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The Battery Show in Detroit revealed a strategic shift in the sector, as the focus on theoretical innovations has receded in favor of improving domestic supply chains and proving the efficiency of systems in energy storage, industrial, and defense applications.
A study of 50 new cars found that the Fiat 500e is the least expensive to own and operate in the United States, with an average annual cost of $3,557, ahead of the Honda Civic Hybrid by nearly $1,300. Among electric cars, the Dodge Charger Daytona ranked second, with an annual cost of $5,298.