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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published new data demonstrating the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and both GDP and customer incentives. Affordability is clearly a major barrier.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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Hybrids which are seen as a strong alternative to diesel not only give a higher fuel efficiency than petrol, but also give the experience of an EV — without any anxiety of range, given the penetration of charging infrastructure. The reason for this is a lack of charging infrastructure and lower price premium over an EV.

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Bosch: Electrification is Coming, But Combustion Engines to Dominate for Another 20 Years

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Our engineers are working to reduce the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines by up to one third. This will make it possible to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of diesel cars to under 99 grams per kilometer.The electric car will come, but in small numbers at first. A diesel-powered car in 2015 will only burn 3.6

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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Replacing spark-ignition engines with diesel engines and components would yield fuel savings of about 37% at an added cost of approximately $5,900 per vehicle, and replacing spark-ignition engines with hybrid engines and components would reduce fuel consumption by 43% at an increase of $6,000 per vehicle. Compression-ignition technologies.

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Why You Should Invest In an EV Charging Station?

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Almost every major automobile manufacturer currently provides at least one electric vehicle. EV pricing is becoming increasingly competitive with gas or diesel automobiles, thanks to rapid technological developments. A Bouquet of Choices. Appealing Cost Savings. Expanded range.