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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

Setec Powerr

From 2022, new homes and buildings, such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as buildings undergoing major renovations, will be required to install electric power under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 22 November Car charging pile. ” Electric vehicle sales surge. .” part of the mission.”

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2024 Honda Accord RS e:HEV Review

Baua Electric

litre four-cylinder e:HEV petrol/electric hybrid engine and continuously variable transmission combination. The model rides on all-multi-link suspension. Honda says the all-new Accord is longer and sleeker than previous models with premium proportions and a broad stance. All are complemented by 18-inch alloy wheels.

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

Green Car Congress

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Emissions are usually higher in the production phase of electric cars, but these are more than offset by lower emissions in the use phase over time.

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

EV Central

Morgan Motor Company has rolled out a new concept for an all-electric sports car based on its second-generation Morgan Super3. Called the Morgan XP-1, the new battery-electric concept is said to preview the small British firm’s latest EV tech, rather than pave the way for a zero-emission three-wheeler Morgan.

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How Efficient Is Your EV? It’s Complicated

Cars That Think

With motor sports moving hard and fast toward electric drive, a friend recently told me that electric drag-car racing just wouldn't be the same without the deafening roar of combustion engines and the smell of "nitro" fuel. With electric vehicles, however, calculating efficiency is not so simple. She's 90 years old.

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New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

Green Car Congress

DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. Electric vehicles have the highest satisfaction for driving sensations and customers love the instant torque and continuous acceleration they deliver.

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New-build properties to be fitted with electric vehicle (EV) charging points from 2022.

My Energi

Earlier this month, the UK’s Transport Minister unveiled plans for electric vehicle (EV) charging points to be installed on all new-build properties in England from 2022. With the bill dictating that all devices will need to be ‘ smart’ (i.e. Installation of a myenergi zappi EV charger.