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Tesla China owners drove total of 434.9 million miles during Chinese New Year holiday

Teslarati

And as per Tesla China in a post on local social media, Tesla drivers traveled a lot during the Chinese New Year holiday. Considering the all-electric nature of Tesla’s electric cars, the miles traveled by China’s EV owners were also emissions-free. million trees planted, as noted in a CNEV Post report.

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Twingo is GO! Cheap $33k Renault Twingo EV is back on with help from a mysterious Chinese player

EV Central

Just days after Volkswagen said it would go it alone and produce its cheap €20,000 ($A32,500) EV without any help, Renault has announced that it has already found a new Chinese partner to help it create its low-cost Renault Twingo. 1, plus at least two entry-level EVs that are being readied by Hyundai and Kia. The post Twingo is GO!

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Green Car Congress

The average in-use emissions were calculated as 46 g CO2 per kilometer, accounting for the consumption of both fuels. According to Sigurbjörnsson, the data collected supports the conclusion that methanol fueled cars will also be economically competitive with both fossil fueled cars, hybrids and electric cars.

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2024 LDV Chinese electric ute to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux with big power, style and tech

EV Central

LDV plans to shake up the ute market with its upcoming all-electric dual-cab that hits Australian roads late in 2024 or early 2025. READ MORE: LDV electric van undercuts Mercedes-Benz by $30,000 READ MORE: Electric ute overload! Chinnappa says his team was asked to supply 10 potential names, all of which are in the mix.

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Sodium-Ion Powered EVs Roll off From Chinese EV Factories

Get Electric Vehicle

The first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV) using a sodium-ion battery has been introduced by JAC Motors. All these qualities may hasten the widespread adoption of EVs. It is one of the oddest combinations in the car manufacturing industry as the other half of JAG is owned by the Chinese government. Why Do We Care?

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Report: SUV boom, VW diesel scandal, Chinese steel all relate to slipping CO2 progress

Green Car Reports

In the aftermath of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal and all of its settlement terms, it might seem that a cleaner, more efficient future is assured. Electric possibilities will offer far lower carbon dioxide and local criteria emissions over the long term, but in the short term the aftermath of the diesel matters gets complicated.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. GWM is a giant Chinese auto brand – GWM stands for Great Wall Motors. All other GWM Models are 7-5-5.

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