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Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads

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According to the survey, the combined consumer expectations in China, the United States, Europe, and Japan for EV range are two to three times (320 to 480 kilometers or 200 to 300 miles) the current market offering (160 kilometers or 100 miles) from major automotive manufacturers. At 12 RMB a liter ($1.83/liter, per gallon.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. There are also plans to conduct public-road tests of the TOYOTA Plug-in HV in the United States and in Europe.

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