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BYD’s Mega break-through! Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol

EV Central

That means for EV users future top-ups will be at least on par with a refill of petrol at your local servo. Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol appeared first on EV Central. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. Han L (left) and Tang L (right). The post BYDs Mega break-through!

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

The Driven EV News

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 Sales In Norway Drop 8% Year Over Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle sales have been growing strong over the past decade, and especially over the past four years or so. 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.

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

The Driven EV News

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.

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

The Driven EV News

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

CleanTechnica EVs

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

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

Teslarati

While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years. Credit: SMMT.

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