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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

Teslarati

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. Because the upfront cost for families is still high, and to give us more time to prepare, we’re easing the transition to electric vehicles.

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UK Drivers Cut Fuel Costs 69% Switching To EVs From Petrol/Diesel Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

of their annual fuel costs when making the switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles, new research shows. Analysts at Your Electrical Supplies, Service, and Solutions (YESSS Electrical) compared the cost per mile of charging an EV to fueling a new gas/petrol or diesel car based […].

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. The original script was originally created by the GasTroll Youtube Channel with help from the Fully Charged Show. Enough to drive an EV for 6.8

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How to use Google Maps to find EV charging stations near you – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This new functionality on Google Maps aims to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles and promote a greener environment. These eco-friendly options not only help in saving on fuel costs but also prove to be more economical than traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. Just before exiting, turn right.”

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

Setec Powerr

From 2022, new homes and buildings, such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as buildings undergoing major renovations, will be required to install electric power under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 22 November Car charging pile. ” Electric vehicle sales surge. .”

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Polestar shows off 5 GT charging capabilities, replenishing 10-80% in just ten minutes [Video]

Baua Electric

Polestar is showcasing the charging capabilities of the upcoming Polestar 5 sports sedan using a prototype model and StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology. This is the first EV to test StoreDot’s ultra-fast charging technology, and the initial tests are quite promising.