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Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey

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A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work. Out of the petrol drivers surveyed, a majority of them, 57%, were only able to answer 2 out of 10 questions correctly, and 90% got less than half correct.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. From the battery, the power is delivered to the control module and electric motors of the vehicle. Engines that run on petrol or diesel are one of the main sources of PM2.5

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Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs

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1] In comparison to diesel sales, which are down 12% compared to 2023, and petrol sales, which plummeted 7.8% As a result, some respondents admitted to not being interested in buying an EV full stop, while others said they would only consider purchasing if prices dropped considerably. Personally, I think it’s the latter.

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Zero Emission Vehicle mandate comes into force

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While the government may have pushed back the ban on new ICE-powered car and van sales from 2030 to 2035, the ZEV mandate is still a hugely important step forward for the industry. The EV industry is therefore set for a promising year and, personally, I don’t think there’s been a better time to buy a BEV.

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2035 Canberra ICE ban an important step, but a drop in the EV ocean

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And yet I must admit I felt a twinge of something adjacent to admiration for our capital, a country town that’s always willing to go for woke, this week when it announced that new fossil fuel-powered vehicles would be banned in the ACT from 2035. READ MORE: EVs no more expensive than petrol cars: ACT Government.

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Hyundai India’s sporty N Line models click with new-age buyers, expanded to Creta | Autocar Professional

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The ‘N-Line cars’ that run the most powerful engine in the range, get some suspension modifications and have some sporty additions on the exterior and interior. The Creta N Line is powered by a potent 160hp, 1.5-litre litre turbo-petrol engine, coupled with either a 7-DCT or 6-MT gearbox.

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7 Benefits of Switching to Electric Cars

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Buying a new car is always a significant investment, often involving plenty of research and testing beforehand, and buyers will likely give new, upcoming electric models a similar treatment. As the price of oil and petrol continues to rise, electric vehicles are emerging as an answer to the problem of dwindling resources.