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

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia Now that Electric Vehicles are an increasingly attractive and attainable option for personal vehicle buyers , governments around the world have issued various petrol vehicle bans which will be implemented over the coming years. Why should the government interfere?

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StoreDot unveils its cell-to-pack I-BEAM XFC concept

Baua Electric

The 100in5 cell technology enables charging 100 miles or 160 km of range in just five minutes, and the Israel-based company says it’s on target for mass production readiness of its 100in5 technology in 2024. StoreDot’s strategic investors and partners include Daimler, VinFast, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Ola Electric, Samsung, and TDK.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter liter unit and its 4-speed automatic transmission. With a high 12.8:1 Earlier post.). 4-cylinder gasoline engine. V6 gasoline engine.

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Renault to Produce Electric Fluence in Bursa, Turkey

Green Car Congress

As at Maubeuge, where the Group will produce electric, petrol and diesel Kangoos, this option will limit the entry price of the program and ensure an industrial fast start, while ensuring top-level quality. Renault will launch the Fluence EV first in Israel and Denmark, followed by other countries, from the first half of 2011.

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Berkeley researchers integrate ABE fermentation and chemical catalysis to produce bio-hydrocarbon blend stocks from sugars at high yields

Green Car Congress

Here we propose a chemical route to convert fermentation products from a variety of renewable carbohydrate sources into hydrocarbons that can be used for petrol, jet fuel and diesel. Dashed lines represent proposed recycle streams for continuous operation. Source: Anbarasan et al. Click to enlarge.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. We would recommend signalling a phase-out date for new petrol vehicles between 2030 and 2032, and confirming that in law in 2024/2025. An ICE bought today, is an ICE on the roads in 2036 requiring petrol.

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India To Develop EV Eco System Through State-Owned Oil Marketing Companies

Get Electric Vehicle

Indian Oil: From Filling Petrol To Charging EVs IndianOil is a state-owned company under the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and is leading the push for EV charging station opening. Likewise, Bharat Petroleum Corporation said in a separate news release they will also commission 7,000 charging stations during the same period.

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