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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

Baua Electric

While both EVs and hybrids are doing well in the Indian automobile market, there is a debate among automakers about which technology is cleaner. The company claims that the tax gap between petrol vehicles (48 per cent) and hybrid vehicles (43 per cent) is insufficient given the latter’s environmental benefits.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. In comparison – a combustion engine car’s brakes convert kinetic energy into wasted heat to slow the vehicle. What is regenerative braking?

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. A typical petrol-powered ICE car emits about 4.6 So an ICE car running on petrol over a period of 8 years, a petrol car will emit 40.56

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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

Green Car Congress

The comparison to the electric vehicle is based on estimates which factor in the CO 2 emissions resulting from fuel production, with the DME-powered vehicle figure calculated from the use of renewable energy to generate the DME fuel, and the electric vehicle figure calculated from electricity generated from renewable resources.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. By switching to an electric vehicle, you may be able to significantly reduce your fuel expenses.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge benefits for India

Plug In India

Video : ​Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Benefits for India Air Pollution An electric scooter runs on an electric motor which consumers power from a charged battery. Where as a petrol scooter emits a combination of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Your EV will get cleaner in time.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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A petrol car has an efficiency of 28%. This comparison accounts only for electricity from coal-based power plants. This comparison does not include all the factors about eco-friendliness. This is primarily due to the cleaner energy sources used for charging and the absence of tailpipe emissions during operation.