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

Green Car Congress

Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. The savings can be higher (24%) in the case of Parisian drivers.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Norway’s best selling EV in August in less than one week

Teslarati

A few days ago, Tesla started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Tesla’s dominance in Norway is significant because the country is one of the first to report electric car registrations beating ICE car registrations.

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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Green Car Congress

As the trend toward cleaner technologies with reduced exhaust emissions continues through the use of catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters (DPF), and improved fuels and engines, non-exhaust PM will soon surpass exhaust emissions and may well become dominant by 2020 both in terms of emissions and contributions to air quality.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

The 226 miles of all-electric driving range for the C40 Recharge will work perfectly well for commuters, especially those who charge at home every night, and those taking relatively close-to-home trips. Venturing out further, like Clean Fleet Report did recently on 1,796-mile road trip , would be a challenge.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

Diesel vehicles may be totally banned as they wont meet the regulations of BS6 round 2. Only electric vehicles offers zero local emissions. These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

That facility was previously used by electric car manufacturer Green Tech Automotive. Together they have formed the Electric Highway Coalition to provide electric car drivers with a seamless network of DC fast charging stations that spans their respective service areas. – March 12, via Commercial Appeal.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

Green Car Congress

In Europe, a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) found that the average car sold in the EU in 2012 was 9% more fuel-efficient than the average three years before, due to improved technology and an increase in the share of diesel cars. Diesel vehicles represent 55% of the newly registered vehicle fleet.

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