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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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AFV registrations consistent of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); battery electric vehicles (BEV); and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Given hybrid vehicles outsell battery electric vehicles by a factor of 2.5 Alternatively fueled vehicles (AFV) registrations rose by 34.8%

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. Surprisingly, 57% of respondents thought that the new point-of-sale rebate for the federal EV tax credit would have no effect on EV sales, or they were unsure.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. What can he afford? Hybrids could also work if brought in at a reasonable cost.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y is again the bestseller in Norway

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Full electrics increased their share to 82.2%, with plugin hybrid share diminishing to 8.7%. Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% share in June, full battery electrics (BEVs) contributed 82.2%, with plugin hybrids (PHEVs) at 8.7%. With combined EVs at 90.9% YTD cumulative share.

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Personal: One in a Million

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And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. California’s the First State to Hit One Million EVs.

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KPMG survey: global auto execs expect slow growth in electrified vehicle sales; intensified investment coming in the face of current modest demand

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In polling 200 C-level executives in the global automotive industry for the 2012 automotive survey, KPMG found that executives in the US and Western Europe expect even less consumer adoption, projecting e-vehicles will only account for 6-10% of global annual auto sales. 65% predict increased investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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

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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. Let’s take a look at the Volkswagen Golf versus the Volkswagen e-Golf as an example of how the tax scheme works in practice. Investing in Infrastructure.

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