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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. Uber-type drivers can do up to five times more kilometers than an average motorist. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

Wallbox

Here’s a quick timeline of the key incentives based on information from the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association : The key benefit for EV owners remains the green tax deals on buying (no purchase or import tax), leasing (no VAT on leased EVs) and owning EVs (no road tax, reduced company car tax).

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EV sales in India surge 41% to 1.66 million units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

They point to the sustained demand throughout FY2024 in consumer and market demand for EVs, in the face of stiff petrol and diesel prices as well as CNG (which were marginally reduced in early March 2024 after a long hiatus). Ninety-five percent – 37,70,971 units – of the 3.94 million in FY2024. million units.

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Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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By contrast, half the electric vehicle market value lies in larger road vehicles, notably cars, and here the legal restrictions are weaker or non-existent and range anxiety compels most people to buy hybrids if they go electric at all. Electric Vehicles—Land, Sea & Air Europe 2011.

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Rural communities call for greater transport facilities

Green Cars News

The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) and Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT) last week visited the Rural Wheels initiative in Cumbria, a shared taxi scheme that provides subsidised travel for rural communities. However, our research has found that the framework for operating shared-taxi schemes is complicated.

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

Plug In India

After he joined the board of M & M a few years ago, he was persuaded to buy a Mahindra Electric car! So LTO is good for petrol-battery hybrid cars, which end up having relatively small batteries. The price ranges from 9 lacs to 23 lacs. I met with one of the incubatees, a company working on an air taxi.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

EVs are a technology that are now proven, are increasingly price competitive, and will be the future of the automotive industry. We would recommend signalling a phase-out date for new petrol vehicles between 2030 and 2032, and confirming that in law in 2024/2025. Consumer concerns are shifting from upfront price and range anxiety. .