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

Green Car Congress

Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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OLA Electric's huge scooter factory - India's own Gigafactory

Plug In India

The larger the scale, the more affordable EV’s can be and OLA has left no stone unturned when it comes to the EV push. Also Mr Bhavish confirmed that you can charge the battery at home, so the Ola battery will be removable unlike the Ather or the Chetak. ​ It’s all about scale guys. That is how disruption works!

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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ECE / Featured / Hybrid & Electric / Themes / Welcome - Minds in Motion

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The vehicles run on lithium ion batteries which, using specialist, high-power charging equipment, can be can be fast charged in less than fifteen minutes. When theyre ready, they will be sold to companies who want to be seen promoting green technology. And you can use the sockets you have at home to charge, without a problem.

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Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

As part of its re-emergence, GM has established just four core brands – its global leader Chevrolet; Buick, which focuses on North America and China; GMC, one of its most profitable brands which will focus on North America and the Middle East; and Cadillac. How GM hopes to recover. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l Embracing new technologies.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. One of the big concerns we encounter when people are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) , is that they think it’s going to be much more expensive than a petrol or diesel car. Here we answer some of the key questions you’re likely to have.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. The UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. Committee Secretariat. Transport and Infrastructure Committee. Wellington.

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