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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom

Baua Electric

The auto industry is electrifying, and all new cars will be electric in the relatively near future. And yet, the auto industry – which is responsible for more pollution than any other sector, at least in rich countries – still lobbies to worsen emissions reduction targets, even when those targets were already pushed back to begin with.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

It allows more consumers to buy some electric driving sooner, and thus to experience and form value for electric driving. Start talking about more than just climate change. The net effect of correcting this problem will be pressure on purchase prices first and operating costs second. Ken Kurani. times as much.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

We expected it would come from higher prices or a supply disruption—we’ve all been surprised.) Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. We just had to do it.

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Why Electric Vehicles Are the Future of the Automotive Industry

EV Connect

While history is full of sharp left turns that took people by surprise, we still believe that electric vehicles are the future of the auto industry. That’s to say nothing of pollution and climate change. Gas Prices It’s no secret that gas prices in 2022 have become an enormous talking point.

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The EV Transition Explained: How to Meet Sales Targets?

Cars That Think

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has been very vocal in saying the speed demanded for the transition to EVs by politicians is “ beyond the limits ” of what the auto industry can support, and worries it could end up being counterproductive. You cannot change the sources from Congo, China and other places within two to three years.”

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California announces it will ban the sale of New Gasoline Cars

Setec Powerr

Drivers will still be able to continue to buy and sell pre-owned gas-powered cars. Auto industry analysts say the unprecedented move by California could help push the auto market to achieve that goal. This provision will not affect the regular use of Californians who already own gasoline vehicles.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

Equally, the state has long had a subsidy plan to help low-income residents buy EVs. These are complex, intertwined and global issues well beyond the control of either CARB or the auto industry.” This helps explain why California is next to last for the time it takes to get a permit for a direct-current fast charger approved.

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