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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 A typical petrol-powered ICE car emits about 4.6 metric tons (5.07 metric tons (5.07

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

Clean Fleet Report

greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. EVs also benefit the environment by eliminating tailpipe emissions and having better fuel economies than gasoline-powered cars. See more at E Magazine. — S.H., It also may be eligible for tax incentives and credits.

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Nissan collaborates with Elle mag for stylish sub-100g/km Micra

Green Cars News

Nissan has teamed up with Elle magazine to produce a special limited edition of the popular city car. three-cylinder engines – a 80PS petrol or a punchier 98PS diesel. With carbon emissions of 99g/km and 115g/km [.]. The £12,000+ Micra Elle is based on the middle Acenta trim and comes with a choice of two 1.2L

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Hydrogen fuel company in ASA reprimand

Green Cars News

An advert placed in an unnamed magazine boasted that the ‘Hydrogen Fuel Saver’ could supply greater power using less fuel, reduce vehicle emissions and create less pollutants. Tags: Green credentials advert ASA magazine Waterboost.

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Does the future of electric cars hinge on costs?

Green Cars News

Cogan is far from a naysayer about the prospects of electric vehicles - he has been covering them since 1992 in his award winning magazine. He also spent a year living with the pioneering General Motors EV1 electric car and has driven the vast majority of alternative fuel vehicles.

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Zap-Pay aims to revolutionise the way you pay for EV charging

Drive EV

Rachel Maclean, the UK Government Transport Minister, said: “It should be as easy for drivers to charge their vehicles at public charge points as it is to pay for petrol or diesel. This is why I have made services, such as the one launched today, a personal priority as we transition to zero emission vehicles.

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UK drivers missing out on savings of £382M on staycation travel by not going electric

Drive EV

With the nation preparing for Bank Holiday weekend getaways, research from EDF revealed 77% of holiday-makers will make their staycation journey in a petrol / diesel car – travelling an average of 256 miles to explore far-flung corners of the country. driveEV is the UK's only online magazine dedicated to electric cars.