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UK: Latest data shows stark reality of EV running cost savings compared to petrol

Electric Cars Report

The average cost of charging an electric vehicle at home is around half of the 1,205 yearly cost for fuelling a petrol car, but latest figures show that smart charging can reduce these costs to 400, and vehicle to grid (V2G) charging can slash annual EV charging costs to 250 or even less.

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NTU Singapore team develops ultra-fast charging Li-ion battery with new TiO2 gel anode material

Green Car Congress

The new battery will also be able to endure more than 10,000 charging cycles. Chen expects that a new generation of fast-charging batteries will hit the market in two years. A battery equipped with the new anode material can be recharged up to 70% in only 2 minutes. A paper on their work is published in the journal Advanced Materials.

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Make It Yours: The Best Ways to Personalize Your Electric Car

Clean Fleet Report

Electric cars are efficient, modern and packed with cutting-edge tech, but sometimes they can feel a little standard. Unlike petrol and diesel cars, which come with a range of customization options from the factory, EVs tend to have a sleeker, more uniform look. That doesnt mean yours has to blend in with the crowd.

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Electric Cars In Ireland: How To Get To The Tipping Point?

Green Car Reports

Ireland is--or should be--an ideal place for large-scale adoption of electric cars. The island is compact; it has a vibrant IT sector, a favorable policy environment, and petrol and diesel fuel each cost roughly $8 per gallon--about eight times what it costs to charge an electric car on off-peak electricity.

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“Petrol Forever!” In New Zealand!

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle owners in New Plymouth, New Zealand, are out of luck if they want to charge their cars in the city’s town centre.

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ITF analysis finds that societal costs for electric cars and vans range from €7K to €12K more than fossil-fueled equivalents

Green Car Congress

The analysis, “Electric Cars: Ready for prime time?”, finds that the societal costs for electric cars and vans range from €7k to €12k (US$8,889 to $15,238) more than fossil-fueled equivalents. The current generation of electric cars represents a significant improvement over previous ones.

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Electric Vehicle Makers Hitting Targets For Petrol-Free Car Sales In UK

CleanTechnica EVs

BMW is among the automakers leading the charge to meet a 2030 electric vehicle sales goal in the UK -- ahead of schedule, no less. The post Electric Vehicle Makers Hitting Targets For Petrol-Free Car Sales In UK appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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