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Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce is a taste of EV-lite

EV Central

We tested the X-Trail hybrid at its international launch in Slovenia. Low speeds also mean its electric motors have low power needs, so the ICE doesn’t need to rev hard to power them when the battery pack is exhausted. The name is clunky, but Nissan’s system is smoothly impressive. Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4orce.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

Green Car Congress

Emissions of GHG have increased by 26% (EU-15) or 180 million tonnes between 1990 and 2006, excluding international aviation and marine transport—an amount larger than the entire annual national emissions for 2006 from Belgium (132 million tonnes) or Romania (157 million tonnes). Transport at a crossroads. EEA Report No 3/2009 ).

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously. micron particulate matter emitted from vehicle exhausts. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not. Why should the government interfere?

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