According to the nonprofit member organisation Consumer Reports, hybrids have 26 per cent fewer problems than cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE), i.e. gas and diesel-powered vehicles.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/11/30/evs-suffer-from-79-more-maintenance-issues-than-gas-powered-cars-report/

Additionally, by using an electric bike, you can contribute to reducing your carbon footprint by avoiding direct greenhouse gas emissions associated with the combustion of fossil fuels.

Source: https://ph-microscope.com/save-money-with-an-electric-bike-discover-the-cost-effective-alternative/

As consumers continue to choose EVs over normal combustion engine cars, these vehicles will require a vast charging network to support them.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/12/3-stocks-transforming-the-electric-vehicle-charging-landscape/

California to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine cars, it needs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waive its powers in the state, which would void current emission regulations that are in force.

Source: https://jalopnik.com/uaw-will-target-plants-to-strike-if-no-deal-reached-re-1850833656

Carbon monoxide is a gas, the product of incomplete combustion of a fuel.

Source: https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/ssm-notified-of-co-poisoning-of-tourist-lodged-at-private-apartment.html

Catalytic converters are an exhaust emission control device fitted to vehicles that convert toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants by catalyzing a reaction.

Source: https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/crime/driver-loses-two-catalytic-converters-in-six-weeks-after-ps3600-theft-at-doncaster-park-and-ride-4091300

Customers chose between a full-Hybrid 1.6-litre combustion version.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23440955.hyundai-kona-stylish-compact-fashionable-suv/?ref=rss

Emissions come from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc.; or emissions come from chemical production in owned or controlled process equipment.

Source: https://countryfolks.com/not-just-on-the-table-but-at-the-table/

FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) – EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday she is determined to counter challenges from U.S. subsidies for green technologies and to speed a currently blocked law on phasing out combustion engines from 2035.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/03/05/eus-von-der-leyen-5/

Fuel cells extract electricity from a fuel like natural gas or hydrogen without the need for combustion.

Source: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/23/02/06/2232240/power-grid-worries-force-amazon-to-run-oregon-datacenters-using-fuel-cells?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

Germany–the largest automaker in Europe–threatened to veto the legislation at the eleventh hour unless the European Commission committed to creating an exception to the rule for combustion engine vehicles running on so-called e-fuels.

Source: https://qz.com/eu-ban-combustion-engine-cars-electric-vehicles-germany-1850273664

He said: “We are in favour of an ambitious reduction of CO2 in transport, but we need to uphold technological neutrality and do not need a complete ban on combustion engines.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1743351/eu-news-eu-ban-fuel-cars-germany-veto-olaf-scholz-ursula-von-der-leyen-green-deal

Incentives and rebates can help take the sting out of a new electric vehicle; at the same time, upgrading a home or garage for EV charging can add an extra line-item to the bill that internal combustion cars don't require.

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1389271/2024-acura-zdx-range-anxiety-charging-credits-deals/

Internal combustion engine purchase intent dropped to 62% from 68%.

Source: https://jalopnik.com/2022-could-be-the-worst-year-for-car-sales-in-a-decade-1849948381

“It could be said that due to electric cars not having an exhaust or an air intake system where water can enter, they are actually safer than combustion engine vehicles when driving through water."

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1824275/electric-cars-luton-airport-fire

It’s a challenging discussion, because the regulations in each country are not moving at the same pace,” he said in reference to the banning of combustion engine vehicle sales in Europe before 2035.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/next-generation-nissan-qashqai-arriving-as-an-ev-in-2029/

Known by the codename L545, the internal combustion engine, which the Raging Bull says has been extensively revised, now sits at a 180-degree angle, still in a mid-engine layout, with two of the electric motors positioned at the front and one at the rear.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/lamborghini-reveals-details-of-new-hybrid-v12-engine/

Lightsey has called this shift in the automotive industry from gasoline combustion engines to the battery electric vehicle a once-in-100-year event.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/business/key-turning-points-how-sc-won-scout-motors-2-billion-ev-assembly-plant-in-60/article_a691a366-dedb-11ed-93d5-0ff1d5078e8e.html

“Motocross as a combustion engine sport is on the decline, due to the noise as they’re always in rural areas.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/youngest-motocross-racer-river-mathias-b2271973.html

Now, with the five-year breathing space, should you go down the electric route or stick with the conventional internal combustion engine to power your next new pride and joy?

Source: https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/motors-heres-why-kuga-might-be-the-answer-to-your-electric-334742/