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

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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. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally. Norway, for example, has a stated ambition to sell only zero-emission cars by 2025.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. 78% of Millennials and 59% of older internet users expressed a wish for privacy.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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In those days, India revolved around the pulse of small cars, an automotive ethos that endured for decades, reigning supreme until 2017-18, after which tides started turning in the favour of SUVs (sports utility vehicles). Hatchbacks saw peak sales in 2017-18, at 1.5 Now, SUVs make up more than half of India’s PV sales.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Municipal fleet electrification. Technology innovation.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As This application also provides some insight into the “beyond diesel” but “before electric” strategy for the brand in the US. 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2018 VW Tiguan.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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Elon Musk: Yeah, and we do have some insight into how good the new things will be, in like, let’s say three or four months, because we have advanced models that are far more capable than what is in the car, but have some issues with them that we need to fix. It doesn’t feel like it, it feels like you’re one person, but no.

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