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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. For example, vehicles priced above INR 20 lakh are eligible for a discount of INR 50,000.

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

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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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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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

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Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Last year also saw a total of 379,837 petrol-ethanol powered vehicles sold in India. Demand for petrol-hybrid models is on the upswing too – the 331,761 units sold in 2023 marked a 72% YoY increase over 2022’s 192,904 units.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. Although DC kits are less priced, they might not be as effective. Although larger capacities result in a greater range, keep in mind that they may also increase the price of the battery pack.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

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There’s currently a premium price-tag on traditional automatics due to their ease of use, allowing the driver to concentrate on driving rather than gear-selection. Since 1st July 2019, it has been a legal requirement for new EVs to be fitted with noise-making devices behind the bumpers. Take the (lack of) gearbox for example.

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Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schneider, Ford of Europe

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Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. Ford will be at the forefront of the movement, however unlike some manufacturers we don’t charge high prices for our vehicles so we have to consider our customers. Q: How efficient can diesel engines become? The first stage is where we’re at right now.

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