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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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The trial sought to test whether businesses could carry out the typical daily duties of their diesel-powered vehicles, while maximizing the use of zero-emissions electric-only mode. These two models are the first vehicles in their classes to offer plug-in hybrid technology, and offer a standard eight-year battery warranty. l/100km (71.2

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. The savings can be higher (24%) in the case of Parisian drivers. This is a win-win-win situation for drivers, citizens and the planet.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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There are three primary categories for electric vehicles Battery Electric vehicles: In this type of electric vehicle, the powerhouse is the battery. From the battery, the power is delivered to the control module and electric motors of the vehicle. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

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Over the last few years, several automakers present in the Indian market have been shifting their focus on bringing in new cleaner and greener powertrain technologies. As the numbers testify, a total of 24,062 units of hybrid cars were sold between September and November last year, as against 21,455 units of battery electric cars.

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Emissions Analytics: mass adoption of hybrids, rather than low-volume BEVs most effective for cutting CO2 now, meeting 2030 targets; best use of limited resource

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Of all electrification strategies, full BEVs currently offer the least effective CO 2 reduction per kWh of battery size, according to the analysis by the firm: 21 times worse than mild hybrids and 14 times worse than full hybrids. Due to their disproportionately large batteries, BEVs were the worst of the available options, with a mere 3.5g/km/kWh

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2026 Ineos Fusilier showcases rugged 4WD tech with full electric drivetrain – and it’s designed to get seriously dirty

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READ MORE: Why electric cars will be more capable off-road The Fusilier will also have the option of a range-extender hybrid system that uses electric motors to drive the wheels and a small petrol engine as an onboard generator. Ineos Fusilier electric 4WD The battery pack is expected to be about 100kWh hours for 500-600km of driving range.

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ICL researchers develop new membrane-based system for cheap, efficiently made biofuels

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Because they are expensive, biofuels are usually combined with petrol or diesel to make them ‘go further’. The application of this perstraction system to continuous production of a range of higher alcohols is explored and shown to be highly favourable. —Kim et al.

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