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Petrol can be cheaper than electric – if less than £1 per litre

My Energi

• The average electric car remains cheaper to run than an equivalent petrol car • Fuel prices would need to fall below £1 per litre to make petrol cars cheaper to run • Electric car registrations exceeded expectations in 2022, beating forecasts by 7% Despite the average price of petrol falling below £1.50

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Why 2023 will be another great year for electric vehicles

My Energi

While electric car registrations in 2022 were undoubtedly affected by the global chip shortage and issues relating to the war in Ukraine – notably supply constraints on wiring looms – they were still 21% higher than the previous year, and we can expect annual growth rates of around 30% for the next two years.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

A worldwide deficit of lithium, a global shortage of semiconductors and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are all heavily impacting production efficiencies, with some OEM lead times reportedly reaching upwards of twelve months. So, with supply slim and prices high, is going electric necessarily the right choice for every motorist?

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply. What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment. gigawatts.

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UK To Add 300,000 New EV Chargers By 2030

EV Info

By 2030, the UK wants 5 times more EV chargers than the number of petrol pumps it has today. An important part of the new policy is the inclusion of mandates that will allow EV drivers to make contactless payments for charging, compare pricing, and use apps to find EV chargers. There are around 30,000 EV chargers in the UK today.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. Touted as Mexico’s cheapest EV, the SEV E-WAN is priced from about $8000. Let’s check them out. The ICE version is expected in Australia in 2023.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Unlike battery-powered electric vehicles, FCEVs can go over 500 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen and can be refueled in 2-3 minutes, exactly like regular petrol/diesel cars. Furthermore, if production prices fall by 50% by 2030, as forecasted by the World Hydrogen Council, we will surely be dealing with one of the future fuels.