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It’s official: Electric cars last 18 years on average, matching a typical petrol or diesel for longevity

EV Central

A fresh probe into electric cars longevity has found that battery-electric vehicles are lasting as long as a typical petrol or diesel, with many already judged more reliable than their combustion-powered equivalent. And surprise, surprise, global leader Tesla is the EV brand leading the way. per cent improvement for a petrol or 1.9

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Hot, Fresh Pizza Delivered With No Petrol

CleanTechnica EVs

It has been almost a year since I met with Ben Silver of Benzina Zero (which means “no petrol”). He talked then about how he has changed the way people move in Brisbane and wants to have a global impact. It looks like the beginning of his dream is coming true. Now he is looking […]

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EV battery test simulation technique helps OEM overcome fast-charge challenge

Green Car Congress

The project was delivered in conjunction with global speciality chemical company Croda, which provided fluids for testing and validation as part of an immersive cooling system for the vehicle’s battery pack.

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British Airways invests in LanzaJet; SAF offtake agreement

Green Car Congress

The fuel produced at the plant will deliver a reduction of more than 70% in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil jet fuel, equivalent to taking almost 27,000 petrol or diesel cars off the road each year.

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All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

The Driven EV News

The global road transport sector can still reach net-zero emissions by 2050, says BloombergNEF, but only if the last ICE vehicle is sold by 2038. The post All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai launches global advocacy program to highlight its leading role in hydrogen fuel cell technology

Green Car Congress

Car-tuning expert JP Kraemer, who questions his definition of adrenaline-fueled performance: can progressive fuel cell eco-mobility change the mindset of a true petrol head? Tech influencer AlexiBexi, who broadcasts a day in the life of hydrogen mobility, testing the range and refueling of the NEXO.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

Green Car Congress

Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% This was slower than the 1.7%

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