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UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the government will accelerate the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by ten years to 2030, as part of a “Green Industrial Revolution.” The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035.

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Aral car buying trends study: German new car buyers looking to gasoline, hybrid vehicles

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Interest in gasoline engined and hybrid vehicles has jumped in Germany while interest in diesel is falling, according to the latest biennial study on automotive buying trends in that country by leading German fuel retailer Aral. According to the new Trends report, 52% of buyers want a conventional gasoline engine.

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How long will my EV battery last? California proposes degradation limits

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How long will the battery in this used EV last? Given how quickly the batteries in smartphones and laptops deteriorate, it’s easy to see why used EVs can be a cause for unease.

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Comment on Nio allows Chinese owners of cars purchased on its BaaS model to buy out battery by Kuba

CN EV Post

Let's assume you're right and battery is ok for even 10 years, that is still 70000rmb you will have to pay for new one. Equivalent to >1100km driven per month on gasoline to see savings, even considering that magically you charge for free:) Simply said: in long run EV is ALWAYS more expensive than gasoline car.

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 Chargers of this kind combined with gasoline engines are usually found only in high-performance cars. l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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In its analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program, the Postal Service underestimated the expected greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles and overestimated the emissions tied to battery-electric vehicles, according to U-M researchers. Craig, and Gregory A.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, an increasing number of drivers are considering electric vehicles (EVs). There are many factors to consider, such as battery health, usable range, and charging options. While EV batteries are known to last the life of the vehicle, a used EV may have less range than when it was new.

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