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EU launches clean fuel strategy; EU-wide standards of equipment and binding targets for infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Clean fuel adoption is being held back by three main barriers, the EC said: the high cost of vehicles; a low level of consumer acceptance; and the lack of recharging and refueling stations. The leading countries are Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. Compressed natural gas is mainly used for cars.

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This is Volkswagen’s Brilliant Strategy To Dominate The EV Market!

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When Henry Ford unveiled the Ford Model T in the year 1908 the people loved it and literally, everyone went on to buy a Model T for themselves. Model T was a game-changer for the American automotive industry. An electric vehicle (EV) uses the same rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power your laptop or smartphone required.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

Plug Me In

The journey to Mauritania also attracted me because it went through Southern Spain and Morocco, where I had never been before. After a good night’s sleep, I continued my journey through Spain. A new look that I call ‘industrial chic.’ I enjoyed the scenery like a king on his throne. ’ Exhausted?

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The Atto 3 is charmingly if idiosyncratically styled, has a decent equipment list, a range between recharges as much as 400km in the real world, acceptable performance from its 150kW e-motor and a comfy if not especially dynamic ride/handling balance. If it wasn’t so stupidly expensive (around $100K, at least), I’d buy one.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

Wallbox

While there’s no doubt that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has set back the automotive industry in what was to be a crucial year for the electric vehicles (EVs) market , EVs have an important role to play in reshaping the future as many people are already lobbying for sustainable ways to rebuild the economy when the pandemic ends.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Karma, a luxury four-passenger sedan, can be recharged by plugging it in; it can then be driven on power from a battery alone for 50 miles. After that, an onboard gasoline generator kicks on to recharge the battery, extending the range by 250 miles between fill-ups. Yippeee I cant wait not to buy one.