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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for … In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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T&E: VW sells least polluting Euro 6 diesels in Europe; no brand meets Euro 6 in real-world driving; loopholes & defeat strategies

Green Car Congress

A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that Volkswagen is currently selling the least polluting (Euro 6) diesel vehicles. also found that no brand in Europe complies with the latest Euro 6 air pollution limits for diesel cars and vans in real-world driving. However, the report “ Dieselgate: Who? Defeat strategies.

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CNG becomes cheaper in Mumbai. How much it costs in other metro cities?

Baua Electric

In the last couple of years, CNG has found a rapidly growing footprint in the transportation sector owing to the sky-high price of petrol and diesel. Also Read : Is Maruti Suzuki more focused on CNG and hybrids than pure electric? (HT_PRINT) Mahanagar Gas (MGL) on Tuesday announced a price cut for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by ₹ 2.5

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Petrobras joins Model Fuels Consortium II

Green Car Congress

Petrobras was a participant in the inaugural phase of the Consortium and is keenly interested in the Consortium’s work toward creation of accurate fuel models and combustion simulation tools that will enable the next generation of more efficient engines used for transportation and power generation.

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

The Truth About Cars

Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have just collectively promised to develop a slew of hydrogen-reliant engines designed to power small vehicles. That makes it incredibly energy inefficient and results in a lot of extra pollution. Of course, that was a few years ago and the industry’s messaging can turn on a dime.

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Toyota’s Entry into EV Market

Electric Vehicles India

Toyota’s bZ denotes beyond zero, which means that their intention is to completely get rid of pollution caused by the transport sector. To accomplish their dream, they will be accompanied by four other major automakers, they are BYD, DAIHATSU, SUBARU, SUZUKI in the development of the bZ series of vehicles.

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