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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. The savings can be higher (24%) in the case of Parisian drivers.

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

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BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. There will be a two-month transition period to give time for EV drivers/owners to purchase RUC before enforcement begins. Every EV owner will receive a letter from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi before 1 April 2024 explaining the system.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. EVS: How They Are Helping Us In developed countries like the US, transportation is the main cause of climate pollution. fine particulate matter pollution).

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Their study is published in the journal Nature. outside of Norway.

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Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

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In addition, purchasing and driving zero-emission cars will become cheaper for consumers. This is especially important now that the prices of diesel and petrol continue to rise. With CO 2 standards, we create clarity for the car industry and stimulate innovation and investments for car manufacturers.

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EV charge point grant extended to households with on-street street parking

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Earlier this week (18 th March), the Department for Transport (DfT) announced an extension of grants towards the purchase and installation of EV charge points for properties with off-street parking, now available to households without a dedicated parking space.

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New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

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However: the MI Scenario for road and rail transport depends on the decarbonisation of the electricity supply system. However, if the electrical power sector decarbonisation by 2050 is less than 100 per cent, CO 2 emissions from road and rail transport will be substantially higher than projected for the MI Scenario. Road transport.