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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are thought to bring the best of both worlds – a large enough battery to take care of your daily tasks, paired with a gas engine for longer trips or when you can’t find a charger. For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

Drive Electric

The RUC exemption for light BEVs and PHEVs will end on 31 March 2024 and a special sub-category of fees to cover PHEVs has been created. BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel.

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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives

Drive Electric

Press release 13 December 2023 New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. MtCO2e out to 2030. ●

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France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4% of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year.

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Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Breaks New Records

CleanTechnica EVs

share, greater than the combined share of old-school petrol and diesel vehicles (32.3%). Sweden saw a record high 60.7% plugin electric vehicle share in December, up from 49.4% share year-on-year. Full battery electric vehicles took the largest share, with 36.4% December’s […].

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