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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). In fact, EVs have just 25.1

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UK: DS9 To Go PHEV Only Amid Slow Gas Version Sales

InsideEVs

The existing PureTech 225 petrol and E-Tense 225 hybrid will be phased out, replaced by two E-Tense hybrids.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are thought to bring the best of both worlds – a large enough battery to take care of your daily tasks, paired with a gas engine for longer trips or when you can’t find a charger. For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones.

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Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars

Baua Electric

But the government aims to change that, to the tune of a $1 billion investment to encourage people to ditch their gas- or diesel-burning cars for electric ones. But petrol cars take the lead, gaining more than 29% market share, according to Electromaps. for PHEVs, during that same time. BEVs still only have a 3.9%

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type. . They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs. BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. HOW DOES AN ICEV WORK?

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Auto sales drop to new low in Norway

Push EVs

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). For example, petrol-only vehicles (with relatively high CO2 emissions) are now taxed much higher in Norway. That’s the reason why there was a December rush of 2,503 petrol-only units, whilst January saw just 36 units, roughly two orders of magnitude less! January’s bestseller was the Volkswagen ID.Buzz.

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