Hertz is ditching 20,000 electric cars, citing expensive repairs. Here's how much it can cost to service an EV.

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Tesla advertises its cars as "eliminating the need for service" but there are some nuances in repairing and maintaining an EV.

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The UAW doesn't have to strike at every automaker or factory to shut down most of the auto industry

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Members of the UAW last went on strike in 2019.

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Car deals just came back, but they will dry up if auto workers go on strike

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The United Auto Workers union last went on strike at General Motors in 2019.

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Auto workers want 40% pay increases. Analysts worry that will drive up car prices and make it harder for Ford, GM, and Stellantis to compete with Tesla.

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If automakers have to pay more for their labor, they might pass on increased costs to consumers, analysts fear.

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Texas has one of the cheapest gas taxes in the US— and now some of the highest fees for electric cars

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EV drivers don't need gas and don't pay gas taxes. But politicians want them to pay their fair share of road repair fees one way or another.

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