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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars. In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. Another hot topic in the auto world is autonomous rides.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk calls out President Joe Biden for union-loving EV narrative

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk called out President Joe Biden for his union-loving electric vehicle narrative, showing that he might care about the wrong thing completely. US President Biden pats GM CEO’s back: “You electrified the entire auto industry. The main reason the U.S.

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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define complementary measures controlling vehicle pollutant emissions in use, based on a thorough analysis, with the aim of delivering a timely reduction of real-world pollutant emissions, hence, contributing to improved air quality. Anticipating adaptation and softening the social impacts of industrial adjustments.

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Biden administration to ease emissions requirements, reports say

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President Joe Biden’s administration is set to propose lighter annual requirements on emissions and electric vehicle (EV) sales, expected to be made public next month. ” Others in the auto industry have echoed the claims, while much of the sector has also warned of slowing EV demand.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Nitin Gadkari, India’s transport minister, who has stated that he drives an electric vehicle , has urged people to support the transition to electric vehicles. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushed for the Indian Electric Vehicles Mission in the country’s Union Budget 2019-20. Conclusion.

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Tesla says Aussie car lobby group is attempting to delay climate action

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Tesla says an Australian automotive industry lobby group is attempting to delay climate action by making false claims about the government’s clean car policy. But the government’s Green Vehicle Guide last year listed 42 variants of Ranger, including 20 that emitted less than 200g/km.”

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