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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. The savings can be higher (24%) in the case of Parisian drivers.

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

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As one of the first legacy automakers to commit to an all-electric future, Volvo is already making massive strides to reduce its carbon footprint. In fact, Volvo’s last diesel-powered car rolled off the production line last month as the automaker looks toward a cleaner future.

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Volkswagen Group to invest approximately €10B in powertrain technologies over the next five years; targeting Nº 1 in e-mobility by 2022

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At the same time, the Volkswagen Group is continuing to develop diesel and gasoline engines, targeting making them a further 10 to 15 percent more efficient and cleaner by 2020. Diesel ,” said Müller, “ will remain indispensable for the foreseeable future.” In total, the Volkswagen Group will be investing around €10 billion (US$10.9

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BYD sold 68,018 battery-electric buses worldwide 

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BYD battery-electric buses. BYD has sold 68,018 battery-electric buses. 23,805,600 – lbs of diesel particulate matter #CleanAirDayCA #CleanAirDay pic.twitter.com/LoD2m6xpUC. — 23,805,600 – lbs of diesel particulate matter #CleanAirDayCA #CleanAirDay pic.twitter.com/LoD2m6xpUC. —

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9 Leading EV Influencers Discuss The Innovations That Will Shape The Future Of Electric Cars

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Now, thanks to major improvements, bidirectional chargers are getting affordable, smaller, and more efficient, making them perfectly suitable for homeowners. Improved battery technology: the key to superior EV performance & affordability. This will make electric cars more accessible and attractive to a bigger audience.

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