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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

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(Image credit: CnEVPost) The imminent implementation of a new emissions standard in three months is seen as a major factor behind the price war launched by internal combustion engine (ICE) automakers this month. A study covering nearly 100 auto dealer groups showed that nearly 98.89

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Blink and Hubject form partnership increasing access to EV charging networks in the US

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The partnership’s mission is to provide seamless charging interoperability for all EV drivers participating in Hubject’s international multi-network intercharge platform, expanding where EVs can charge as well as facilitate essential two-way telemetric communication between EVs, charging networks and car manufacturers.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation enter strategic cooperation, focused on new energy vehicles

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According to the agreement, Dongfeng will support NEVS on the construction of new energy vehicles production and R&D in Tianjin and the formation of NEVS’ sales and service with support from Dongfeng’s dealer network. Dongfeng will also support NEVS to achieve the new energy vehicle mass production.

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The Auto Industry Must Aim 100% Electrification In 2 & 3-wheeler Segments Says Amitabh Kant

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According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, domestic two-wheeler sales in 2021-22 were 1,34,66,412 units, three-wheeler sales were 2,60,995 units, and overall vehicle sales across categories were 1,75,13,596 units (SIAM). “It has dropped by more than 100% in the last five to six years. .

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers. PEVs have higher purchase prices than comparable conventional vehicles.

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Electric vehicles sales, transportation & policy initiatives 

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billion) to be used for upfront incentives on the purchase of EVs (INR 85.96 The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle & vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It has announced the sales of the automobile industry for May 2021.