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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma. fine particulate matter pollution).

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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To tackle the seemingly looming energy crisis, more households than ever are turning towards renewable energy generation as a solution to safeguard against an unpredictable market. But while increasing renewable uptake should be commended from an environmental perspective, will self-generation really protect you from escalating energy bills?

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

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Currently, available electric vehicles have an average battery range of 480km, but technology is advancing so rapidly that new models can drive for almost 550km on a single charge. The average Kiwi drives just 38km per day , so an EV owner can go for at least 10 days without a recharge. EV charging vs. petrol costs.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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Audi’s basic goal is to combine renewable energy (e.g. Energiewende”, the term applied to Germany’s policy of transitioning to an energy portfolio dominated by renewable energy (as well as a shift to more distributed generation), thus also applies to the vehicle fuel tank for Audi’s e-fuels, Mangold suggests. Earlier post.)

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles.

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Will the world run out of lithium?

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Lithium is commonly used for rechargeable batteries, particularly in Electric Vehicles (EVs). Most analysts suggest lithium will never see shortages, cartels or sale restrictions that oil does – so really, there is no need to worry about the world running out of lithium – worry about petrol and diesel instead.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). THE BOTTOM LINE.