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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. A major part of the company’s Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the 1.0-liter

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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The hydrogen fuel, fuel tanks and refueling process of the experimental vehicle are the same as found in the Mirai, Toyota’s commercially available flagship fuel cell electric vehicle. Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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Geely’s latest Methanol Hybrid Emgrand is based on Geely Auto’s fourth-generation B-Segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand sedan. The new Emgrand runs on 100% clean methanol available in fueling stations. From well to wheel, Geely’s methanol vehicles allow for a 70% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to gasoline models.

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China auto sales sluggish on consumer sentiment, improvement expected in Q2, says Deutsche Bank

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(Image credit: CnEVPost) Low consumer sentiment in the wake of the Covid wave has led to weak auto sales in China, though the situation is expected to see relief in the second quarter, and the launch of new models and lower lithium carbonate prices are also encouraging, according to Deutsche Bank. million to 1.75

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

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With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g., hydro, nuclear, wind, solar), the transition to electric vehicles will greatly reduce Canada’s climate-changing emissions. Visit the Plug’n Drive events calendar to see where the Plug’n Drive EV Roadshow and MEET are currently scheduled

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Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?

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As more data rolls in from the insurance industry, an unfortunate trend has persisted for electric vehicles: They cost more to insure. 2022 Rivian R1T IIHS crash testing As Consumer Reports found last year, EV insurance costs hundreds of dollars more annually versus comparable gasoline models—hybrids included.

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