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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The majority of the vehicles are electric, with a small number being plug-in gasoline-electric hybrids. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

As the future is firmly electric, it’s about time we put some of these concerns to bed once and for all. From range issues to the cost of electric cars, read on as we debunk six of the most common electric car myths out there. You can’t drive very far in an electric car. Electric vehicles are too expensive.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

If this is something that’s been on your mind, stepping into the world of electric motoring has probably crossed it too, making the switch to an electric car or van could help you improve your lifestyle in a wonderful new way. Are electric cars better for the environment? How much are electric cars? In a word, yes.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. The first of the BYD utes will be a plug-in hybrid that mates a 1.5-litre