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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma. fine particulate matter pollution).

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

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Buying the perfect electric car for Mums. Which was the last petrol / fossil fuel car you owned? The last petrol car I owned was the Mazda 3. If you went and purchased a mini electric and compared it to a petrol mini, the only real difference is that it has no engine. me neither, particularly as it is mothers day!

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. At this point, no one is wondering whether EVs are here to stay, but how soon will we get rid of petrol vehicles? In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries. EVs lack many parts that petrol cars have that keep breaking all the time.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” We are firmly committed to becoming an electric-only car maker and the transition should happen by 2030.”

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. When the battery depletes, it is recharged using grid electricity from a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. . BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand.

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