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Big discounts help EV sales surge in UK as electric prices match petrol and diesel

The Driven EV News

EV sales were strong in October as the overall market slumped, helped along by a price war that is seeing EVs offered at prices that match petrol and diesel equivalents. The post Big discounts help EV sales surge in UK as electric prices match petrol and diesel appeared first on The Driven.

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Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

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Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars. The post Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest appeared first on The Driven.

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Petrol and diesel registrations drop dramatically

Baua Electric

However, Spain also saw big declines in petrol and diesel registrations. This decline was driven by petrol and diesel powertrains, although there were losses in every category except for full hybrids (HEVs) and mild hybrids (MHEVs). September’s numbers highlight the current state of the French new-car market.

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Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

The Driven EV News

Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs. The post Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Mahindra Thar diesel variants outsell petrol models by 10 times in May

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Jun 2024, 07:32 AM Mahindra Thar diesel variants sold 5,207 units in May 2024, while the petrol models recorded 543 units. Mahindra Thar diesel variants sold 5,207 units in May 2024, while the petrol models recorded 543 units. litre diesel and 2.0-litre

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Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

The Driven EV News

Europe's good news for electric vehicles could be bad news for Australia unless the Australian government follows with strong EV policy. The post Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher

The Driven EV News

The post Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher appeared first on The Driven. As electric vehicle numbers grow, recent reports might lead some people to fear fire risks will increase. The data suggests the opposite is true.

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