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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Baua Electric

. --> The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 20 … The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 2027.

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Emissions Analytics: mass adoption of hybrids, rather than low-volume BEVs most effective for cutting CO2 now, meeting 2030 targets; best use of limited resource

Green Car Congress

Emissions Analytics, a leading independent specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions, suggests that mass adoption of hybrid vehicles, rather than low-volume take-up of full BEVs, is the most effective solution to cutting CO 2 now and also in meeting 2030 emission targets. Beyond the 37.5%

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Electric vehicles outsell ICE cars in Norway, forecasting a combustion engine decline

Teslarati

The Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) reported that most new passenger car sales in July were zero-emission cars, taking up 64.1% In total, 6,731 new zero-emission passenger cars were registered last month, up 52.7% Last year, OFV reported that zero-emission cars made up 45.1% market share last month.

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Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

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Compared with diesel models, each electric delivery van will offer a reduction in CO 2 emissions of 5 tonnes each year and a saving of 1,900 liters of fuel. billion and plans to deliver 16 fully electric vehicles within a global portfolio of 40 electrified vehicles through 2022. The company is investing €9.5

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

Green Car Congress

So far, the market has been dominated by vehicles with diesel or petrol engines. However, at the 2021 Climate Summit in Glasgow, India undertook only to register zero-emission passenger cars and vans, starting in 2035. Industry experts anticipate that in 2030 more than half of all new vehicles will be fully electric.

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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

This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. Current mayor Anne Hidalgo has committed to require the ride-hailing sector to go zero-emission should she be re-elected on 28 June.

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Exposed: Luxury Range Rover EV shown off testing as it nears production

EV Central

The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been shown off undisguised undergoing final winter testing and the big news is it looks just like the regular combustion version. The only changes from its transition from petrol or turbo-diesel include a smoother front grille and the addition of a new charging port behind the rear right door.

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