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

Green Car Congress

The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. Enhancements include increased motor performance, optimized operating strategies, and revised displays to educate drivers in achieving maximum electric regeneration. The trial—supported by a £4.7-million million (US$5.9-million)

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CNG becomes cheaper in Mumbai. How much it costs in other metro cities?

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Mar 2024, 10:24 AM CNG offers significant savings compared to petrol and diesel, propelling growth in CNG-fuelled passenger vehicles in India. CNG offers significant savings compared to petrol and diesel. Petrol in Mumbai currently costs ₹ 106.3 per kg to ₹ 73.50 per litre and ₹ 89.62

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2026 Ineos Fusilier showcases rugged 4WD tech with full electric drivetrain – and it’s designed to get seriously dirty

EV Central

READ MORE: Why electric cars will be more capable off-road The Fusilier will also have the option of a range-extender hybrid system that uses electric motors to drive the wheels and a small petrol engine as an onboard generator.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

Get Electric Vehicle

From the battery, the power is delivered to the control module and electric motors of the vehicle. Instead, we have to supply hydrogen just like we fill gasoline but the car will be powered by electric motors just like a normal electric car. Engines that run on petrol or diesel are one of the main sources of PM2.5

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

Baua Electric

Over the last few years, several automakers present in the Indian market have been shifting their focus on bringing in new cleaner and greener powertrain technologies. Petrol and diesel prices in India have shot up by around 41 per cent since 2019. Multiple factors have played their bit in this growth story of hybrid cars.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

Baua Electric

By: Srinjoy Bal | Updated on: 21 Jan 2024, 12:05 PM In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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

Drive Electric

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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