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Petrol and diesel price cut by Rs 2 per litre       | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

State-owned oil marketing companies will cut the prices of petrol and diesel across the country by Rs 2 from March 15, 6 am, as per social media posts by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on X today. Following the revision, petrol will be priced at Rs 94.72 and Rs 92.15, respectively.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Smaller electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents, too. They require more materials and energy to build and propel them, adding to emissions and energy use. Why does this matter? First and foremost is safety. —Shaffer et al.

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Tesla Model 3 just became cheaper than Toyota Camry in California

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 just became less expensive than the price of the Toyota Camry in California thanks to the company’s confirmation that each of the all-electric sedan’s trim levels qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit. ALSO READ: Tesla Model Y price cuts have brought costs below U.S.

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UK electric vehicle charging costs increase by 42%

Setec Powerr

Simon Williams, RAC EV spokesman, said: “For those who already use electric vehicles or are considering them, the cost of EV charging is still lower than the cost of refueling a petrol or diesel car, but these figures show the gap is narrowing due to the dramatic rise in the price of electricity.

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car at a Public Charging Station?

EV Connect

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Drivers get faster off-road charging speeds than Level 1 can supply, while businesses can capitalize on both tax credits and fresh revenue opportunities. Everyone wins.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

Volkswagen e-Golf (24kWh) – Impressive build quality and a real-world range of over 80 miles is more than enough for the average UK motorist’s daily needs. It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. What’s more, no parking space will ever be too small.

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Help support fair-charge

EV Info

Campaigners are calling for a halt to an ‘unfair’ policy that sees EV driver forced to pay four times more tax for electricity from public charge-points compared to home charge-points. Pressure group FairCharge has highlighted that VAT on domestic electricity is five per cent as opposed to 20 per cent for on-street chargers. Visit [link].