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Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year

The Driven EV News

APRIL 9, 2024

With EV sales at 90 per cent of the new car market, the number of electric cars on Norway roads s likely to overtake petrol cars within the next 12 months. The post Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year appeared first on The Driven.

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Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark

The Driven EV News

APRIL 16, 2024

Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark appeared first on The Driven.

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EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty

The Driven EV News

MARCH 26, 2024

Despite the scaremongering and fear tactics that commonly seek to question and undermine the “clean” credentials of electric vehicles, new research has again demonstrated that EVs continue to have lower… The post EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty appeared first on The Driven.

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Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids

The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A kit designed to quickly and cheaply turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles has won a prestigious design award and could one day help cut Australia's transport emissions. The post Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids appeared first on The Driven.

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Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

The Driven EV News

APRIL 8, 2024

Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars. The post Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest appeared first on The Driven.

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Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

The Driven EV News

MAY 15, 2023

Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs. The post Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. “For as long as we’re allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we’ll make them.

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Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars

The Driven EV News

MARCH 7, 2024

Analysis by CBA shows that new emissions standard will push total cost of ownership of an EV below that of a comparable ICE car. The post Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars appeared first on The Driven.

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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. The news has upset some automakers as they have already made integral investment decisions based on the upcoming goal.

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Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers

The Driven EV News

JULY 8, 2023

The post Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers appeared first on The Driven. Fuel and maintenance savings means some electric vehicle owners are already cutting their transport costs "from day one".

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Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Europe's good news for electric vehicles could be bad news for Australia unless the Australian government follows with strong EV policy. The post Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Petrol can be cheaper than electric – if less than £1 per litre

My Energi

MARCH 9, 2023

• The average electric car remains cheaper to run than an equivalent petrol car • Fuel prices would need to fall below £1 per litre to make petrol cars cheaper to run • Electric car registrations exceeded expectations in 2022, beating forecasts by 7% Despite the average price of petrol falling below £1.50

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The no-brainer that could save you from extremely high petrol prices

Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 26, 2022

By Thom Groot, co-founder of the Electric Car Scheme Drivers in the UK face a perfect storm. Petrol and diesel prices are through the roof. Second-hand cars are more expensive than ever to buy. These […] The post The no-brainer that could save you from extremely high petrol prices appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While the decision sends a confusing message, research suggests the shift to electric cars may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does. The post UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles appeared first on The Driven.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 29, 2024

Along with a design that’s inspired by Mahindra’s upcoming ‘BE’ family of electric SUVs, the XUV 3XO gets a major update to its features list, and gets a new automatic option for one of the petrol engines as well. Other than the previously confirmed 10.25-inch Nearly all variants of the XUV 3XO get a 117hp, 1.5-litre

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Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Electric cars are winning a bigger share of in-cabin entertainment and technology in an effort to meet growing expectations from buyers. The post Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford launches premium petrol fragrance to help ease Mach-E owners into EVs

Teslarati

JULY 16, 2021

Over the weekend, Ford unveiled a petrol fragrance for future Mach-E GT owners at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The OEM decided to create the new scent after it commissioned a survey where 1 out of 5 drivers said they would miss the smell of petrol after transitioning to an electric vehicle. The Fragrance is called Mach-Eau.

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Electric vehicles score big with enhanced savings over petrol

My Energi

AUGUST 25, 2023

And it’s not just a minor saving we’re talking about – it’s a significant margin that puts traditional petrol vehicles in the rearview mirror once and for all! Earlier today (25 August), Ofgem announced the new consumer cap for October 2023 (£1,923), with a drop in kWh price down to 27.4p.

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Petrol and diesel carmakers spend $4.5 billion on sport sponsorship, much of it greenwash

The Driven EV News

MAY 18, 2023

New report says petrol and diesel car makers are using sports sponsorships to greenwash their polluting products. It says ICE car ads should be banned in the same way as tobacco products. The post Petrol and diesel carmakers spend $4.5

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. Most owners should be wowed, by the new MG3 Hybrid+ powertrain that blends a 1.5-litre 2024 MG MG3 interior.

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Great Wall Motor’s Haval to ditch petrol, diesel from 2030

The Driven EV News

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post Great Wall Motor’s Haval to ditch petrol, diesel from 2030 appeared first on The Driven. Automotive brand Haval has reportedly announced it will stop selling internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2030.

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Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares

The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

New tool shows that EVs have half the lifetime emissions of petrol and diesel cars, and more than one third less than hybrids. The post Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

Teslarati

APRIL 6, 2021

While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years. Credit: SMMT.

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Volvo EX30 has lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 15, 2024

The Volvo EX30 possesses the smallest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date. That’s according to the life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Volvo EX30, which concludes that it has a total carbon footprint of 23 tonnes per 200,000 km – approximately 60 per cent less than the XC40 ICE (petrol).

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All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

The Driven EV News

JUNE 29, 2022

The post All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero appeared first on The Driven. The global road transport sector can still reach net-zero emissions by 2050, says BloombergNEF, but only if the last ICE vehicle is sold by 2038.

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Ford Dials-Up Mustang Mach-E Driver Assistance and Comfort as Electric Mustang Sales Out-pace Petrol by 8-to-1

Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

which can use information from the navigation system and forward-facing camera to automatically adjust vehicle speed not only according […] The post Ford Dials-Up Mustang Mach-E Driver Assistance and Comfort as Electric Mustang Sales Out-pace Petrol by 8-to-1 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

The Driven EV News

APRIL 17, 2024

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 3, 2024

If you own a vehicle that is more than 15 years old, here is all you need to know about scrapping your car. Do you own a car that is more than 15 years old? The policy will start after the car registration is completed, and the vehicle will undergo a fitness test after a certain period. The approval is valid for only 5 years.

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How rising energy prices affect electric cars

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

While the electric car vs petrol car debate has raged on for some time now, one area of the argument that has never been in doubt is the matter of running costs.

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cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 21, 2022

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has mentioned that the cost of Electric vehicles are going to be available for the petrol vehicle cost and the statement was addressed at an event. Within a year Electric vehicles are going to be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the Indian market.

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Legacy auto faces disaster in China with unsellable cars as pollution crunch looms

The Driven EV News

MARCH 29, 2023

Potentially millions of petrol and diesel cars may become unsellable in world's biggest car market as China moves to new pollution standards and EV demand booms. The post Legacy auto faces disaster in China with unsellable cars as pollution crunch looms appeared first on The Driven.

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Revealed: How Australia’s fossil car industry ganged up to stop electric vehicles

The Driven EV News

MAY 28, 2023

New report uncovers 500 pages of unseen documents showing how the petrol and diesel car lobby has been undermining Australia's EV policies. The post Revealed: How Australia’s fossil car industry ganged up to stop electric vehicles appeared first on The Driven.

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New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs

The Driven EV News

MAY 1, 2024

A breakthrough in battery chemistry promises to accelerate fast charging for EVs, making them as quick to charge as filling a petrol car at the pump. The post New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric cars will be cheaper to buy than fossil fuel vehicles within three years

The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Electric cars are already cheaper to run than petrol vehicles and will become less expensive to buy than fossil fuel equivalents within three years, new research says. The post Electric cars will be cheaper to buy than fossil fuel vehicles within three years appeared first on The Driven.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

By: Mainak Das | Updated on: 06 Mar 2024, 15:13 PM Hybrid cars have been increasingly becoming popular across India, bridging the gap between electric cars and ICE models. Hybrid cars have been increasingly becoming popular across India, bridging the gap between electric cars and ICE models.

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Below $30,000! MG 2 coming in 2025 to shatter electric car price barrier

EV Central

MARCH 17, 2024

” Confirming that work is already underway to develop, what could become the MG 2, Allison said the new cut-price EV is scheduled to land around the second half of 2025. In-car tech should match the larger MG 3 with a seven-inch digital instrument cluster combined with a large 10.25-inch MG 4 Excite 51 is riced under $40,000.

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Maruti Suzuki Ignis to Hyundai Exter: Top 5 automatic cars under ?10 lakh

Baua Electric

JANUARY 28, 2024

Here is a list of five cars that come with clutchless automatic transmissions and are priced under ₹ 10 lakh. It is technically not an SUV, but the body style and overall stance of the car make it look like a micro SUV. litre petrol engine that churns out 88 bhp of peak power. It is available in petrol-CNG option as well.

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Kia introduces navigation powered by MapMyIndia in its cars

Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2024

The maps offered by MapMyIndia will work along with the native navigation system that all Kia cars come with. The new navigation system will equip Kia cars with navigation solutions, speed limit alerts, real-time incident updates like road blocks, traffic jams or waterlogging besides voice-guided navigation for drivers.

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Volkswagen plans performance-oriented cars for India, eyes smaller cities

Baua Electric

MARCH 24, 2024

Volkswagen is planning to tap the performance-oriented car segment in India, PTI has reported. The OEM claims to have sold around 44,000 cars in India in 2023. litre petrol engine. litre petrol engine in its GT lineup as well. In an attempt to bring more affordability, Volkswagen has not brought a 1.0-litre

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Fourth gen Mini Cooper unveiled globally, will be brand’s last ICE model

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fourth gen Mini Cooper has been unveiled globally Mini has introduced the latest iteration of the fourth-generation Cooper petrol 3-door hatchback, marking it as the final version powered by combustion engines in the Mini lineup. liter three-cylinder petrol engine with a 20 bhp boost, totaling 156 bhp and reducing its 0-100 kmph time to 7.7

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Tata Tiago and Tigor to be India’s first CNG AMT cars, launch imminent

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

By: Mainak Das | Updated on: 24 Jan 2024, 09:54 AM Tiago and Tigor are set to be India’s first CNG AMT cars. Tiago and Tigor are set to be India’s first CNG automatic cars. Tata Motors has been impressing us with its new cars and technology over the last couple of years.

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Activists target Toyota and BMW in billboard campaign, call for fossil car ad ban

The Driven EV News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Activists install 400 fake billboards in cities across Europe and calling for "tobacco-style" advertising bans on polluting petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Activists target Toyota and BMW in billboard campaign, call for fossil car ad ban appeared first on The Driven.

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To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles and ICE cars

The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Want to learn more about the cost differences between electric vehicles and petrol and diesel cars? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles and ICE cars appeared first on The Driven. The size of the savings might surprise you! The post To EV or not to EV?

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Automatic gearbox on CNG car? Tata Tiago, Tigor to become first with tech

Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

litre petrol engine. Tata Motors recently released a few teasers of its upcoming iCNG AMT cars. First Published Date: 24 Jan 2024, 15:25 PM IST The post Automatic gearbox on CNG car? Tata Tiago, Tigor to become first with tech appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. The bookings are open for a token amount of ₹ 21,000.

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Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year

Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark

EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty

Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars

UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers

Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

Petrol can be cheaper than electric – if less than £1 per litre

The no-brainer that could save you from extremely high petrol prices

UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

Ford launches premium petrol fragrance to help ease Mach-E owners into EVs

Electric vehicles score big with enhanced savings over petrol

Petrol and diesel carmakers spend $4.5 billion on sport sponsorship, much of it greenwash

Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

Great Wall Motor’s Haval to ditch petrol, diesel from 2030

Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares

Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

Volvo EX30 has lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date

All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

Ford Dials-Up Mustang Mach-E Driver Assistance and Comfort as Electric Mustang Sales Out-pace Petrol by 8-to-1

Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

How rising energy prices affect electric cars

cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

Legacy auto faces disaster in China with unsellable cars as pollution crunch looms

Revealed: How Australia’s fossil car industry ganged up to stop electric vehicles

New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs

Electric cars will be cheaper to buy than fossil fuel vehicles within three years

Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

Below $30,000! MG 2 coming in 2025 to shatter electric car price barrier

Maruti Suzuki Ignis to Hyundai Exter: Top 5 automatic cars under ?10 lakh

Kia introduces navigation powered by MapMyIndia in its cars

Volkswagen plans performance-oriented cars for India, eyes smaller cities

Fourth gen Mini Cooper unveiled globally, will be brand’s last ICE model

Tata Tiago and Tigor to be India’s first CNG AMT cars, launch imminent

Activists target Toyota and BMW in billboard campaign, call for fossil car ad ban

To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles and ICE cars

Automatic gearbox on CNG car? Tata Tiago, Tigor to become first with tech

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