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KPMG Survey: execs say connected car generates 10x revenue than a conventional vehicle; market share based on units “outdated”; BEVs #1 trend

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Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

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New Ipsos study on autonomous driving finds most Americans simply enjoy the act of driving their vehicle

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The auto industry is also battling an awareness issue with the new technology. The study revealed there are connected car features drivers would be interested in today. Companies such as Tesla, BMW, and Toyota are considered most likely to build a safe and reliable Autonomous Driving Vehicle in the next five years.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Miller of Synovate believes that in the US “ 20% of the people are willing to pay up to 10% of the vehicle’s purchase price more (i.e. Edwards and Miller both emphasized the importance of a buyer’s emotion in purchasing a vehicle. You can move from a BMW 3 series into a Prius and be proud. United States.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Even if interest in purchasing an EV is increasing, close to 70 percent of Americans are still leaning towards buying an ICE vehicles as their next purchase. In the UK, only 14 percent of drivers plan to purchase an EV as their next car. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It can do this with little disruption to the way homes and industry purchase and use energy today. We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. BMW CEO Officer Oliver Zipse is set to announce the plan alongside its annual report on March 17, the person said. – March 10, Politico.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Not only are the charging stations placed conveniently, but by using a ChargeNet DC rapid charger , you can typically add about a 100 km range in 15 – 30 minutes, depending on how many kW you want, and the connection that your EV uses. of the country’s total electricity connections, but it’s growing fast. The New Zealand Power Grid.