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).
Drive Electric
MAY 1, 2023
Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.
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 Norwegian result is interesting because the country has announced plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in 2025. Polestar 3 large SUV with camouflage.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
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. In the interim, modern diesel technology will continue to play an important role in the gradual transition to low-carbon vehicles, according to ACEA.
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. AEA, one of the world’s leading energy, climate change and data management consultancies, will lead the consortium. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance.
Drive Electric
JUNE 16, 2021
The planet has finally awoken to the global climate crisis we’re facing. Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Climate change is being driven by the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. Why are EVs best for London?
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Greenpeace , agrees, and argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids must end by 2030. Toyoda also argues that only selling EV powertrains would not serve Toyota’s customers well in other countries, a similar argument made by automakers BMW , Mazda and VW.
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