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Global Automotive Survey Finds Nearly Six in Ten People Prefer Green Cars, Even If Money No Object

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Market research firm Synovate released new study findings showing that nearly six in ten people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money was no object. Synovate asked respondents to forget about money for a moment and say whether they would buy green, dream or in between. The answer?

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The right way to get oil-rich West Asia to pressure electrical vehicles? Chinese language EV makers contemplate

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Some of the top oil producers in the Middle East are making ambitious promises to transition away from the fossil fuels that have underpinned their economic growth, and shift to green technologies that are key to the world’s efforts to reduce emissions. In the UAE, where the government sets petrol pricing higher at $3.43

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Survey says: green cars are in

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If you thought that the surging popularity of green cars was all down to drivers looking to save a bit of cash, then it might be time to re-evaluate. After all, market research firm Synovate has released a study showing that nearly six in 10 people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money were no object.

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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Japanese, Australian, Brazilian, South Korean and car buyers from the UAE were also vocal and highly critical in the focus groups, directing their anger and frustrations towards the US, believing it is the main cause of the economic slump felt around the world. People will return to car buying—it*’s just a matter of time.

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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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On 6 January, the two power companies—Northeast Utilities and National Grid—that had agreed to buy energy from Cape Wind terminated their contracts, saying Cape Wind had missed the 31 December deadline to obtain financing and begin construction. Northeast Utilities and its subsidiary NStar had agreed to buy 27.5%

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