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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market. Recall that new tax changes have applied from January 1st. PHEVs, with their middling emissions ratings, are taxed somewhere in between.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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A just transition

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Benjamin Franklin noted that there was nothing certain in life except death and taxes. Few people are going to drop thirty grand on a petrol driven car a couple of years before their sale is banned and their consequent resale value plummets. We all know it is coming and probably sooner than we think.

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Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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Turbo Petrol LPG. Unlike an aftermarket conversion, the 120 HP 1.4 Furthermore, there are reductions on the Provincial Transcription Tax (IPT) and on road tax payment in some Italian provinces. Fiat will also soon introduce a dual-fuel (LPG/Gasoline) version of the 500L and Fiat 500L Trekking. l/100 km (26.4 l/100 km (26.4

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Why personalisation matters for electric vehicle transition

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However, to fully understand cost implications from an EV purchase it is vital to understand the total cost of ownership (TCO) – the full vehicle cost over its lifetime including purchase, resale, fuel, maintenance, taxes, etc. Only a personalised view can inform these numbers accurately.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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Learn How India’s EV Manufacturers Are Promoting Green Mobility

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Though a goal of 100% electric vehicles by 2030 has been set, most industry experts believe that is too ambitious but, a conversion rate of 40-45% by 2030 is a realistic goal. . The government’s push to encourage EV adoption through subsidies and tax breaks has boosted market growth even further. E-Bikes/Electric Bicycles.