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The future of Mercedes might not be EQ

Teslarati

Mercedes may abandon its EQ brand name by 2024 as its product catalog becomes completely electric. Mercedes introduced its EQ branding in 2016 as a quick way for any consumer to identify any electric Mercedes model, as opposed to a gas or diesel-powered one. ” So what is to come of electric Mercedes models of the future ?

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Green Car Congress

The article provides an assessment of the state of power generation in the world today, and provides analyses of productive directions for the future. We are certainly in revolutionary times, but it is clear that power generation sources will not become fully renewable and transport will not become fully electric for several decades, if ever.

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Haryana government working on EV policy to manufacture EVs  

Electric Vehicles India

The government of Haryana is working out a policy to manufacture electric vehicles and convert petrol-diesel vehicles into electric vehicles in the state. To boost the eco-mobility in the state, Haryana aims to introduce 124 zero-emission fully electric buses in the state on a gross cost model.

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World’s first fully-electric autonomous cargo vessel unveiled 

Electric Vehicles India

World’s first fully-electric autonomous cargo vessel unveiled . The world’s first fully- electric autonomous cargo vessel (ship) has been unveiled in Norway, a step towards decreasing pollution in the maritime industry by introducing zero-emission vehicles. miles) away by the road next year.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two.

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Soon an Electric Vehicle Will Cost Less Than An IC Engine Vehicle !!!

Get Electric Vehicle

At present, an electric vehicle costs 30% more than an IC engine-powered vehicle with similar specifications. A study conducted by BloombergNEF forecasts that Electric vehicles will be cheaper than gasoline-powered vehicles in Europe. Around 2020 and 2030, new battery costs are expected to drop by 58 %, to $58 per kilowatt-hour.

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Mercedes Shifting Gears To Beat Tesla

Get Electric Vehicle

Most of the car companies have made it their goal to go fully electric by a specific year. on the announcement, which comes a little over a week after the European Union suggested an effective ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel automobiles beginning in 2035 as part of a broader package of climate-change measures.