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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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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. Electric Vehicles: Right Now. Make all AVs electric.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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There are plenty of benefits of making the switch to driving an electric vehicle (EV). The positive impact on our environment is one of the biggest and best, especially if you have a business that runs a fleet of vehicles. Are electric cars better for the environment? Find out how we helped Gnewt Cargo “Go Electric”.

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Great Western Railway’s fully-electric train breaks UK record, paving way for cleaner travel

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Entering its trial third year to study the feasibility of battery-electric rail, UK’s Great Western Railway (GWR) has hit an encouraging milestone, traveling further in the region than any battery-electric train before it. Here’s a video of the Class 230 electric train in action: FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. ELECTRIFIED BENEFITS.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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The upstream, “well to wheel” emissions of the EV are linked to electricity generation and the electrical grid, with lower emissions in regions that use more renewable energy sources. As one MIT report found, on average, “a fully electric vehicle emits about 25 percent less carbon than a comparable hybrid car.”

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3 Key Benefits of Installing EV Charging Stations for Businesses

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Attract Eco-conscious Customers If your business sells eco-friendly goods or seeks to attract a clientele that cares about the environment, EV charging stations can incentivize customers to shop with you. However, unlike a sign, EV charging stations are more than just lip service. They serve a purpose for your customers.