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An analysis of Transport & Environment data showed that electric-car drivers in Europe pay, on average, less than half what diesel drivers pay per kilometer in charging or refueling costs. This comes as the cost of a diesel tank has risen by about €32 since the beginning of the year, amid calls to support low-income households and accelerate the transition to electric transport.
The article discusses a final rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation that lowers the 2031 average fuel-economy target from 50.4 to 34.9 miles per gallon, with estimates of higher fuel costs and increased emissions. It presents a critical assessment of the change’s effects on consumers, the auto industry, and the trajectory of electric vehicles.