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Westport and Volvo Car to introduce V90 Bi-Fuel into Belgium and Luxembourg

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Unveiled at the 95 th European Motor Show in Brussels in January, the Volvo V90 Bi-Fuel is now available for order at participating Volvo dealers; deliveries are scheduled for May 2017. The Volvo V90 Bi-Fuel is produced at the Volvo Car factory in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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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. With almost 250,000 electric cars at the end of 2017, the five countries account for roughly 8% of the total number of electric cars around the world.

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

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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. However, carbon taxes can be critical in pushing electricity providers to decarbonize their operations. —McCollum et al. Click to enlarge.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

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25 per cent consumption tax that is charged on most consumer goods are extra charged with purchase tax. On issues related to charging facility which most countries like US, Sweden, Canada do face, Norway is far ahead of them. By 2017, the number of stations increased to 300 from 2014. In Norway, most cars are imported.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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Tax exemption for EV purchases and non-financial support remain in place, after an extension, as the automotive industry is seen as one of the key drivers of economic growth. Around 25% of all cars sold in France and the United Kingdom were electric, 30% in the Netherlands, and 60% in Sweden.