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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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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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It also considered barriers that automobile manufacturers and dealerships face in promoting the adoption of PEVs. Some research has shown that purchase rebates can be more effective than income-tax credits, the committee noted. Dealerships are independent franchises that are not owned or operated by the automobile manufacturers.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The vehicle is one part of a larger strategy Ford announced in January to develop electric vehicles for North America quickly and affordably by leveraging its global platform capability. Local property tax incentives for new investments at the site. Local property tax incentives for new investments at the site.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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In the first 10 months of this calendar year, the sales of hybrid in Europe grew by a strong double digit, accounting for 29 percent of the overall market, whereas BEVs accounted for 14 percent in EU, more than diesel for the first time, as per the Europe Automobile Manufacturers’ Association or ACEA. Hybrid penetration was at 5.5

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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. This means it’s becoming simpler and less expensive for manufacturers to produce mass-market electric vehicles, and it’s becoming more affordable for your consumers to purchase them. #3. A Bouquet of Choices.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Mitsubishi is positioning the North American i-MiEV electric vehicle as the most affordably-priced mass-produced EV available in the US.

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