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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

Despite a reduction in road transport exhaust emissions across Europe, there have been no significant improvements in concentrations of fine particulates (PM 10 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ), which have a major impact on air quality and human health. 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

micron particulate matter emitted from vehicle exhausts. 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. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not.

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