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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

Green Car Congress

Honda will begin a European demonstration program of the battery-electric EV-neo scooter in conjunction with Barcelona City Council (Spain) beginning in July 2011. Honda will provide Barcelona City Council with 18 EV-neos for the period of one year. The EV-neo operates using a Honda in-house manufactured brushless 2.8

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

Electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs)—battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—accounted for 1.5% and Spain 0.6%). The European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN) will vote on the European Commission’s proposal for future car and van CO 2 targets on 10 July. —Erik Jonnaert.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

By comparison, the registrations of cars made in Germany and Spain – the second and third most popular origins – saw increases of 6% each during February. The volume of plug-in hybrid cars made in China fell by 62% last month, with these vehicles making up just 3.4% February 2024 was a positive month for the new car market in Europe.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

Tesla will comfortably outsell Lexus, Honda, Jeep and others with its Model Y a chance to be the top seller among electric vehicles (December sales figures will confirm whether it overtakes the Model 3 for overall the overall 2022 sales leader ). A new government and a change in mindset made 2022 a significant year for electric cars.