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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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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally.

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Mitsubishi Motors to promote EVs with Hsinchu County in Taiwan

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It will analyze the demand and marketability throughout its operation to go forward with verifying more specifics for EV popularization, such as tax incentives and charging infrastructure installation.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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More than 90% of such vehicles are powered by internal combustion engines burning oil-derived fuels. Making conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles more expensive to run—through increased fuel or carbon taxes—is not enough to incentivize the majority of consumers to change. Click to enlarge.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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That’s around 16 times the GHG emissions of Iceland at that time, or the equivalent gas emissions of over 11 million vehicles in one year. In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption. million tonnes per year.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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The Climate Change Commission has recommended setting a time limit on light vehicles with internal combustion engines entering, being manufactured, or assembled in Aotearoa as early as 2030. Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines.