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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

The study found that of the roughly 100,000 charging points available today, 76% are concentrated in just four countries (the Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK). The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. There is no doubt that this is the future. —ACEA report.

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

Push EVs

This is more in line with the plugin weightings in the other large European markets of France and the UK. The new Honda “e:Ny1” (let us know what you think of this name in the comments) also made its debut, with just 5 units. The past two months of May and June have shown signs of returning to trend however.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." I cannot understand the rational for (developing) plug-ins." ( Agence-France Press ). 10/23/07 Honda Motor Co. See Chevy Volt for latest.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place. SA (2) FDX (2) FSLR (2) FedEx (2) First Solar (2) Ford (2) Ford Escape Hybrid (2) Ford Fusion Hybrid (2) GE (2) Global Solar (2) Government (2) HEV (2) Honda FCX Clarity (2) IBM (2) ITM.l (2) SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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