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CNG becomes cheaper in Mumbai. How much it costs in other metro cities?

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Mar 2024, 10:24 AM CNG offers significant savings compared to petrol and diesel, propelling growth in CNG-fuelled passenger vehicles in India. CNG offers significant savings compared to petrol and diesel. This latest price cut comes after a dip in gas input costs. per kg to ₹ 73.50

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Emissions are usually higher in the production phase of electric cars, but these are more than offset by lower emissions in the use phase over time.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Primary energy intensity—an indicator of how much energy is used by the global economy—improved by just 1.2%

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

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From 2022, new homes and buildings, such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as buildings undergoing major renovations, will be required to install electric power under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 22 November Car charging pile. We must adapt our economy to the Green Industrial Revolution.”

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. — S.H.,

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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Electrically-chargeable vehicles accounted for 1.3% of total car sales (a market share which remains stable), hybrids for 2.6%, and cars powered by propane or natural gas for 1.3%. One will provide the traditional benefits of efficiency and fuel economy, as in the current offer. Gasoline vehicles now account for 48.5%

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

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The shift to eco-friendly electric mobility is underway globally. In CY2023, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) scaled a new high – over 13.6 million units what with the demand for electric two- and three-wheelers as well as cars and SUVs hitting a new high. million units which constituted around 16% of global car sales.