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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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While first-time BEV owners have a learning curve to become familiar with driving range, BEV veterans have experience and knowledge with real-world vehicle range that results in higher levels of satisfaction with battery range (+78 points) and accuracy of stated battery range (+49). There’s essentially more to go wrong.

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. This wide range in fuel economy is largely dependent on drive cycle. Source: NREL. Click to enlarge.

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EV charging is changing, Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms

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In November 2022, Tesla released specifications for what it dubbed the North American Charging Standard (NACS) , essentially offering it to the EV industry at large. Tesla fans hailed the move as another stroke of genius by the company that proved to the world that long-range EVs could be viable, attractive and profitable.

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Cooper and Ricardo Unveil 2-Cylinder Engine Family for World Markets

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The 2-cylinder engine is the first of a range that will expand to include 4- and 6-cylinder engines. Ricardo and Cooper Corporation of India launched of the first of a completely new range of Cooper engines at the Delhi Auto Expo. Click to enlarge.

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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

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All of these statistics indicate that India is steadily progressing toward an EV revolution. As a result, the cost of building EV charging stations is restricted to chargers, electricity, software, infrastructure, advertising, workers, and maintenance. Technicians, Manpower, Maintenance etc: Rs. Steps To Follow. 3,50,000 / year.

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US study of miners links heavy exposure to diesel exhaust to increased risk of lung cancer death; researchers suggest implications for urban areas with high exhaust concentrations

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According to the investigators, this is the first study based on estimates of quantitative historical exposure to diesel exhaust to yield a statistically significant, positive increase in lung cancer risk with increasing diesel exposure with adjustment for potential confounding from cigarette smoking. and other risk factors for lung cancer.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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Range resilience. Range distance. Range confidence. This preference is fueled by advancements in battery technology, leading to enhanced range. Moreover, the continuous expansion of EV charging infrastructure nationwide further reinforces confidence in extended range capabilities.

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