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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. For example, vehicles priced above INR 20 lakh are eligible for a discount of INR 50,000.

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

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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).

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Last year also saw a total of 379,837 petrol-ethanol powered vehicles sold in India. Demand for petrol-hybrid models is on the upswing too – the 331,761 units sold in 2023 marked a 72% YoY increase over 2022’s 192,904 units.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

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Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. Also, it raises awareness not only to manufacturers but also consumers that we don�t need to be dependent on petrol for our transportation. In terms of comfort, price and performance, this is one of those cars that can easily made it in our list.

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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As a result, you can get a much better EV, at any price, compared to price-competitive gas cars. Sales of Petrol and Diesel car are falling faster that anyone expected. This is a lot earlier than their 2025 target (which, to be clear, is not a legal requirement yet, more of a soft target agreed upon by Norway’s government).

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides. Pricing for the Carbon Launch Edition is $8,995; the regular model comes in at $7,495. Zapp claims that the 20-horsepower (18 kilowatt/kW) motor pulls the bike from 0-31 mph in a brisk 2.35 feet long and weighs 202 pounds.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. Although DC kits are less priced, they might not be as effective. Although larger capacities result in a greater range, keep in mind that they may also increase the price of the battery pack.

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