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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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Tube Investments to launch electric 3 wheeler passenger vehicles in India

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The electric three-wheelers are growing rapidly in India and many big automobile manufacturers and startups have launched their electric vehicle s and some are still in a queue to launch. per cent to 572,400 units in 2018 when compared to 517,400 units sold in 2017-18.

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Blink and Hubject form partnership increasing access to EV charging networks in the US

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The partnership between Blink and Hubject, which will become operational in early 2019, will provide new opportunities for Blink and auto dealers by providing enhanced access for Blink to car buyers at the point of sale. was established in 2017 with offices in Santa Monica, San Francisco and Detroit. The US subsidiary of Hubject, Inc.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

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The cross-border index shows that the global search index for new energy charging piles has been rising year by year since 2017, especially since 2020. According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in September 2022, auto companies exported 301,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 73.9%.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Speak to your dealer representative about when these features will be available.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. To continue to decrease CO 2 emissions from the transportation of vehicles from its plants to dealers. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program.

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All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers 

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Many major automobile manufacturers like GM and Ford are investing billions to electrify their model in the next 10 to 15 years. To meet the demand for electric vehicles it is necessary to increase battery production which is a global arms race among major governments, battery producers, and automobile manufacturers.