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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

Baua Electric

But as the EV giant makes inroads outside of China, it is looking to change that, the old-school way, dealer by dealer. European consumers have no inkling of Chinese brands,” Daniel Kirchert, the head of e-mobility consultancy Noyo and former BMW executive, told Automotive News Europe.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Despite the apparent focus on electric power, seven in ten respondents to the KPMG survey say that the auto industry won’t be able to offer an electric vehicle that is as affordable as traditional fuel vehicles for mainstream buyers for at least four years. US automaker gains in market share. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

Green Car Congress

Forty-one percent of executives taking part in the survey believe that government subsidies are needed if e-vehicles are to become affordable. Brazil: 35% believe the share will be 1-5%. Other areas investigated by the survey include: Customer behavior and dealers. Western Europe: 33% believe the share will be 6–10%.