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The hour of auto retailing takes heart level on the Automobile Information Europe Congress

Baua Electric

Disrupted car distribution Europe’s auto outlets are bracing for weighty adjustments as producers flip towards the company direct-sales style and subscription plans that give them extra keep watch over over the relation with consumers.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

Green Car Congress

A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Their study is published in the journal Nature. —de Rubens et al.

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GM’s Europe go back anticipated to focus on Nordic nations with EVs

Baua Electric

LONDON — Basic Motors will start gross sales of full-electric vehicles in Europe within the autumn, with the primary markets anticipated to be Nordic nations. McQuade stated GM’s EV gross sales will starting within the autumn however didn’t expose GM goal markets in Europe.

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Toyota Mirai FCV wins at the e-Rally Monte-Carlo

Green Car Congress

Organized by the Monaco Automobile Club from 12-16 October between Fontainebleau and Monaco, the e-Rally Monte-Carlo is a regularity rally compliant with FIA regulations and restricted to “zero-emission” cars.

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European truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of NOx emissions controls

Green Car Congress

In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation. —ACEA Secretary General Erik Jonnaert.

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1.0-liter EcoBoost powering 1 in 5 new Fords sold in 1H 2014 in Europe

Green Car Congress

liter EcoBoost models made up 47% of all B-MAX multi-activity vehicles sold, 33% of Focus sales, and 30% of Fiesta sales. The engine has proved a firm favorite in the Netherlands where so far this year it has accounted for 38% of all Fords sold; while 35% of customers in Denmark have specified 1.0-liter

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Tesla Model Y exports to Europe start strong with 8,210 units in first month

Teslarati

” Besides its Model Y export stats, Tesla China also pointed out that its wholesale sales reached 32,968 units, resulting in a year-over-year increase of 199%. Elon Musk predicted that Model Y sales would eventually beat Model 3 sales.

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