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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

Cars That Think

government recently backed down from enacting tough new measures that would have forced automakers to quadruple their sales of electric vehicles by 2030. The move would have raised market share of all-electric vehicles in the U.S. Cost parity between battery- and petrol-powered vehicles will happen by 2026 in the U.S.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The all-electric Kia EV9 has been voted the World’s Best Car for 2024 by the panel of journalists judging the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). ” Why the Kia EV9 won After careful analysis and thorough examination, the verdict overwhelmingly favours the Kia EV9 as the leading choice in the realm of electric SUVs.

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Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Get Electric Vehicle

The industry is trying to come up with more energy-intensive power sources. In the case of India, the cost of oil imports, rising pollution, and international pledges to combat global climate change are the most important driving factors of the country’s investment in this shift to electric mobility.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

Electric Vehicles India

The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. In recent years, we have seen significant advancements in battery technology, which has led to longer range and faster charging times for EVs. Future of Electric Vehicles 2023.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. Click to enlarge. Overall findings.

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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety

Electric Vehicles India

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. Electric vehicles have now proven to reduce emissions and operate more efficiently than vehicles driven by fossil fuels. Fire risks with li-ion batteries.

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Volt for Real?

Plug In Partners

The Volt , provided GM can get the lithium battery right , will go about 40 miles on an electric charge. At that point, the internal combustion engine kicks in and recharges the battery while you are driving. Imagine using your laptop computer on a battery. It runs down. Make that a world changer.

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