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

Green Car Congress

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. and Spain 0.6%). —Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. —ACEA report.

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India share of BMW Motorrad’s record sales in 2023 grows to over 4% | Autocar Professional

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BMW Group India, which registered its best-ever calendar year-to-date sales in CY2023 , continues to see its two-wheeler arm – BMW Motorrad India – maintain the strong momentum it has delivered since the past few years. With a record 8,768 two-wheelers sold in CY2023, YoY growth for BMW Motorrad India was 20.40% (CY2022: 7,282 units).

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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By comparison, the registrations of cars made in Germany and Spain – the second and third most popular origins – saw increases of 6% each during February. Despite the strides they have made in regard to performance and affordability, increasing awareness and shifting longstanding perceptions will take time.” in February last year.

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Ford launches FORD2GO car sharing program with its German dealer network; Ford poll shows 56% of Europeans would consider car sharing

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BMW is also exploring car-sharing services ( earlier post ), as is GM ( earlier post ) and Toyota ( earlier post ), but none have directly involved their dealer network at this point as Ford is. Ready and affordable access to a pool of available vehicles can provide on-demand transportation flexibility. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

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EV sales are also predicted to accelerate in the latter end of 2020 as vehicles continue to become more affordable and Britons realise they can save money on bills by purchasing one. Here is a table of the top EV manufacturers around the world: Top EV Manufacturer . of Countries Dominating the EV Market . Which EV are you looking at?

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. Sara Soria, Spain. Among the 63 contenders, the finest automobiles in each category emerged victorious in the initial voting round.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

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The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising. Stephen Corby: BMW i4. Yes, my best drive in an EV this year was, without question, the BMW i4 Gran Coupe. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.