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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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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. As cities and countries announce bans on diesel and petrol cars to fight air pollution and climate change, the appeal of driving emissions-free vehicles such as electric cars increases.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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In addition, it is subject to similar refining, storage and distribution costs currently associated with petrol and diesel, including upstream CO2 emissions where the electricity required is usually generated from fossil fuels. Fourth, like all fossil fuels hydrogen is highly volatile, far more so than petrol.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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The catch here is, that being able to produce enough clean hydrogen (hydrogen is highly reactive and is not available in pure form in the natural state) to be used as a fuel in a sustainable manner is not impossible but hard and expensive. Hydrogen as Clean Energy. The oxygen comes from the air, while the hydrogen comes from a tank.

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What Does It Take To Win The EV Race As A Country?

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Norwegians who purchase all-electric vehicles do not have to pay significant value-added taxes or registration fees. This reduces the cost of purchasing and maintaining an EV significantly. 6 Government Procurement Governments can lead by example by purchasing EVs for their fleets. Again let us take Norway as an example.

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

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But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. litre turbo-petrol Partner is the $40,878 (plus on-road costs) long wheelbase Premium. Petrol models are rated up to 1037kg. But it’s still a big ask considering the most expensive 1.2-litre

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

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Speaking to 9 leading influencers and experts, these are the technologies they think will reshape the EV market for years to come: Bidirectional charging: facilitating the transition to more EVs & clean energy whilst redefining what an EV can do. Improved battery technology: the key to superior EV performance & affordability.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).