In some respects, this is true — electric vehicles don’t require oil changes or regular tuneups, and because of regenerative braking, brake systems may also last longer. Further, a study by AAA found that it only costs an estimated $949 annually to service an electric car versus $1,279...
Electric cars versus gas cars have become a hot topic. Electric cars are cleaner and more environmentally friendly, emitting no tailpipe pollutants. They are also quieter and often require less maintenance. However, gas cars have a longer driving range and faster refueling process. The choice betw...
To illustrate the caveats, Woody — who is conducting a study of regional lifecycle costs of gasoline versus electric vehicles — offered an example of hypothetical car buyers in Chicago and Houston. He compared the total lifetime cost in each city for a small electric sport utility vehicle with...
“Drivers of electric or hybrid-electric cars must be cautious of pedestrians who may not hear them approaching and may step into the road thinking it is safe to do so, particularly in towns and cities,” said the team led byPhil Edwards, an epidemiologist wi...
"The biggest barrier to entry for new EV buyers is price, because they tend to cost more than a non-EV," Brauer said. "A person looks at them and they're like, 'This is what I have to pay for the equivalent EV versus a compact car that isn't an EV?'" ...
The researchers also compared miles traveled in Tesla versus non-Tesla BEVs, given Tesla's prominence in the EV market and other features like higher-range vehicles and a well-established fast-charging network. Nonetheless, they found that while Teslas were driven more than other EVs, Teslas ...
Cars and Trucks/Editor Kia Canada Inc. reported today 6,346 total vehicles sold for the month of March, a 6.1 per cent increase versus the same time period in 2016. March sales were led by the Kia Forte (up 55 per cent with 1,623 units sold), Kia Sorento (up 1.8 per cent with ...
Unless you were driving an expensive luxury electric vehicle, you were losing money charging your car versus paying for gas, experts said. NYC NEEDS 50K EV CHARGERS TO SUCCESSFULLY PHASE OUT GAS-POWERED CARS A driver puts fuel in a vehicle at a gas station on on Jan. 23, 2023 i...
During his long tenure as Popular Mechanics’ senior test editor, Roy Berendsohn tested a number of space heaters, including patio heaters, and provided his expert advice on propane versus electric heaters. “Both types emit infrared energy,” he explained. “Unlike a space heater, which blows ...
Three electric cars take to the drag strip with the Toyota Supra flying the flag for combustion engines. Which one will come out on top?