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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

Teslarati

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. That means you’ll still be able to buy new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035, in line with countries like Germany and France.

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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Launches Two Kia e-Niro 1st Fully Electric Emergency Response Vehicles

EV Obssesion

Two Kia e-Niro adapted for use as electric emergency response vehicles The cars will be used as part of an initial pilot study Each car is equipped with life-saving equipment, medication and supplies for first responder paramedics Estimated 25 per cent reduction in maintenance costs over a petrol or diesel equivalent Two Kia e-Niro […].

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Over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021

Drive Electric

Reasons for this substantial 2021 increase in EV numbers include: The UK government’s recent announcement that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end by 2030 (and sales of plug-in hybrids will end by 2035) has already focused people’s minds on EVs. The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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Tesla continues to dominate EV sales in the UK

Push EVs

The YoY fall in share of plugins reflects the temporary bounce back of petrol-powertrain volumes YoY (from 23,952 to 32.331 units). This is likely due to dealers wanting to clear a backlog of “old” petrol-car stocks ahead of the new licence plate arriving in March. Volkswagen and Kia filled out the top 5 spots. a year ago.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

So, with supply slim and prices high, is going electric necessarily the right choice for every motorist? Pushing your budget a little further, you can easily stray into the realms of a Kia Niro, Mazda MX-30, MG ZS, Hyundai Kona or DS 3 Crossback. Will the price cap rise far above petrol prices and massively impact my finances?

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Why Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is the track EV you’ve waited for

EV Central

Can a performance electric car deliver the same thrills, driver involvement and engagement as a petrol equivalent? While you can just top up your petrol tank from a jerry can, no such luck with batteries. In 2023, Hyundai will introduce its first fully electric performance car, the Ioniq 5 N. How can you make it survive on the track?”

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