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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are thought to bring the best of both worlds – a large enough battery to take care of your daily tasks, paired with a gas engine for longer trips or when you can’t find a charger. For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed

Clean Fleet Report

Calling it the M Lounge, rear passengers, on a bench-like seat, are enveloped in diamond-quilted velvet upholstery in the shade of Deep Aquamarine Petrol. Come back to Clean Fleet Report for more BMW XM news sometime in late-2022/early 2023. Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

Drive Electric

The RUC exemption for light BEVs and PHEVs will end on 31 March 2024 and a special sub-category of fees to cover PHEVs has been created. BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel.

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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives

Drive Electric

Press release 13 December 2023 New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. MtCO2e out to 2030. ●

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EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts

CleanTechnica EVs

Petrol-only vehicles saw record low. November saw plugin EVs take 90.6% share in Norway, up from 89.3% year on year. continued] The post EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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