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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. Electric automobiles have, for whatever reason, been framed as a moral good by both industrial and government actors.

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European automakers request 6-month postponement of new Euro standards due to COVID-19

Green Car Congress

up of stocks at manufacturers, importers and dealers. While we accept that pollutant emissions are a sensitive political matter, we would like to emphasize that the proposed postponement will have no impact whatsoever on the emission level of the vehicles concerned or on air quality. 19 has caused a significant build?up

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions. We believe the fastest way to lower greenhouse gases in the transportation sector is to offer drivers lower carbon choices that meet their needs.

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Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles 

Electric Vehicles India

The development of internal combustion engine vehicles, especially automobiles, is one of the greatest achievements of modern technology. The automobile industry has made contributions to the growth of modern society by satisfying many of its needs for mobility in everyday life. .

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Zomato, Kotak Mahindra and Gogoro join hands to advance the ownership of EVs

Electric Vehicles India

The alliance intends to provide convenient routes for delivery partners to take use of the benefits of Smartscooters and battery swapping while lowering air pollution. The company also offers inventory funding to dealers and has tie-ups with several automobile manufacturers for providing financing options to their customers.

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Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says  Nitin Gadkari 

Electric Vehicles India

The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari have once again explained that the National Automobile Scrappage Policy will help to increase the economic growth and boost employment generation in the country. It will also help to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

Green Car Congress

The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). —Eric-Mark Huitema, Director General of ACEA, the automobile manufacturers’ association.

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