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EV Searches up to THIRTY Times More Likely to Result in a Sale Compared with Petrol/Diesel

EV Obssesion

EV car searches up to THIRTY times more likely to result in a sale compared with petrol/diesel cars, says BuyaCar SEARCHES for electric vehicles (EVs) are up to 30 times more likely to result in a purchase than searches for conventional petrol and diesel-engined cars, according to a new study.

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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

Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France.

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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

Green Car Congress

UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. UK market share respectively.

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Petrol car comeback, as diesel proves pricey

Green Cars News

Petrol cars are making a comeback in the used car market as buyers realise they do not cover enough miles to justify the higher purchase cost and higher fuel prices of a diesel model, according to Autorola.

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

Drive Electric

BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. There will be a two-month transition period to give time for EV drivers/owners to purchase RUC before enforcement begins. RUCs will be pre-purchased in blocks of 1,000km online or from the likes of VTNZ or AA. How does this affect current EV owners?

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains.

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EVs in demand! BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia

EV Central

So purchasing a used EV, combined with a novated lease offers significant financial savings. The emergence of the Atto 3 and Model 3 contrasts with previous data released by AutoGrab that used EVs were taking longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars. per cent to an 82.8 per cent RV by December.

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