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63% of Europeans Living in Cities Support EU Ban on Petrol & Diesel Car Sales after 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

By Eoin Bannon Almost two-thirds of urban residents support banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in Europe after 2030, according to a new YouGov online poll in 15 European cities. A Europe-wide phase-out of fossil-fuel car sales is one option for EU lawmakers as they prepare sweeping legislation […].

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

Teslarati

While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years. Credit: SMMT.

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Tesla helps catapult EV sales past diesel in Europe for first time ever

Teslarati

For two years, data has shown that Europe has slowly but surely started to adopt EVs as their preferred mode of transportation. EVs, on the other hand, surged to their most successful month in Europe, accounting for 15.3% Europe has been a hotspot for EVs for several years. of new vehicle registrations for the month.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

February 2024 was a positive month for the new car market in Europe. In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. JATO’s data revealed that these vehicles were responsible for 61% of total sales in February 2024, in comparison to the 62% registered in February 2019.

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EVs will be Cheaper than Petrol Cars in all Segments by 2027, BNEF Analysis Finds

EV Obssesion

Electric cars and vans will be cheaper to make than fossil-fuel vehicles in every light vehicle segment across Europe from 2027 at the latest, according to a new BloombergNEF study commissioned by Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Citroen C3 Aircross revealed for Europe. What’s different from the Indian model?

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Apr 2024, 14:21 PM The new Citroen C3 Aircross for Europe is based on the C3 hatchback, much like the models sold in India. But the new C3 Aircross is distinctly differ … The new Citroen C3 Aircross for Europe is based on the C3 hatchback, much like the models sold in India.

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

Green Car Congress

This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. of new passenger car sales, up from 45.8% of total car sales (a market share which remains stable), hybrids for 2.6%, and cars powered by propane or natural gas for 1.3%. Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2%

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