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An electric car is displayed at the stand of German carmaker
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Boom of Electric Cars in Norway Causes Problem

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 16, 2017 | Technology

Oslo- The Norwegian capital is suffering from a problem, which may be raising discontent and dissatisfaction in other environmentally-aware cities. The problem is that Oslo’s residents are buying a lot of electric cars, so that the local government can hardly cope...

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An electric car is plugged into a charging point in London, Britain April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall

Britain Plans Billion-Pound Boost for Electric Cars

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 13, 2017 | Technology

London — ِAs part of plans to invest 2.5 billion pounds ($3.3 billion) by 2021 to help meet its climate change targets, Britain will spend one billion pounds to promote electric and other low-emission vehicles, and step up spending on research and innovation, Reuters...

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A fuel nozzle is seen at a gas station in Berlin April 3, 2012. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz

Sale of Petrol, Diesel Vehicles Banned in UK by 2040

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 26, 2017 | Business

Moving to cut down air pollution, Britain announced on Wednesday the soon to be outlawing of sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans as of 2040. Environmentalists, however, dismissed the proposals as shortcoming and not enough. The ban on petrol and diesel cars as...

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A general view taken on April 16, 2016 shows the Shuaiba oil refinery south of Kuwait City. (AFP)

Kuwait Petroleum International Chief: Refineries Will Continue despite Increased Electric Cars Production

by Wael Mahdi | Jul 19, 2017 | Business

Istanbul – The future of oil demand in wake of the growing request for electric cars was at the heart of discussions among officials and executives during the World Petroleum Congress (WPC) held in Istanbul, Turkey last week. International Energy Agency (IEA)...

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Image used for illustrative purpose. Computer science professor Christa Lopes’ Scion IQ electric car is plugged in her garage in Irvine, California. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Electric Vehicles on Roads Reach Two Million, Says IEA

by Mutlaq Muneer | Jun 12, 2017 | Technology

London- A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that the number of electric cars worldwide reached over two million by the end of 2016, and that automakers sold 750,000 cars last year with 40 percent growth rate compared to 2015 sales. In...