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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. Not that sodium-ion batteries are perfect, not just yet at least.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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There are three primary categories for electric vehicles Battery Electric vehicles: In this type of electric vehicle, the powerhouse is the battery. From the battery, the power is delivered to the control module and electric motors of the vehicle. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

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For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. However, it’s still important to debunk some of the myths that come up time and time again in the new car purchase decision making process. Well, we think so.

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Tesla Model 3 just became cheaper than Toyota Camry in California

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average Reuters reported earlier today that the FuelEconomy.gov website has officially updated its website to reflect the new Model 3 tax credit qualifications, which are enabled through the use of domestic battery packs in the vehicles. Previously, the lower two configurations of the Model 3 used batteries built in China.

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EV Fires: Government To Develop SOP For Battery Certification

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Furthermore, it has been reported that the government is preparing to introduce a new standard operating procedure (SOP) on battery certification. The certification will guarantee battery quality and assist EV manufacturers in producing more superior and secure products. How Does It Work? EV Fires Across The Country.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France.

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