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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

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HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. The technical name for engines that use traditional fuel (petrol/diesel) to create power. It mainly affects businesses using older diesel vehicles. ICE : Internal Combustion Engine.

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Delhi: More E-bikes sold in first 3 months of 2022 than all of 2021.

Electric Vehicles India

The sales of electric motorcycles and scooters gradually increased first 3 months of 2022 compared to the 2021 year, and these data were recently released by the Delhi government, pointing to greater adoption of electric vehicles(EV). Delhi government launched its ambitious EV policy in August 2020 with an eye on tackling air pollution.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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It aims to reduce levels of traffic within the English capital, helping to lower pollution in the process. This continues in October when low-emission petrol and diesel must start to pay. Not only is the charge helping to lower levels of pollution in London, it’s also a huge source of income for the government.

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Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

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As the greenhouse gas impacts (costs or benefits) are much smaller than the health benefits, the conversion of petroleum vehicles to CNG can be justified on the basis of local air pollution benefits alone, they concluded. vehicle emissions standards, phasing out of leaded petrol, etc.), Credit: ACS, Zia and Tanzila. Click to enlarge.

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Understanding Electric Vans & the London Congestion Charge

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As well as helping to reduce pollution and rising levels of carbon emissions, the charge was also designed to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport more often. Over a year with around 260 working days, that’s almost £4,000 of savings compared to a petrol or diesel van which doesn’t qualify for the discount.

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Electric vehicles trends in India

Electric Vehicles India

Electric vehicles have attracted the attention of India’s policy makers as clean technology alternatives due to their multiple advantages like higher efficiency and lower air pollution in short to medium term and reduced CO2 emissions. of diesel particulate matter according to the transportation govt calculations. 78,715.9.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

Plug In India

Electric Scooter prices are competitive compared to petrol scooters. No one wants air pollution in our cities. And if you are spending more than 10 lakhs on a petrol or diesel car, you need to get your head examined or read up on EV's. If you are buying a petrol scooter in 2022, don't! Why the OLA Scooter?

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