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Peppermint Pattie Conversion — Powered by OZDIY

CleanTechnica EVs

Converting a classic petrol-powered car to electric is a time consuming and expensive business. continued] The post Peppermint Pattie Conversion — Powered by OZDIY appeared first on CleanTechnica. [continued] The post Peppermint Pattie Conversion — Powered by OZDIY appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

EV Central

Some of Toyota’s most popular models will soon be available exclusively with hybrid power. The RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger will soon drop their petrol-only drivetrain options and instead be offered solely with petrol-electric hybrid systems.

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In Tests, Cars Powered By e-Petrol Pollute The Air As Much As Petrol Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Running cars on e-fuels, which have been touted as a way to prolong the life of the internal combustion engine, will not alleviate air pollution problems.

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Student-built hydrogen Le Mans style prototype beats gasoline-powered cars in Supercar Challenge race

Green Car Congress

The “Forze VIII”, a hydrogen fuel cell Le-Mans-style prototype, became the first hydrogen-electric vehicle to beat gasoline-powered cars in an official race. In a field of 43 gasoline-powered race cars, the hydrogen race car started the last race of the weekend from the fourth position.

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CROSS-E to Install High Power Charging Networks Across Europe

Electric Cars Report

The CROSS-E project has been established to enable path towards future zero-emission travel through the realization of high-powered electric vehicle charging points along key routes and ports across Europe.

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

Teslarati

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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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

I’m concerned about the increased risk of severe injury and death for all road users from heavier curb weights and increasing size, power, and performance of vehicles on our roads, including electric vehicles. The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Why does this matter? Shaffer et al.

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