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Report on EV insurance

Source: EV repair costs continue to outpace those of ICE vehicles | PropertyCasualty360

Insurance claim costs to repair electric vehicles continued outpacing those of vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE), according to Mitchell’s second-quarter EV collision report. On average, the cost to repair EVs was $963 higher in the U.S. and $1,328 higher in Canada.

Mitchell noted the cost to repair Teslas in the U.S. is more than $1,500 higher compared with ICE vehicles. In Canada, Tesla repair costs are around $1,600 higher.

The reliance on the original manufacturer for parts and the need for more refinish hours continue to be higher for EVs compared with ICE vehicles, Mitchell reported. However, EVs tend to need fewer parts repaired.

Further, EVs tend to be designated as “non-drivable” at a lower frequency...

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ChargeDrive's campaign

Every now and then, you come across well produced, abysmally ignorant YouTube videos. Just sharing what the nonsense is likely to be ... like the old "Dust to Dust" report that claimed Hummers are better than Prius. Regardless, here is the latest from 'ChargeDrive'. From their self-description:

Disclaimer - Our channel is made for entertainment purposes only, based on news, rumors, and speculation. Anything that is said in the videos is either opinion, criticism, information, or commentary.

FYI, all of their YouTube videos start with "HUGE NEWS! <bovine fecal matter>"

As for me, neither my EV nor PHEV are for sale. Furthermore, this week bought more EV stock.

Bob Wilson

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Teslas crash more than gas-powered cars—Here’s why

This is a very nice follow-up article on the article about Hertz selling its Teslas because they have been getting into too many crashes.

Incidentally, when I test-drove the Gen 5 Prius, I found the low-speed accelerator- and brake-pedal modulation in Toyota Hybrid System 5 to be perfect. The car basically sits at standstill when you don't press the accelerator, and when you press the accelerator, initially the response is very slow, gentle, and smooth as it should be. In contrast, my Gen 4 Prius Prime is not nearly that smooth, with the car picking up a lot of speed with the accelerator pedal not pressed at all and even a light touch to the pedal producing a lot of torque. I drive in the eco mode as well. I have never driven a Tesla; so, I don't know how it reacts to the pedal input.

Teslas crash more than gas-powered cars. Here’s why | CNN Business

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