The Driven EV News

APRIL 16, 2024

Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 8, 2024

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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The Driven EV News

MAY 1, 2024

BMW launches new X2 range in Australia, including its first electric options that are priced around the same as the petrol variants. The post BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A kit designed to quickly and cheaply turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles has won a prestigious design award and could one day help cut Australia's transport emissions. The post Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 26, 2024

Despite the scaremongering and fear tactics that commonly seek to question and undermine the “clean” credentials of electric vehicles, new research has again demonstrated that EVs continue to have lower… The post EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Hybrids on top September was the first time that hybrid powertrains, made up of HEVs and MHEVs, overtook petrol to lead the new-car market. This came at the expense of petrol, dropping 1pp in market share, and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), which fell by 2.1pp. In January , petrol held a 35.2% year on year.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 15, 2023

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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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Sep 2024, 14:52 PM Tata Nexon sub-compact SUV has a wide range of powertrain options on offer, which include petrol, diesel, petrol-CNG and electric. Read more Tata Nexon sub-compact SUV has a wide range of powertrain options on offer, which include petrol, diesel, petrol-CNG and electric.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

Toyota to stop sales of "petrol-only" versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe. The post Toyota to end sales of petrol-only RAV4, Camry and Kluger, but still no real EVs in sight appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. The news has upset some automakers as they have already made integral investment decisions based on the upcoming goal.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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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Baua Electric

JULY 13, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Jul 2024, 14:54 PM Premium petrol has an octane rating higher than 91. This is a guide on premium petrol and the kind of fuel your car actually needs. --> Premium petrol has an octane rating higher than 91. This is a guide on premium petrol and the kind of fuel your car actually needs.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 8, 2023

The post Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers appeared first on The Driven. Fuel and maintenance savings means some electric vehicle owners are already cutting their transport costs "from day one".

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The post Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers appeared first on The Driven. Electric cars are winning a bigger share of in-cabin entertainment and technology in an effort to meet growing expectations from buyers.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 7, 2024

Analysis by CBA shows that new emissions standard will push total cost of ownership of an EV below that of a comparable ICE car. The post Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2024

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 turbocharged petrol engine from the Mahindra Scorpio N.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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My Energi

MARCH 9, 2023

• The average electric car remains cheaper to run than an equivalent petrol car • Fuel prices would need to fall below £1 per litre to make petrol cars cheaper to run • Electric car registrations exceeded expectations in 2022, beating forecasts by 7% Despite the average price of petrol falling below £1.50 With fuel at £1.50

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Electrek

JUNE 28, 2024

As a self-described “lifelong petrol head,” Farley definitely found his niche by heading one of the world’s most prominent automakers. Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley recently posted an opinion piece to social media, sharing a fresh and inspiring perspective about his newfound love for electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

State-owned oil marketing companies will cut the prices of petrol and diesel across the country by Rs 2 from March 15, 6 am, as per social media posts by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on X today. New prices would be effective from 15th March 2024, 06:00 AM,” the ministry said on X.

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Teslarati

JULY 16, 2021

Over the weekend, Ford unveiled a petrol fragrance for future Mach-E GT owners at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The OEM decided to create the new scent after it commissioned a survey where 1 out of 5 drivers said they would miss the smell of petrol after transitioning to an electric vehicle. The Fragrance is called Mach-Eau.

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Innovation News Network

JUNE 27, 2023

Find out how emissions from biofuels will be as bad as diesel and petrol due to large-scale land clearing. The post Are emissions from biofuels as bad as diesel and petrol? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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EV Central

JUNE 4, 2024

The RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger will soon drop their petrol-only drivetrain options and instead be offered solely with petrol-electric hybrid systems. The recently arrived new C-HR and soon-to-arrive new Camry are alreday confirmed as hybrid only, as is the Yaris hatchback.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 26, 2022

Petrol and diesel prices are through the roof. These […] The post The no-brainer that could save you from extremely high petrol prices appeared first on Electric Cars Report. By Thom Groot, co-founder of the Electric Car Scheme Drivers in the UK face a perfect storm. Second-hand cars are more expensive than ever to buy.

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 30, 2021

Rise of petrol prices boosting sales of electric two-wheelers in India . The rise in the petrol prices increases from INR 89.16/litre in Kolkata and New Delhi it is costing Rs 101.84. There are at least 25-30 cities where petrol price has crossed Rs 100 per litre. What you are spending on petrol price Rs.39,357.95

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The Driven EV News

MAY 18, 2023

New report says petrol and diesel car makers are using sports sponsorships to greenwash their polluting products. The post Petrol and diesel carmakers spend $4.5 It says ICE car ads should be banned in the same way as tobacco products. billion on sport sponsorship, much of it greenwash appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The post Toyota accused of trying to keep Australia “stuck in petrol powered dark ages” appeared first on The Driven. Toyota accused - again - of trying to water down Australia's vehicle emission standards in latest attempt to slow down transition to EVs.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 19, 2021

Here we take a look at how EVs compare to petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. As there are fewer moving parts in an EV compared to a combustion engine, they have lower maintenance costs which can translate to significant savings compared to petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Litre Petrol. Litre Petrol.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The post “Double the number of petrol pumps:” NSW promises 30,000 EV charging stations appeared first on The Driven. NSW Coalition government announces plans to install 30,000 EV chargers, and developing "right to charge" reforms in apartment buildings.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post Great Wall Motor’s Haval to ditch petrol, diesel from 2030 appeared first on The Driven. Automotive brand Haval has reportedly announced it will stop selling internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2030.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. The post Are diesel’s days numbered?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 2, 2023

New data shows electric road trips between Sydney and Melbourne can be 37% cheaper than the average petrol powered trip. The post Driving electric between Sydney and Melbourne is 37 pct cheaper than petrol, data shows appeared first on The Driven. But still no data on network uptime rates.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The delay came after Britain last year pushed back its planned ban on the sale of high-polluting petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.

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