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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar says that the new Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price of €39,900 (US$45,177). For the first 12 months of production, guide price of the launch edition is €59,900 (US$68,184).

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Survey finds LNG-fueled ship orders up 26% in six months

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High oil prices, impending emissions regulations and technical advancements are propelling the market faster than we expected. A key factor is International Maritime Organization Tier III emissions standards, which are slated to take effect in 2015-2016. Accelerating growth is what you would expect under these circumstances.

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Opel expanding and enhancing its LPG offerings; new 1.4L LPG Turbo EcoFlex for Astra and Meriva

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The entry price for the Astra 5-door 1.4 Turbo LPG ecoFLEX is €22,670 (US$29,384), for the Astra Sports Tourer LPG €23,770 (US$30,810) and for the Meriva LPG version prices start at €22,240 (US$28,827) (all recommended retail prices in Germany, including VAT). Tire repair kits are offered as standard on board all LPG vehicles.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.

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Maersk Line CEO calls for major changes in shipping industry; reliability, ease of business, environmental excellence

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Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding called for major changes in the shipping industry during the keynote address to the container shipping and logistics industry at the TOC conference in Antwerp, Belgium. Why shouldn’t we make it easier and give customers instant prices and instant confirmation of their booking? —Eivind Kolding.

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Renault boosts range of ZOE EV to 400 km with new 41 kWh pack option

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The ranges are for ZOEs equipped with either the 75- or 90-horsepower version of the standard R75/90 motor, previously known as the R240 ( earlier post ). The standard ZOE battery has a capacity of 22 kWh, with a corresponding range of 240 km NEDC (149 miles) and estimated real-world range of 170 km (106 miles).

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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Nearly two inches wider than the e-tron and e-tron Sportback models, the e-tron S is the only Audi “S” model with wider bodywork than the standard model. wider than previous e-tron models; standard 20" wheels (9.0" Matrix-design LED headlights come standard. Both e-tron S models come standard with a 12.3" upper and 8.6"

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