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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

Cars That Think

According to the WRI’s analysis, above, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and China are the leading EV adopters after Norway. EVs are at the point where their sticker prices have fallen or will soon fall below those of comparable vehicles with internal combustion engines. degrees C (2.7 degrees F).”

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

EV technology is constantly improving and EV manufacturers are bringing engineering ingenuity to making EVs perform even better in cold-weather. EVs also have a low center of gravity - since most of their weight is in the battery pack beneath the car rather than in a gas-powered engine in front of the car.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously. micron particulate matter emitted from vehicle exhausts. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not. Why should the government interfere?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries.