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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

Green Car Congress

At the same time, the survey results also suggest enthusiasm for autonomous robot-taxis. The AlixPartners survey also found that large percentages of consumers who self-identified as likely buyers of higher-level, personal-use AVs said they’ll wait five or more years after widespread availability to buy one.

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BYD: Autonomous Vehicles Are "Basically Impossible"

The Truth About Cars

BYD, China’s largest electric automaker, isn’t as gung-ho about autonomous vehicles as many other auto industry giants. Companies can buy machines that perform the work done by humans, and the cost to break even on the investment only takes a few years. & [Image: Robert Way via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Three perspectives on China’s EV industry (spoiler alert: legacy brands are toast) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Retreating behind tariff walls or outright bans will further isolate America’s auto industry into a Galapagos market of ridiculous trucks sold at nosebleed prices.” Three recent accounts stand out from the pack. Williams asks.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

Wallbox

In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption. Buying the electric model in Norway is often good for your eco-conscience as well as your wallet. Ever since, the Norwegian Government has sought ways to curb its emissions.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

undoubtedly going to be a backlog, where demand exceeds production for the. Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. If electric cars can’t break out of niche status in.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

Plug In India

Also in 2020, new progressive electric scooter startups like PURE EV, Batt:RE have made significant improvements in product offerings and technology. For example, when you buy an EV, there is no Road Tax and Registration Fees. It's now up-to the auto industry to launch more EV's. They too have let 2020 pass by.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

During the intervening six and half years in the US alone, the auto industry will sell a projected 70-80 million internal combustion engine cars, pointing out the importance of improving today’s technology. He believes “ monolithic vehicle design ”—where people buy one car to fit all of their needs—is outdated. Click to enlarge.

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