Cost of Fuel for an Electric Vehicle is about 60% Less than for a Gasoline Vehicle

The National Average Cost of Fuel for an Electric Vehicle is about 60% Less than for a Gasoline Vehicle

Monday, May 17, 2021

Electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion vehicles, but fuel cost comparisons can be complicated due to differences in the units of measure. To address this, the Department of Energy developed the eGallon tool. The eGallon represents the cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) the same distance a gasoline-powered vehicle could travel on one (1) gallon of gasoline.* Based on a national average price of $2.85 for a gallon of regular gasoline and $1.16 for an eGallon, the average fuel cost savings for an EV driver was about 60%. 

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Electric vehicles are becoming more affordable and could cost less than gas-powered vehicles in just a few years

Electric vehicles are becoming more affordable and could cost less than gas-powered vehicles in just a few years

Monday, May 17, 2021

If ever there was a time to want to be driving an electric car, it may have been last week — after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline. Fuel shortages resulting from the attack caused panic in parts of the country, with residents lining up at the pump, causing gas prices to spike.

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Volkswagen plans self-driving electric microbus with Argo AI by 2025

Volkswagen plans self-driving electric microbus with Argo AI by 2025

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Volkswagen is planning to bring to market by 2025 a version of its upcoming microbus, a retro-styled electric van, with the ability to drive itself in certain circumstances, the automaker announced Wednesday.

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BMW plans limited series hydrogen fuel cell SUV in 2022

BMW plans limited series hydrogen fuel cell SUV in 2022

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

German carmaker BMW (BMWG.DE) plans to unveil a limited series hydrogen fuel cell model SUV in 2022 as the company continues to research zero-emission alternatives to battery-electric cars, the company's top executive said on Wednesday.

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Biden to visit Ford EV facility in Michigan next Tuesday

Biden to visit Ford EV facility in Michigan next Tuesday

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to visit a Ford Motor (F.N) electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Michigan next week as he makes a push for a $174 billion government boost for electric vehicles and charging stations.

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Subaru EV Will Be Called Solterra, Arrives in 2022

Subaru EV Will Be Called Solterra, Arrives in 2022

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Subaru will soon be joining the EV crossover craze with a new model that we now know will be called Solterra. Combining the Latin words for "sun" and earth," this new moniker is meant to emphasize the car's environmentally friendly milieu. The Solterra will go on sale in the U.S. in 2022 and newly released teaser photos give us an idea of its overall shape and a few details.

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Blink Charging Acquires Blue Corner; Expands European Footprint

Blink Charging Acquires Blue Corner; Expands European Footprint

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Blink Charging today announced that it acquired the European EV charging operator Blue Corner N.V., based in Antwerp, Belgium, and its portfolio of 7,071 charging ports and robust European charging network. The acquisition was made with a combination of cash and stock of approximately $25 million (€21 million) and gives Blink Charging complete operational control of Blue Corner and its EV charging assets.

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Harley-Davidson spins out LiveWire as its own electric motorcycle brand

Harley-Davidson spins out LiveWire as its own electric motorcycle brand

Monday, May 10, 2021

LiveWire, the first electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, will now become its own standalone brand. The Milwaukee-based company announced that it would be spinning out its electric motorcycle division as its own company with a distinct lineup and a tailored retail experience. Harley-Davidson plans to unveil the “first LiveWire branded motorcycle” on July 8th to coincide with the International Motorcycle Show.

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U.S. lawmakers make push for electric vehicles, charging stations

U.S. lawmakers make push for electric vehicles, charging stations

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

U.S. lawmakers are pushing for tens of billions of dollars in funding to shift to electric vehicles and away from gas-powered vehicles and build hundreds of thousands of charging stations.

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AUTOS GM expects to offer personal self-driving vehicles to consumers this decade

AUTOS GM expects to offer personal self-driving vehicles to consumers this decade

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

DETROIT – General Motors CEO Mary Barra expects the automaker to offer self-driving vehicles to consumers later this decade.

While autonomous vehicles for deliveries and ride-hailing services are currently undergoing rigorous testing, manufacturing them for retail customers hasn’t been a priority for automakers because the technology needed for the systems is prohibitively expensive.

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