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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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Meet Vessev and its ultra-efficient electric hydrofoil boat designed for smooth tourist rides

Baua Electric

The VS—9 was designed using the same state-of-the-art foiling technology used in the America’s Cup (the oldest international competition still operating in any sport) to maximize efficiency and range by foiling above the water. But that’s not all.

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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).

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Honda and GM prove hydrogen cars can work | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In February, Honda unveiled the production version of its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in, which goes on lease sale to customers in Japan and the US later this year. In February, Honda unveiled the production version of its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in, which goes on lease sale to customers in Japan and the US later this year.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024 The legislation has been watered down from the preferred ‘Option B’ the government presented in its impact analysis published in early February, which was followed by a month of intense debate and attracted many submissions from auto makers, interest groups and individuals.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

Within the framework of the fleet study, Volkswagen is implementing a total of 20 of the latest generation Golf Variant twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid electric cars as research vehicles. In parallel, more and more electricity is being generated from solar and water power. Volkswagen study Golf Variant twïnDRIVE. Click to enlarge.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

EV Central

Expect a 10-80 percent charge to take around 25 minutes and for a quick five-minute plug-in to add up to 100km when conditions are optimal. When it arrives, Land Rover says buyers won’t have to compromise either its on- or off-road capability and that the Range Rover Electric will be as fast as its flagship P530 version.