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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

EV Central

Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott told automotive media last week at a preview of the new-generation diesel-powered Triton ute that renewable power generation, such as solar, was critical to EVs making sense. Where is Australia for renewable energy power stations?” he asked. “We 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Maruti Suzuki, which is betting big on demand for the new Swift, has invested Rs 1,450 crore to manufacture this new model in India, and sell it both in the domestic market, as well as export to countries such as South Africa, and those in the Middle-East. litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit. litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit.

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Study recommends $10B/year US federal investment in energy RD&D and a substantial price on carbon emissions; leveraging the national labs and encouraging the private sector for a clean energy future

Green Car Congress

The study— Transforming US Energy Innovation —also found that it is very unlikely that the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 83% below 2005 levels by 2050 can be met without both the increased ERD3 investments and policies that price carbon emissions.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Driving an EV pushes these problems upstream, to the factory where the vehicle is made and beyond, as well as to the power plant where the electricity is generated. Then there is the fuel cycle—the activities associated with producing and using the fuel or electricity to power the vehicle through its working life. AFP/Getty Images.