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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Their study is published in the journal Nature. outside of Norway.

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China’s BYD tops 1.6 million BEV sales in 2023

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million fully battery-electric vehicles last year, coming close to Tesla’s projected goal of 1.8 Adding up sales for all so-called new energy vehicles, including battery-only vehicles and hybrids, BYD sold 3 million vehicles in 2023. million in 2022, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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Blink and Hubject form partnership increasing access to EV charging networks in the US

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As a result of this partnership, Blink’s nationwide network of chargers will become accessible to all EV drivers participating in Hubject’s charging platform using their provider’s membership card and app. Our shared philosophy will help to get more Americans to drive electric vehicles. Blink Charging Co., Blink Charging Co.,

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. These vehicles are at the dealerships and on the roads, but this is just the beginning. —Auto Alliance.

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1.65 lakhs electric vehicles supported under the FAME II scheme 

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lakhs electric vehicles supported under the FAME II scheme . lakhs Electric Vehicles by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. Ministry also sanctions 2,877 Electric Vehicles (EVs) Charging Stations amounting to Rs 500 Crore in 68 cities across 25 States/UTs. Press Release: Ministry of Heavy Industries supports 1.65

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Zomato, Kotak Mahindra and Gogoro join hands to advance the ownership of EVs

Electric Vehicles India

On Tuesday, Gogoro announced that the partnership is to encourage the last-mile transportation sector’s rapid adoption of electric mobility. This partnership will provide a powerful opportunity for delivery partners to lead India’s transition to smart and safe electric transportation.”

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Tata Motors has launched its all-new Tigor EV

Electric Vehicles India

Tata Motors has launched its all-new Tigor EV. After the great launch of electric two-wheelers in India now it is the turn of electric four-wheelers that is from the homegrown automobile manufacturer Tata Motors. It is the second electric vehicle from the company with the Ziptron technology.

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