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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. A typical petrol-powered ICE car emits about 4.6 So an ICE car running on petrol over a period of 8 years, a petrol car will emit 40.56

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

My Energi

There are many different Government grants available to support, drive and encourage the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles over to plug-in electric vehicles. OZEV is replacing OLEV, though the application process is currently still the same and, in many instances, may still be referred to as the OLEV grant. Electric Car Grant.

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE). Inertia refers to resistance to change or tendency of economic, human and physical systems to change very slowly. —“Market Development for Green Cars”.

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Debunking the ‘Electric car is a coal car’ argument!

Plug In India

They are worse than petrol cars." It's has been proven again and again that fuelling an electric car/scooter with electricity produced from coal power plants is still cleaner, cheaper and more efficient than using petrol or diesel. So petrol and diesel cars run on electricity. A power plant is tuned for efficiency.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Drive Electric’s OEM members tell us that this legislation, which enables a consumer incentive on low emissions vehicles, by applying penalties on high emissions vehicles, enables New Zealand importers of new vehicles to engage their international headquarters and order cleaner vehicles, including more electric vehicles. 2) [link]. (3)

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

Get Electric Vehicle

Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment. While electric vehicles are environmentally friendly, their complex drivetrain and costly battery packs make them more expensive compared to traditional petrol/diesel cars.

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: Discover the Best Indian Electric Scooters of 2024

Baua Electric

Let’s ride towards a cleaner tomorrow! With rising fuel prices, electric scooters provide a cost-saving solution as they require less maintenance and no petrol or diesel. Range: The range of an electric scooter refers to the distance it can travel on a single charge. Let’s ride towards a cleaner tomorrow!

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