BMW Climate Change Emissions Petrol 
Drive Electric
MAY 1, 2023
Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. The Climate Change Commission has recently confirmed that incentives are necessary to continue to ensure the adoption of EVs. There’s more to do.
Drive Electric
JANUARY 6, 2021
Reasons for this substantial 2021 increase in EV numbers include: The UK government’s recent announcement that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end by 2030 (and sales of plug-in hybrids will end by 2035) has already focused people’s minds on EVs. The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
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. The federal government, which has now legislated a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, is committed to a vehicle emissions reduction policy and an eventual transition to EVs.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
It’s also in line with what is expected of other industry sectors, as well as the EU Climate and Energy Framework and the global Paris agreement. The latest generation of diesel vehicles is a very effective lever to achieve climate goals in the near future, because they emit 15-20% less CO 2 than equivalent petrol vehicles.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2009
Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the new PHV will come equipped with a new lithium-ion battery extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode allowing for zero-emissions drive.
Drive Electric
JUNE 16, 2021
The UK capital isn’t the most welcoming place for cars, with the lack of parking, Congestion Charge , congestion itself and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The planet has finally awoken to the global climate crisis we’re facing. Firstly, and most importantly, EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions. Ultra-Low Emission Zone.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 23, 2022
With less than eight years for the United States to meet the objective of a 50-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions , many environmental advocacy groups argue that an even faster transition to EVs is mandatory. Greenpeace , agrees, and argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids must end by 2030.
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