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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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Nepal aims to phase out petrol-diesel vehicles with electric vehicles by 2031. . Exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power. There will be exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power.

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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety

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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety. The demand for lithium-ion battery-powered road vehicles continues to increase around the world day by day. Read the complete article to know more about fire risks with li-ion batteries. . Fire risks with li-ion batteries.

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Germany launches EV plan

Revenge of the Electric Car

’ Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. China, for example, plans to build around one million battery-powered vehicles per year from 2012 onwards, fueled by generous incentives for both car makers and consumers. FOCUS: Germany Launches Electric-Car Initiative. By Christoph Rauwald.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Unlike battery-powered electric vehicles, FCEVs can go over 500 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen and can be refueled in 2-3 minutes, exactly like regular petrol/diesel cars. Unlike Lithium, hydrogen is the most plentiful element in the universe ( Lithium is the key component in electric vehicle batteries).

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

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It is one of two Ford Focus EcoNetic vehicles debuting at the event – the other doesn’t have start/stop technology and has emissions at 104g/km – and includes features such as regenerative braking and low tension front end accessory drive (see article ). . Definitely one for those with a touch of nostalgia (see article ).

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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It coordinates communication between different systems, including the motor, battery, power electronics, and charging system. 7 DC-DC Converter: A DC-DC converter converts high voltage DC supply from the battery to low voltage supply. A petrol car has an efficiency of 28%. The charging efficiency is 98%.

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Why DC Fast Charging Stations are Essential For Long-Distance EV Travel?

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However, one major concern that EV drivers face is range anxiety – the fear of running out of battery power before reaching their destination. In this article, we will dive in deep into understanding why DC fast chargers are important for long-distance EV travel and the benefits they offer to both drivers and the environment.

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