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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. of total EU car sales in 2017. percentage points between 2014 and 2017.

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Toyota develops fuel cell system for maritime applications; first application on Energy Observer

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Embarking in June 2017 from Saint-Malo Port in France, Energy Observer is an electrically propelled vessel of the future that is operated using a mix of renewable energies and an on-board system that produces carbon-free hydrogen from seawater.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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VinFast VinFast is a Vietnam-based company that was established in 2017 by Vingroup. Their affordability could potentially make them a popular choice as more car owners look to buy an EV on a tight budget. Now, they plan to sell to markets abroad, already launching dealerships in the US and Germany.

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ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015

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The uptick in New Jersey sales is over twice as robust as already strong national sales: For the first half of 2017, US consumers bought 38% more plug-in electric vehicles than in the same period in 2016, even though automobile sales are down overall. Interest in these cars is growing.

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Achates Power and Aramco Services Company partner on opposed-piston engine projects; Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)

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At NAIAS 2017, Achates Power announced it was developing a 2.7-liter, 2017) “Ignition studies of two low-octane gasolines.” Gautam Kalghatgi, Bengt Johansson (2017) “Gasoline compression ignition approach to efficient, clean and affordable future engines”. liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., Earlier post.) 2017.07.006.

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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 dominate 2021’s EV sales charts…and it’s not close

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Despite only being in Tesla’s lineup for a little over a year, the all-electric crossover has established itself as the most popular electric vehicle in the world today, surpassing its sibling Model 3, which really brought Tesla into the conversation of mass-market, affordable vehicles.

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Honda to unveil prototype of Gen 3 Insight hybrid at Detroit show; two-motor hybrid system

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The second-generation Insight made its debut in 2009 as the most affordable hybrid on the market. At the 2017 North American International Auto Show we announced our Honda Electrification Initiative with the intention to make two-thirds of Honda’s global vehicle sales electrified vehicles by 2030. First-generation Insight.

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