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Poll: 4 Out of 10 Drivers May Buy Electric Next

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are well on their way to becoming popular in the auto industry, with automakers worldwide investing billions of dollars into going electric. Still, consumer interest may still have a ways to go to meet US climate goals, as a new poll shows that nearly half of US adults may be considering EVs for […]

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Italy’s hard-right government may buy a stake in Stellantis

Baua Electric

But now Italy says it is open to buying a stake in Stellantis, Reuters reports , using the same model France uses for its beloved Renault. The government, however, aims to change that – not that it has much of a choice since the EU’s climate plan should force a change regardless. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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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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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

Conversely, don't let the other side oversell things -- while reducing tailpipe emissions is a necessary step forward in fighting the negative effects of climate change, the production of the materials needed for electric and electrified vehicles has its own environmental toll. And don't let those who have an anti-EV agenda lie to you.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

Wallbox

Here’s a quick timeline of the key incentives based on information from the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association : The key benefit for EV owners remains the green tax deals on buying (no purchase or import tax), leasing (no VAT on leased EVs) and owning EVs (no road tax, reduced company car tax).

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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. Scott Miller He also noted that their research shows that fuel efficiency is the number 12 reason for buying a car and that environmental friendliness ranked 38.

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

Green Car Congress

Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip. It’s a 21st-century equivalent of what we did in 1942.

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