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Second-Hand EVs Retain Their Value Better Than Industry Claims — New Study

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Depreciation estimates impact leasing and financing deals, leaving EVs often overpriced. Accurate estimates should make leasing companies, carmakers and governments accelerate the EV shift, says T&E. Electric cars are retaining their value better than the leasing industry claims, new T&E analysis shows. This has major implications for potential buyers and … [continued]

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Stranded Asset, What Happens When A Gas Car Becomes Worth Less Than Zero As Transportation?

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In this article, I’ll make a five-year bet. I’m not making a claim about your local lot in 2026, but about where we’ll be in 2031. I think ordinary gasoline and diesel cars in the US will be worth less than the fuel, maintenance, and repairs it takes to keep … [continued]

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An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The Sector

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With the support of President Donald J. Trump, the Republican-controlled US Congress rescinded a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, leading to an initial plunge in EV sales. However, the US/Israel war against Iran has reignited demand for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. Innovations in the EV battery … [continued]

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