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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

During a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy questioned the safety impact of electric vehicles. The Ford F-150 Lightning is between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds heavier than the non-electric version. Why does this matter?

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New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles. The New Zealand government has introduced subsidies to make electric vehicles cheaper as the new petrol and diesel cars more expensive. New Zealand subsidy for electric vehicles. The country aims to shift to an emissions-free fleet.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

EV Central

A survey commissioned by the electric vehicle maker Polestar has found 34 per cent of Australian drivers support a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030. A 2035 ICE ban has been both strongly pushed and resisted and it’s not hard to figure out where an all-electric brand like Polestar stands on the issue. With just 1.5

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.”

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Mercedes Shifting Gears To Beat Tesla

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Most of the car companies have made it their goal to go fully electric by a specific year. For example, there are departments solely dedicated to reducing the vibrations and sounds coming from an engine and with an electric car , the need for such a department simply doesn’t exist. Bold Moves From the Company.

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EV sales in India at 3.4m, Maharashtra tops in 2Ws, PVs and buses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry wrapped up CY2023 on a strong note with total retails surpassing 1.53 ELECTRIC 2- AND 3-WHEELERS HAVE 95% OF INDIA EV MARKET India EV Inc’s strong growth trajectory has its footprint across multiple states and Union territories in terms of EV ownership. million units. million units. percent.

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