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Mazda Demio Skyactiv tops survey of Japan Eco Cars; Prius in 2nd place

Green Car Congress

A survey ranking Japan’s “Eco Cars” for the Japanese magazine Nikkei Trendy by research group SC-Abeam Consulting of 500 people involved in vehicle manufacturing, parts supply or sales has found a significant shift from pure economy and environmental friendliness to the more practical concern of cost. mpg US, 3.33

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5 great electric cars still eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant

Drive EV

The ZOE boasts the lowest running costs of any new EV available and, on a pound-per-range basis. Mazda MX-30. driveEV is the UK's only online magazine dedicated to electric cars. Additionally, MG has committed to topping up the grant to £3,000 until March 31, 2021. Renault ZOE – £27,495. Hyundai IONIQ Electric – Premium.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Ford and SCE will explore whether these batteries have other uses that could reduce their cost to consumers.

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