Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway
InsideEVs
APRIL 22, 2024
All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country.
Electric cars are cleaner than gasoline ones in 95% of the world, study finds
Green Car Reports
MARCH 30, 2020
A new study confirms what electric car drivers already know: that EVs are cleaner than gasoline cars, even when emissions from electricity generation are factored in. The only.
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New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%
Green Car Congress
APRIL 25, 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, hybrid electric vehicles made up 18.4% of total passenger car sales in the EU, almost doubling their market share in a year, according to data from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2% of the car market.
Electric Cars Can Catch Fire. We Must Run And Tell The King!
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Electric cars catch fire at a much lower rate than gasoline or diesel powered cars. The post Electric Cars Can Catch Fire. Beware those who say otherwise. We Must Run And Tell The King! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Lifecycle Emissions of Electric Cars vs. Gasoline
Green Energy Consumers
JANUARY 5, 2023
When we talk about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs), we get a lot of questions about the lifetime greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of EVs vs internal combus t ion engine (ICE) cars. Electric cars don’t have tailpipe emissions when running on electricity, but battery manufacturing is an energy-intensive process.
CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends
Green Car Congress
JUNE 9, 2023
A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. Whitefoot (2023) “Technology advancement is driving electric vehicle adoption” PNAS doi: 10.1073/pnas.2219396120
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Calculating The True Cost Of Charging An Electric Car
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 8, 2023
Is the cost of charging an electric car less than the cost of gasoline for a conventional car? Generally yes, but that's beside the point.
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China to replace 70,000 gasoline cabs with electric cars
Green Car Reports
MARCH 7, 2017
China's latest effort to promote electric cars focuses on taxis in its capital city of Beijing. The country that is now the world's largest new-car market already offers generous purchase incentives for electric cars bought by individuals. DON'T MISS.
Audi maps out shift to electric: Only EVs launched from 2026, no gasoline models by 2033
Green Car Reports
JUNE 23, 2021
Audi on Tuesday mapped out plans to go all-electric in just over a decade, including launching only electric cars starting in 2026, and ending production of gasoline engines by 2033.
Electric car fires, three-motor Audi E-Tron, Samsung battery plant: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 17, 2021
Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Samsung SDI is the primary battery supplier of cells for Rivian’s upcoming electric. The three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here.
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Gasoline range anxiety 100 years ago made electric-car charging seem easy
Green Car Reports
APRIL 15, 2018
Electric cars have the great advantage that their batteries can be recharged anywhere there's electricity. But a century ago, drivers of gasoline cars had just as much range anxiety as electric-car.
Electric Cars — It’s All About Efficiency
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Electric cars are up to 75 percent more efficient that conventional cars, which waste 80% of the energy in their gas tanks. The post Electric Cars — It’s All About Efficiency appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Gas Car Fires Far More Common Than Electric Car Fires
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 16, 2022
The argument that there are more electric car fires than gasoline car fires is silly, yet many people believe this is the case.
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In 2019, electric car chargers grew by 60% as EV sales rose just 6%
Green Car Reports
JUNE 22, 2020
For many households, public charging infrastructure is necessary for electric cars to replace gasoline vehicles, while for companies or utilities, electric cars are necessary to support such an infrastructure. Which comes first?
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Electric Car Sales Surge In UK As Fossil Fuel Car Sales Slump
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Gasoline shortages in the UK are causing a spike in interest in electric cars.
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Fiat 500e electric-car redux: Sportier compliance for Europe, not California
Green Car Reports
MARCH 5, 2020
The Fiat 500e electric car will return for a second generation, but this time it will likely not be sold in the United States. After withdrawing both gasoline and electric versions of the 500 from the U.S., This marks the first redesign of the retro city car since 2007. The gasoline 500.
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Electric Cars Equal Gasoline Cost Of Just 75 Cents A Gallon
Green Car Reports
JULY 23, 2014
The last time you could buy a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. If you own an electric car today though, the price you''re paying for electricity is equivalent to about 75 cents per gallon. According to a study by the Northeast Group (via Charged EVs), 25 utilities in 14 states currently offer electricity rates.'
Why More Americans Are Considering Electric Cars Now Than Ever Before
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
Photo credit: husjur02 / Shutterstock.com Recent data collected over a three-year period ending in February 2024 shows a significant increase in consumer searches for electric vehicles (EVs). Influence of Fuel Prices on EV Demand A distinct spike in searches for electric vehicles was noted between February and March 2022.
How Much Cleaner Is An Electric Car Than A Gas Car?
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2023
How much cleaner is it to drive an electric vehicle (EV) versus a gasoline vehicle? This is a common question for drivers and car buyers, and one we’ve been answering for quite a while.
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Much Awaited Electric Cars Sales Report – Feb’ 23
Electric Vehicles India
MARCH 7, 2023
With the advent of battery technology, the automobile industry is shifting towards electric vehicles from the gasoline ones. In the recent years, India has manufactured numerous electric vehicles with various features and the sales of those showed a great surge. 56 MG Motors 345 425 38 807.89 -19 BYD India 228 132 12 1800.0
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The sounds of a Tesla: A guide to sounds your electric car makes
Electrek
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Tesla has produced a new guide to familiarize yourself with the sounds that its electric cars make. Even though EVs are quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles, it doesn’t mean they are noiseless. The post The sounds of a Tesla: A guide to sounds your electric car makes appeared first on Electrek.
Electric car-sharing programs expanding in U.S.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Electric cars and car sharing go naturally together. Both aim to clean up the environment by reducing gasoline consumption. With lower maintenance, electric cars are also easier to maintain for fleets than gas cars.
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Electric Cars: Similar To Gasoline Cars. Just Electric
Green Car Reports
APRIL 10, 2012
We're sure some electric car advocates wouldn't take kindly to the assertion that their pride and joy was "just like a gasoline car". After all, your average electric car is quieter, smoother, doesn't use fossil fuels, is full every time you come to it in the morning, and doesn't drip oil all over your driveway.
Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2021
Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2019 accounted for only 6.7% of all registered cars and light trucks in 2019.). of all registered cars and light trucks in 2019.).
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Top 5 Reasons for Using a Electric Car in India
Electric Vehicles India
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained increasing popularity in India in recent years as the country has made efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and curb air pollution. Electric Cars in India. Electric Cars in India. Top5 Reasons for Using Electric Cars in India.
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Hyundai and Kia reveal solar roof tech for electric cars—or gasoline ones
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
For those looking to use renewable energy for transportation, that means solar panels can now move from home rooftops used to power car chargers to cars themselves. As solar cells get more efficient, powerful panels can fit on smaller areas. In Korea on Wednesday, Hyundai and Kia revealed some production-bound examples of that.
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Austria to let drivers of electric cars go faster
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Austria is offering would-be electric-car owners (and current ones) a tempting incentive to go tailpipe-emissions-free: permission to drive faster than those with gasoline, diesel, or hybrid vehicles.
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Chat GPT’s take on electric cars
Spark Powered
DECEMBER 27, 2022
I recently asked ChatGPT what the benefits to electric cars were and this is how it responded: There are several benefits to using electric vehicles (EVs), including: Environmental benefits: EVs emit significantly less greenhouse gases and other air pollutants compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.
How Much Do Electric Vehicles Actually Displace Gasoline? 500 Million Gallons Displaced in 2020 in USA
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The growth of electric vehicles is fun and exciting to those of us who are interested in the new tech, but the truly important target is to cut gasoline use in order to stop catastrophic climate change (not to mention deadly air pollution). So, more than any stat about EV sales, what’s important is seeing […].
Passing Gas: More Electric Cars Than Gasoline Stations Now
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 27, 2013
Electric cars achieved another milestone recently: Plug-in vehicles on American roads now outnumber the gas stations they whiz past on the roadside. As early as next year, electric-car sales in the United States each year.' We estimate the watershed (oil-shed?)
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162 Electric-car energy density to approach gasoline by 2045: report
Green Car Reports
MAY 24, 2016
The lithium-ion battery packs that power modern electric cars are far less energy-dense than the liquid hydrocarbon fuels that power internal-combustion cars. However.
Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one
Baua Electric
JANUARY 1, 2024
Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. These rates on public charging are notably higher than the roughly 11% tax that Kentucky collects on gasoline (28.7
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52 Why Electric Car Owners Don't Want Gasoline Loaners From Their Dealers
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
It''s often said by electric-car owners and advocates that once you start driving electric, you never want to go back. Now it appears that at least a handful of car dealers are learning that the principle extends even to loaner cars from the dealership.
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DS brand accelerating development of electric cars
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2017
Peugeot’s premium brand DS is accelerating the development of electrified cars. Starting with DS 7 CROSSBACK, it will be releasing a new model every year, all with an electrified version (hybrid or all-electric). By 2025, more than a third of DS vehicles sold will be hybrid or all-electric.
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170 Electric cars are cheapest to drive against gas cars in these states: new report
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 12, 2018
Electric cars still cost significantly more to buy than gasoline-powered vehicles of the same size and capabilities. But cars that plug in are almost always cheaper to run per mile, often by a significant multiple.
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118 Electric cars win on energy efficiency vs hydrogen, gasoline, diesel: analysis
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 10, 2017
If you want to drive the absolute cleanest car possible – and if you’re reading this site, we’re willing to wager that you do – then you need to calculate the total well-to-wheels energy use of the car and everything you put into its tank or battery.
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Volvo C40 Recharge LCA highlights huge potential of manufacturing and charging EVs with clean energy
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Volvo Cars has published a lifecycle analysis report on its second fully electric car, the C40 Recharge, which shows the potential CO 2 reductions if a car is built and charged using clean energy sources. When charging with electricity generated through fossil fuels, that difference becomes much smaller.
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433 Volkswagen Zwickau car factory now producing only electric models
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2020
liter gasoline engine—left the assembly line on Friday at the Zwickau car factory. Going forward, only electric models of Volkswagen and in future also of the sister brands Audi and Seat will be produced in Zwickau. The trend towards electric mobility will continue to pick up speed. Today is a historic day for us.
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The US Senate once had its own electric cars: two Studebakers that ran underground
Green Car Reports
JUNE 18, 2017
One advantage of electric cars is that unlike gasoline or steam cars, they have no emissions. Capitol acquired two custom-built electric cars, nicknamed "Tommy" and "Peggy." car brand that finally folded up shop in 1965. DON'T MISS: Electric. More than a century ago, that was why the U.S.
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Electric cars will exceed half the market and displace 7 percent of gasoline consumption by 2040: report
Green Car Reports
MAY 25, 2018
Electric car sales are poised to increase tenfold by 2025 and reach 55 percent of car sales worldwide by 2040, according to the latest report on electric cars from Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Thriev adding 20 BYD e6 electric cars to London fleet
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 27, 2014
Thriev , a company offering zero-emission, chauffeured cars to corporate and private users in London, is adding 20. BYD e6 electric cars to the fleet. Last month, the Mayor of London announced that from 1 January 2018, all new taxis would have to be zero-emission capable in order to gain an operating licence. Earlier post.).
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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting price
Green Car Reports
JULY 30, 2020
When will electric vehicles be priced as low as comparable gasoline vehicles—or even lower than them? Those who closely follow EV adoption have been asking that question for years.
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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing access to cleaner car choices,” said Governor Phil Murphy.
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Kia EV6 electric car: Teaser photos for 300-mile EV due by late 2021
Green Car Reports
MARCH 9, 2021
Kia has released an official look at the silhouette of its first fully electric model, called EV6—the model expected to arrive in the U.S. Unlike Kia’s other electric vehicles to date, the EV6 won’t be another version of a model that also uses gasoline.
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