Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others siro, 11/09/2024 Science, Health & Technology Feb 29, 2024 | For more information, contact Lou Corpuz-Bosshart Electric vehicles are a critical part of Canada’s climate strategy, but a new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric—making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch. Location, location, location The researchers analyzed how far people need to drive their electric car to break even on the costs, factoring in the impacts of tax rebates and tax rates, charging costs, typical distance households travel in a region, and electricity costs—all of which vary from region to region. They found Quebec had the biggest advantage, followed by BC and Manitoba, while Nunavut came up last. “In Quebec, an electric car owner must travel at least 46 kilometers per day to come out ahead in comparison with owning a traditional car. In Nunavut, this number rises to 180 kilometers,” says study author Bassam Javed, a PhD candidate at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES). Small is beautiful These results suggest that if you’re looking to make the switch to electric, choosing a smaller, basic EV can realize more savings than a luxury electric car, says study … Continue Reading
Thar: Mahindra Experiences About 40 Percent Growth In Car Sales For February 2024 siro, 01/09/2024 Mahindra Experiences About 40 Percent Growth In Car Sales For February 2024 Indian automaker Mahindra has released its sales report for February 2024. Last month the company managed to sell over 42 thousand units of passenger vehicles, which is approximately an increase of about 40 percent in comparison to monthly sales of last year. With each passing month Mahindra is closing in on the gap in monthly sales chart with Tata Motors in the Indian market. The continuous rise in demand for SUVs can help Mahindra to secure the third position in the sales chart, also recently Mahindra had announced that it is increasing its production capacity to cater to the pent up demand. In February 2024, Mahindra managed to sell a total of 42,401 units of passenger vehicles. This figure includes products sold in the domestic market. This indicates a year on year increase in sales by 12,043 units which translates to 39.66 percent year-on-year increase in domestic sales. The sales figures for total passenger vehicles sold by Mahindra for February 2023 stood at 30,358 units. The year to date passenger vehicles sold by Mahindra in the domestic market this financial year till February 2024 is 4,19,246 units. This … Continue Reading
US News Announces the 2024 Best Cars for Families siro, 15/07/2024 Chrysler Pacifica celebrates its first-time win as the Best Minivan for Families. WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — US News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Cars for Families awards. US News evaluated 90 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. “The 2024 Best Cars for Families winners offer a number of safety features and a comfortable ride for all passengers, making them ideal for daily commutes or family adventures,” says LizOptitnikexecutive editor, US News. Toyota won the most awards this year with three, followed by Hyundai with two. The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica emerged as this year’s Best Minivan for Families, claiming its first title in over a decade. With a spacious interior, many safety features and unique attributes like Stow ‘n Go seating, the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica offers comfort and convenience in the competitive minivan class. Among Toyota’s wins, the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the 11th time. The 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid won the Best Hybrid Car for Families award for the second year in a row, and the 2024 Toyota Camry secured the Best Midsize Car … Continue Reading