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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

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The freak volume in December 2022 resulted from one-off pull-forward effects ahead of new policies and auto taxes applying from 2023 onwards. their previous monthly record, ahead of new weight taxes, and VAT taxes. Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes.

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market. Recall that new tax changes have applied from January 1st. PHEVs, with their middling emissions ratings, are taxed somewhere in between.

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Auto sales drop to new low in Norway

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The January auto market was highly anomalous due to the new year’s introduction of tighter auto emissions and tax increases, which had pulled sales forward into December. Due to the anomalous tax discontinuity mentioned above, we have to take January’s picture with a pinch of salt — it doesn’t tell us very much. year on year.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

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EVs are far too expensive As Europe’s 2035 ban on petrol and diesel new car sales looms ever closer, vehicle manufacturers are quickly diverting R&D spend away from their remaining ICE-powered models and into their next-generation EV line-ups. Do EVs have a limited range compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts?

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” lakh in the case of an EV SUV.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

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The EQA 250 is their foray into the compact-SUV market. An all-electric Mercedes-Benz SUV that’s more affordable than its bigger brother; the EQC. It’s essentially a compact SUV based on the A-Class. The EQA weighs 2040kg, which is more than the petrol model, but ride quality is good on smooth roads. Conclusion.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

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With government incentives also beginning to wane, affordability remains a major concern for many motorists. It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. You can pick up an SUV, saloon or estate that’ll keep on going for another decade.

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