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April 2023 – Good month for Volkswagen in the UK

Push EVs

Outlook The UK auto industry body, the SMMT , note that the annual growth in auto sales is one of the bright spots in an otherwise gloomy UK economy. For consumer spending, relevant to the auto market and EV sales, very high energy and food price inflation are weighing on consumer pocket books. PushEVs.

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Electric Car Watch #9: Where is the Strom-R3 electric car?

Plug In India

As many of you know, I’m a small car enthusiast as are many members of our team, and I instantly fell in love with this car and booked it. I booked the 200 km variant, as I travel a lot both within and without city limits. I booked my car in Feb 2021 and delivery was promised within 12 months. The car costs Rs 4.5

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in Germany

Push EVs

Specific to the German auto industry (the country’s largest employer), IFO finds that auto manufacturers’ assessment of their current situation improved over May, though automotive suppliers’ assessment was down from May. What are your thoughts on the German auto market’s transition to EVs? PushEVs.

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The Staggering Scale of the EV Transition

Cars That Think

We often converse on Friday afternoons about what he’s hearing from industry insiders and academics on whatever subject he’s currently investigating. Our conversations are jovial, sometimes alarming, and always edifying, at least for me. I’ve been fortunate to be Bob’s editor for many of his ambitious projects.

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The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks

Cars That Think

The result is a 12-part series and e-book, The EV Transition Explained , that explores the tightly woven technological, policy, and social issues involved. I also reviewed hundreds of reports, case studies, and books surrounding EVs and electrical grids. My response to each proclamation is often a shrug followed by “It depends.”

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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

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. In particular, we need to commit to the PHEV: to its production and use on a wide scale, and to the development of renewable biofuels and electricity.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

Teslarati

Tesla is the face of the EV transition, and its ambiguous position on deep sea mining could drive investment in this controversial industry. Conversely, a clear stance restricting Tesla’s use of deep sea minerals can drive innovation and battery mineral tech, recycling, and circularity. So like, the important thing is you get it.

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