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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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Electric car batteries could be greener, says EPA study

Green Cars News

While modern lithium ion batteries show overall promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to petrol-fuelled cars and nick[.]. Batteries used for electric cars could become greener and this should be a priority to help improve the environmental argument for EVs, according to a new study. Latest News'

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024 The legislation has been watered down from the preferred ‘Option B’ the government presented in its impact analysis published in early February, which was followed by a month of intense debate and attracted many submissions from auto makers, interest groups and individuals.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

Blink Charging

EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Here’s what you need to know about EV safety. This is referred to as “well-to-wheel emissions.”

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Palm oil biofuels fail to make the grade

Green Cars News

Biodiesel and renewable diesel formed from palm oil may not make the grade as an alternative to petrol-based diesel fuel.

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Volt misses Leaf mark in EPA’s fuel economy ratings

Green Cars News

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA), which is responsible for awarding the fuel economy rating for [.]. Tags: Chevrolet 93mpg electric EPA petrol range-extended rating volt.

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Ford reveals new Explorer fuel economy figures

Green Cars News

The vehicle will deliver an EPA-certified 28mpg on the highway with an all-new 2.0litre EcoBoost engine. The engine combines petrol direct injection and turbocharging with smaller overall displacement, and [.].