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Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year

The Driven EV News

APRIL 9, 2024

With EV sales at 90 per cent of the new car market, the number of electric cars on Norway roads s likely to overtake petrol cars within the next 12 months. The post Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year appeared first on The Driven.

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Petrol Norway Electric Vehicles Vehicles

There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads

The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

September is expected to mark a significant milestone in Norway, with the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads set to exceed that of petrol vehicles. The post There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads appeared first on The Driven.

Petrol

Petrol Electric Cars Norway Vehicles

Petrol Sales In Norway Drop 8% Year Over Year

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 22, 2024

One thing that some people have pointed out, though, is that growing EV sales is one thing, actually reducing use of petrol (gasoline and diesel) and cutting carbon emissions. continued] The post Petrol Sales In Norway Drop 8% Year Over Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Petrol

Petrol Norway Sale Gasoline-Electric

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

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.

Petrol

Petrol Diesel Cars

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

Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 7, 2024

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.

Petrol

Petrol Grid Charging Electric Cars

Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids

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.

Petrol

Petrol Design Hybrid Kits

EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty

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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Petrol Pollution Grid Cars

Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales

The Driven EV News

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales appeared first on The Driven. Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent.

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Norway Petrol Sale Cars

Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

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.

Petrol

Petrol Solar Charging Australia

Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark

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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Petrol Hybrid Sale Vehicles

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

The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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.

Petrol

Petrol Diesel Price Sale

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

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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Petrol Australia Diesel Sale

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

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 4, 2024

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

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Petrol Electric Vehicles Sale Vehicles

Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers

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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Petrol Electric Cars Maintenance Cars

NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2023

The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Smaller electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents, too. And the rest of the vehicle must get heavier to provide the necessary structural support. Why does this matter? First and foremost is safety.

F-150

F-150 Climate Petrol Hummer

“I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data

The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

Toyota to stop sales of "petrol-only" versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. The post “I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data appeared first on The Driven. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe.

Petrol

Petrol Toyota Sale Australia

BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants

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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Petrol Australia BMW Price

Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

continued] The post Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement appeared first on CleanTechnica. A lot of projects go ahead on the basis of some positive business cases, underpinned by the quest to solve.

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Kenya Petrol Diesel Electric

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

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.

Petrol

Petrol Diesel Electric Vehicles Vehicles

An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar

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.

Petrol

Petrol Solar Charging Australia

Ford CEO Jim Farley posts an insightful ode to electric vehicles as a ‘lifelong petrol head’

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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Petrol Ford Electric Vehicles Insight

Can You Charge A Tesla Model 3 With A Petrol Generator?

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I have just spent the morning with the technical staff at Glenco Air & Power, experimenting with their Westinghouse portable generators and my Tesla Model 3. No one got hurt. The car didn’t blow up. Curiosity was satisfied. We now know why my Tesla Model 3 would not accept an emergency top-up charge from a […].

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Petrol Charging Tesla Power

Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. litre turbo-diesel engine. The post Get out of the way diesel!

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Petrol Australia Toyota Diesel

Ethanol production in Germany fell 12.88% last year from 2018; market share of E10 up 1 percentage point

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

Currently, the demand for bioethanol for use as an admixture in petrol is declining significantly throughout Europe because demand for fossil fuels has also fallen due to output and contact restrictions. million of them have a petrol engine, which is more than ever before. More than 31.4 —Stefan Walter.

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2018 Germany Market Production

Victory for EVs! FBT exemption prompts BMW to axe petrol-powered Gran Coupe and focus on big-selling i4

EV Central

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The success of BMW’s electric vehicle strategy in Australia has prompted the German luxury brand to axe its petrol-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe line-up. The petrol-powered two-door 4 Series Coupe and Cabrio continue on. “4 What’s going to be our mix of BEVs? What’s going to be mild hybrids? What’s going to be plug-in hybrids?

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Petrol BMW Power Powered

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2021

Bringing forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030 means that advancing vehicle electrification has never been more crucial. Through our work with D2H, we are delighted to demonstrate the tangible benefits and possibilities of using new ester chemistry in an automotive application.

Battery

Battery Batteries Charging London

BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2022

We will produce more than 600,000 e-drives per year while maintaining high production capacity utilization for diesel and petrol engines. This step is, without question, the most important milestone since the groundbreaking in 1979. By 2030, around half of our 4,400 employees will work in electromobility.

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BMW Austria Engine Petrol

BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And Its Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 29, 2023

Earlier this month, BYD launched the updated Qin Plus EV. It comes with a high-efficiency heat pump as standard. The electric motor has been upgraded to 150 kW. So, you can get a full BEV with a heat pump, with a 150 kW motor, and with a 57.6 kWh Blade battery for just $20,350 in […]

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BYD Petrol Honda China

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

If it wants to become part of the solution Uber needs to stop using petrol and diesel cars and rapidly shift to 100% electric rides. But the reality is that Uber is part of the traffic and pollution problem, adding car trips in our cities and adding to the climate and pollution crisis. That’s the right thing to do, full stop.

Pollution

Pollution Taxi London San Francisco

York study: Less traffic in first UK lockdown reduced NO2 pollution but caused increase in surface ozone

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2020

As well as looking at how we reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide by cutting diesel and petrol emissions, we also need to keep an eye on what is happening with ozone so we don’t create other forms of pollution dangerous to human health. These results are a cautionary tale. —Professor Lee.

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Ozone Pollution 2020 2015

Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2018

liter EcoBoost petrol engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometres (310 miles). Featuring an advanced hybrid powertrain system, the Transit Custom PHEV targets a zero-emission driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles) and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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Ford Production Turkey Lithium Ion

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With the rise of the on-demand economy, there’s been a rapid increase in the use of petrol-powered mopeds for urban deliveries such as take-away meals, and this has contributed to air quality issues in our cities.

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Recharge Carbon Lithium Ion Energy

Student-built hydrogen Le Mans style prototype beats gasoline-powered cars in Supercar Challenge race

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2019

Never before did a hydrogen-electric race car beat other cars in an official competition—let alone the kind of petrol-powered race cars we were racing against today. We’re incredibly proud of what we have accomplished today. This podium finish is the result of not just one year, but twelve years of dedication, faith and hard work.

Gasoline

Gasoline Hydrogen Power Powered

British Airways invests in LanzaJet; SAF offtake agreement

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

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.

Georgia

Georgia Carbon Fuel Emissions

How Clean Are Electric Cars?

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 1, 2022

How much CO2 can electric cars really save compared to diesel and petrol cars? To answer this question, we have developed a tool (see below) that compiles all the most up-to-date data on CO2 emissions linked to the use of an electric, diesel or petrol car. Originally published on Transport & Environment.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Clean Cleaning CO2

There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway’s roads

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Sometime this month, Norway will have more electric cars on its roads than petrol-only vehicles, according to an analysis of Norwegian government data.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Gas-Electric Norway Petrol

Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2021

Long-term low-level exposure to lead can adversely affect health and, while we don’t yet know the health implications of our findings, they suggest that leaded petrol might still be providing low level exposure which can have detrimental effects on health. —Dr Eléonore Resongles, co-corresponding author.

London

London Gasoline 2018 Petrol

Are diesel’s days numbered? All-new Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara to score plug-in hybrid petrol powertrains as Toyota RAV4 Hybrid outsells HiLux and Ford Ranger in Australia

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?

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Petrol Plug-in Australia

Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

The Driven EV News

APRIL 17, 2024

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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CO2 Plug-in Plug Companies

The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars.

Fully Electric

Fully Electric Porsche SUV Cayenne

Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work.

Petrol

Petrol Electric Cars Cars Electrical

Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores

The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australian petrol retailing giant Ampol has rolled out the first of its ‘at-destination’ AmpCharge electric vehicle (EV) charging bays as it seeks to expand its future business away from its… The post Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores appeared first on The Driven.

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Store Charging Petrol Future

First Ampol EV charger site goes live and is free until August

The Driven EV News

JULY 20, 2022

Petrol retailer Ampol's first EV fast-charging site has opened to public in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The post First Ampol EV charger site goes live and is free until August appeared first on The Driven.

Petrol

Petrol Charging

BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024

The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

BMW sees a massive surge in EV registrations in 2024 in Australia with its most popular electric model easily outselling its petrol equivalent. The post BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

BMW

BMW Battery Batteries Petrol

Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year

There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads

Petrol Sales In Norway Drop 8% Year Over Year

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

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

Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids

EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty

Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales

Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark

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

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

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

Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers

NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

“I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data

BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants

Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement

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

An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar

Ford CEO Jim Farley posts an insightful ode to electric vehicles as a ‘lifelong petrol head’

Can You Charge A Tesla Model 3 With A Petrol Generator?

Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

Ethanol production in Germany fell 12.88% last year from 2018; market share of E10 up 1 percentage point

Victory for EVs! FBT exemption prompts BMW to axe petrol-powered Gran Coupe and focus on big-selling i4

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

BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And Its Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

York study: Less traffic in first UK lockdown reduced NO2 pollution but caused increase in surface ozone

Ford starts production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric delivery van

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

Student-built hydrogen Le Mans style prototype beats gasoline-powered cars in Supercar Challenge race

British Airways invests in LanzaJet; SAF offtake agreement

How Clean Are Electric Cars?

There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway’s roads

Study finds lead from leaded gasoline persists in London air despite ‘90s ban

Are diesel’s days numbered? All-new Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara to score plug-in hybrid petrol powertrains as Toyota RAV4 Hybrid outsells HiLux and Ford Ranger in Australia

Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey

Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores

First Ampol EV charger site goes live and is free until August

BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024

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