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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

We do have a climate crisis that needs to be addressed. 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.

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New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

The New Zealand government has introduced subsidies to make electric vehicles cheaper as the new petrol and diesel cars more expensive. This initiative comes as New Zealand’s Climate Commission recommendations laid out the sweeping changes that need to change the emission goals in the country.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

million units what with the demand for electric two- and three-wheelers as well as cars and SUVs hitting a new high. Last year also saw a total of 379,837 petrol-ethanol powered vehicles sold in India. Last year also saw a total of 379,837 petrol-ethanol powered vehicles sold in India. degrees Celsius.

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Over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021

Drive Electric

Reasons for this substantial 2021 increase in EV numbers include: The UK government’s recent announcement that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end by 2030 (and sales of plug-in hybrids will end by 2035) has already focused people’s minds on EVs. The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

EV Central

A survey commissioned by the electric vehicle maker Polestar has found 34 per cent of Australian drivers support a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Polestar 3 large SUV with camouflage. “A The Norwegian result is interesting because the country has announced plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in 2025.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

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.” lakh in the case of an EV SUV.

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Mercedes Shifting Gears To Beat Tesla

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In 2025, the automaker will debut three electric platforms: one for passenger cars and SUVs, one for vans, and one for high-performance vehicles. The company shares have increased as much as 2.5% Taking a U-Turn.