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Will the world run out of lithium?

Drive Electric

With global EV purchases continually rising , the sudden surge in demand has caused consumer concerns about the resultant demand for lithiu m, and the availability of this valuable resource, leading many to ask: will the world run out of lithium? Here are several reasons why the world is unlikely to run out of this vital resource.

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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). MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

Power steering is electric and as a result we don’t need to check the power steering oil level as there isn’t any. petrol engine is not running. The Atkinson cycle petrol engine was made for regular stop-starts and is very reliable. Priuses can burn oil. Two out of our four Priuses burn oil. My 2005 burns about 0.3-0.4

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Among liquid biofuels, ethanol is the most widely used for blending with petrol, while biodiesel and bio methanol are produced globally at a y lower scale. E10, which is a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% petrol can be used in existing vehicles, without any need for modification. the GHG emissions are ~50% lower than that for petrol.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

Team PluginIndia The Lithium mining FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) created by some paid media organizations and random YouTube channels is so bad, that many people read headlines of such articles and assume that Lithium mining is the worst thing in the world and is worse than extracting and refining 10,000 liters of oil used by an average ICE car.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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 electric vehicles 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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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. With no oil, air filter, gearbox, drive belts, or spark plugs, far less work must be done and at a much less frequent pace. These fuels are usually derived from fossil fuels, including petrol, diesel or compressed natural gas.

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