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SEAT to launch 6 electric and plug-in hybrid models, develop smaller version of MEB for lower-cost EVs

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The goal of the new platform is to develop affordable electric vehicles, with an entry level price below €20,000. This year’s achievements underline SEAT’s potential to make use of growth opportunities and open new markets. The small electric platform project is a great step towards an even more affordable electric mobility.

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TomTom: Global traffic congestion up; Bengaluru world’s most traffic-congested city

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This global increase in congestion, despite being an indicator of a strong economy, is understood to cost economies billions. In time, the rise of autonomous vehicles and car-sharing services will help alleviate congestion, but planners and policymakers can’t afford to sit and wait.

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Joy e-bike maker to develop hydrogen scooter, eyes global expansion | Autocar Professional

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Battery technology advancements, robust charging infrastructure, and affordability remain key challenges. While the industry is progressing, cost competition from established players like China persists. However, Sablok emphasises the continued need for government support to drive mass EV adoption across India.

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MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

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The use of compressed or liquefied natural gas as a fuel for vehicles could help to displace oil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but to a limited extent because of the high cost of converting vehicles to use these fuels. Global markets. Much of this is from unconventional sources, including gas shales. Transportation.

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

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These trends indicate that growth remains robust as electric car markets mature. While sales of electric cars are increasing globally, they remain significantly concentrated in just a few major markets. However, sales remain limited elsewhere, even in countries with developed car markets such as Japan and India.