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

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are thought to bring the best of both worlds – a large enough battery to take care of your daily tasks, paired with a gas engine for longer trips or when you can’t find a charger. For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones.

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Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars

Baua Electric

But the government aims to change that, to the tune of a $1 billion investment to encourage people to ditch their gas- or diesel-burning cars for electric ones. But petrol cars take the lead, gaining more than 29% market share, according to Electromaps. for PHEVs, during that same time. BEVs still only have a 3.9%

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

Get Electric Vehicle

1 liter of Petrol emits 2.3 It takes really long to form fossil fuels They are air pollutants – Combustion of fossil fuels emits greenhouse gases causes air pollution Global warming – as a result of greenhouse gas emission, atmospheric temperature increases ( how? ). make alternative fuels in vehicles a necessity.

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

EV Info

As a result, you can get a much better EV, at any price, compared to price-competitive gas cars. Sales of Petrol and Diesel car are falling faster that anyone expected. In July this year, petrol and diesel registrations fell below 1,000 cars together for the first time. 38 Volkswagen Tiguan Diesel 678 0.61

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Stellantis slams Italy for not backing EVs, putting Fiat at risk

Baua Electric

Italy, however, does aim to change that, to the tune of a $1 billion investment to encourage people to ditch their gas- or diesel-burning cars for electric ones – but this hasn’t happened yet and still needs to go through the approval process. But petrol cars take the lead, gaining more than 29% market share, according to Electromaps.

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