3 d. ago Why are hybrids so dangerous? Scientists blame high mileage, quiet engines, and concentrated urban use for death rates that are three times higher than petrol cars

Scientists have revealed why hybrid vehicles are so dangerous, as new data shows the eco-friendly motors' surprising death rate.

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4 d. ago Petrol versus electric ‘fuel’ costs – an EV does the equivalent of 352 miles per gallon

With petrol costing an average of £6.17 a gallon to go around 40 miles, new research reveals an EV can go 350 miles for the same amount

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4 d. ago He threatened to petrol bomb his ex's home and said, 'I don't care if the kids are there'

Ryan Howells, 32, made threats against his ex-partner and her family after she ended their relationship and called her incessantly

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1 week ago Death rates in hybrids 'three times higher than petrol cars' as road safety experts call for inquiry

A total of 122 people died in hybrid car crashes last year, compared with 777 in accidents involving petrol cars, according to Department for Transport figures analysed by The Mail on Sunday.

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1 week ago Death rates in hybrids 'three times higher than petrol cars' leading road safety experts to call for inquiry

A total of 122 people died in hybrid car crashes last year, compared with 777 in accidents involving petrol cars, according to Department for Transport figures analysed by The Mail on Sunday.

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1 week ago Most and least reliable hybrid cars REVEALED: Which of these green(ish) motors can you really count on?

While always considered a stepping stone from ownership of a traditional petrol or diesel car before opting to go full electric, they tend to offer the best of both worlds with less compromise than an EV.

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1 week ago Most and least reliable hybrid cars REVEALED: Which of these green motors can you really count on?

While always considered a stepping stone from ownership of a traditional petrol or diesel car before opting to go full electric, they tend to offer the best of both worlds with less compromise than an EV.

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2 w. ago Carmakers sour on EU’s ‘disastrous’ petrol engine rule changes

As details have become clearer, executives warn the easing of the combustion engine ban would lead to more expensive vehicles

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3 w. ago EU abandons bid to force everyone to drive electric vehicles as it scraps 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars

In a major climbdown, the European Commission confirmed carmakers will no longer be forced to sell only zero-emissions vehicles.

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3 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars be scrapped?

Labour's plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in just five years' time will be axed by the Conservative, Kemi Badenoch has pledged.

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3 w. ago Car buyer demand for petrol and diesel bounces back as EVs took a walloping even before Rachel Reeves' pay

In a poll of UK motorists intending to purchase a new car in the next 24 months, 41% said their preference would be petrol or diesel, while just 19% would choose electric.

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3 w. ago Kemi Badenoch confirms Tories would scrap ban on sale of petrol and diesel cars as she warns Labour's Net Zero drive is 'economic self

Leader of the opposition. Kemi Badenoch, vowed to bring an end to Labour's push for electric vehicles, lambasting it as an 'economic act of self-harm'.

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3 w. ago Britain will press ahead with banning new petrol and diesel cars despite Europe set to ditch its own plans

BRITAIN will press ahead with banning new petrol and diesel cars despite Europe preparing to ditch its own plans. Downing Street said it remained "committed" to phasing out all new non-zero emission car and van sales by 2035 and that there was "no change" in policy. Brussels had also planned to outlaw combustion engines by...

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3 w. ago UK will have to follow EU and delay ban on sale of diesel and petrol cars, experts warn

Labour environment secretary Ed Miliband under pressure as Europe prepares to water down key net zero pledge

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3 w. ago EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP

Decision would anger environmental campaigners, who say it would amount to ‘gutting’ of green dealBusiness live – latest updates The EU’s outright ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is poised to be watered down, a senior European parliament politician has said.The decision, expected to be unveiled by the European Commission on Tuesday in Strasbourg, would be a divisive move, angering environmental campaigners who argue it would amount to the “gutting” of the EU’s flagship green deal. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Ed Miliband faces massive pressure to ditch UK's 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban as EU drops move

Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has been left isolated after a Brussels kingmaker declared that the bloc's deadline for ending sales is being dropped.

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3 w. ago Plans to ban new petrol cars in the EU have been abandoned in hasty u

At least seven EU governments, including Germany and Italy , and several automakers have been lobbying for softer regulation.

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4 w. ago Are heavy EVs more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions than petrol and diesel cars?

With batteries adding additional bulk, there have been growing concerns that EVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians. A University of Leeds study has analysed UK crash data to find the answers.

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4 w. ago Major car brand to BRING BACK petrol hot hatch just a year after it was axed

HYUNDAI looks poised to revive the petrol-powered i30 N hot hatchback - just one year after it was axed. According to Autocar, the Korean firm is eyeing the gap left behind by Ford’s and Honda’s decision to axe the Focus ST and Civic Type R respectively earlier this year. The original i30 N, launched in...

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4 w. ago Labour under pressure to delay 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars with EU primed to push back its deadline

Brussels is reportedly preparing to announce that its ban will be delayed by five years to 2040 - a decade later than Britain's plan to outlaw sales of combustion engine models.

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