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Renault presents new 1.3L TCe engine at Geneva; co-developed with Daimler; ~1M units per year

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Renault is presenting the new turbocharged gasoline 1.3 Our new petrol engine harnesses the expertise of the engineers that work for Groupe Renault, the Alliance and our partner Daimler. TCe engine, co-developed by the Alliance and Daimler, at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks

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While fires happen far less often in EVs than petrol and diesel cars, EV fires present new challenges to firefighters. A UK company has come up with a solution. The post Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks appeared first on The Driven.

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lowest priced electric scooter in india in 2024

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The surge in petrol prices by 16-20% over the last year has prompted commuters to opt for cost-effective electric alternatives. In the past 12-16 months, the electric two-wheeler market has expanded significantly, with brands now presenting The post lowest priced electric scooter in india in 2024 appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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However, Tata Motors, which is present in both the ICE and EV segments, has urged the government not to cut taxes on hybrid cars, reported Reuters. Hybrid cars see higher tax incidence in India compared to their pure petrol counterparts, despite emitting lower pollutants into the environment.

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Tesla donates destroyed Model 3 to Australia fire safety investigation

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You can also learn about the initial results from the testing here , as shared in a 78-minute video presentation from EV FireSafe to the NSW Association of Fire Investigators. Glenn Pröbstl, EV FireSafe’s Shipping and Automotive Lead, said during the initial presentation that the fire investigation was particularly fruitful.

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Kia Clavis spotted ahead of launch, could debut in late 2024

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Roof rails are present on the SUV but as of now, it is not known whether they are there for function or just for looks. Also Read : Kia confirms EV9 to launch in 2024, to be its first three row EV in India The Kia Clavis is anticipated to come with both petrol and EV powertrains. litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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The paper, “Market Development for Green Cars”, presents and analyses policies, programs and approaches for the development, market introduction and diffusion of green cars (primarily from the demand (pull) side). It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies.