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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 2027.

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

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Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).

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Mercedes Shifting Gears To Beat Tesla

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The off-track race for the EV market is getting intense especially with pioneers like Mercedes Benz. It is quite hard for giants like Mercedes to watch a Silicon Valley company steal the show since Mercedes was the name in the industry. If Mercedes does not act upon the matter seriously, the company will have to bleed.

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Lotus claims it will be first pure EV sports car brand

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British-Chinese sports car specialists Lotus is confident it will win the race to become the first mainstream sports car manufacturer to offer an all-electric product range. While the ICE-powered Emira is only now going into production, the company insists it will never again green-light anything other than an electric vehicle for production.

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Electric vehicles vs. petrol/diesel/hybrid

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From the rise of autonomous cars to the soaring popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) , this is one of the most exciting periods in automotive history. If you have a business which runs a fleet of cars, are in charge of managing a fleet or drive a company car for work, you’re probably asking yourself if now is the time to go electric.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. Electricity providers E.ON Electric Vehicle Accelerated Development in the North East is a £10.7-million

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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This data will also be used to map out a future network of electric charging points, to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric vehicles. Collecting real-world analysis of electric vehicles is essential in understanding actual demands and requirements of low carbon vehicles for consumers.

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