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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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Greenpeace , on the other hand, argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids, must end by 2030 to meet such a target. Just accounting for miles driven , however, BEVs cars and trucks appear cleaner than ICE equivalents nearly everywhere in the U.S. For the U.S.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Smaller electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents, too. Ultimately, to manage climate change, the world needs to stop emitting greenhouse gases from vehicles and power plants. Why does this matter? First and foremost is safety.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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To address this issue people should change to more sustainable modes of transportation. It is the need of the hour because to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we have just ten years in our hands. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma.

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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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The sooner Uber and taxis go 100% electric, the sooner citizens will enjoy cleaner air and quieter neighbourhoods, the planet will have less climate-wrecking emissions and drivers will earn more money. Uber-type drivers can do up to five times more kilometers than an average motorist.

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

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Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.

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IMechE report calls for new Clean Air Act in UK

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Part of the problem is that climate change and air pollution are not talked about in the same circles. It is important that we calculate and monitor all our emissions, recording those responsible for climate change, eg greenhouse gases (GHG), and air quality, eg particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ).

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” Hybrids cost about Rs 2.5

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