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Survey Finds Fuel Efficiency Impacting US Consumers’ Future Auto Buying Decisions

Green Car Congress

A new survey by Capital One Auto Finance found that more than half of respondents (53%) say that their next car will be more fuel efficient than their current vehicle and 55% would be very likely or somewhat likely to give up a larger vehicle for a more fuel-efficient model when they buy their next car.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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In 21 of the 50 States there are cash, parking and rebate incentives to buy an electric vehicle. As electric vehicles become more popular, people will be looking into whether they’re worth it; our data suggests they are in terms of running costs, but it’s typically going to be more expensive in the first instance when buying the car.

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Hawaii becomes the 4th state to bring a NEVI EV charging station online

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The DOT currently operates a fleet of 43 Teslas and 45 Ford F-150 Lightnings and will buy more.) The federal NEVI program allocates $5 billion over five years to help US states create a network of EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors made up of interstates and major highways. Get started here. –ad*

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

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Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP. Investments.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. However low the cost of operations becomes; the buyer still has to find the money to buy the car initially.

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New EV Models Extinguish Range Anxiety

Electric Auto Association

For years, the media and automakers have thrown around the phrase EV range anxiety and how drivers could be disusaded from buy electric vehicles due to the small battery packs and limited range. According to the DoE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, charging station availability has increased from 2021 to 2022.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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Chances are that your customers are already asking about test driving and buying EVs from your dealership. While these stations are more expensive to buy and install, they’re necessary to keep your most popular vehicles charged between test drives. In January 2023, 7.1% percent share in January 2022” according to InsideEVs.