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J.D. Power survey finds China consumers increasingly enthusiastic about new-energy vehicles; ongoing importance of subsidies; battery worries

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

Propelled by growing public concerns about the environment and thanks to incentive policies, the enthusiasm among consumers in China for new-energy vehicles (mainly electric cars) has been steadily increasing, with consumers also expecting breakthroughs in battery technology, according to a recent J.D. in China in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Things to Keep in mind while buying an Electric Car insurance.

Electric Vehicles India

MAY 24, 2022

We all can see how electric vehicles were increasing day by day and many of them showed interest in buying the Ev’s because of their low maintenance, noise-free and pollution-free. When purchasing insurance, keep an eye out for the insured declared value (IDV) i.e, Choose insurance according to the price of the vehicle.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. The major difference?

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Consumer Electronics Assn Study Finds 40% of American Adults Likely to Test Drive an EV

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

More than three-quarters of those surveyed (78%) said the vehicle's ability to run without gasoline is the greatest advantage, followed by less pollution (67%), and the lack of need for oil changes and tune-ups (60%). Home charging stations may also impact purchase decisions. Tags: Electric (Battery) Surveys.

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Gujarat government announced electric vehicle policy 2021

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 22, 2021

Control air pollution and keep the environment safe. Gujarat government will encourage and give subsidy to e-vehicle purchasers along with benefits from the Government of India’s Fame -2 scheme to encourage e-vehicles. Increase in the use of e-vehicles in the State in coming 4 years.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Reductions in battery electric vehicles are offset by increased sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which grow to about 1.3 mpg in 2025.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013

PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. The Chevy Volt , a plug-in electric car, will have the battery power to take most American drivers to and from work every day without using any gasoline at all. First, were economics. The supply of inexpensive oil is running out.

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Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Get Electric Vehicle

JULY 30, 2022

The industry is trying to come up with more energy-intensive power sources. In the case of India, the cost of oil imports, rising pollution, and international pledges to combat global climate change are the most important driving factors of the country’s investment in this shift to electric mobility.

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage.

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Subsidy policies related to EV batteries need to be relooked | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2024

Aside from being much cheaper than the fixed battery version, the LCV with the swappable batteries can be used much longer every day — all thanks to the substantially lower battery replenishing time – and therefore provide a larger earning potential.

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BMW defends diesel while pushing electrification

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

Shortly after that, BMW Group will roll out battery-only solutions across its core brands, with Plant Oxford starting production of the battery-powered MINI in 2019, and the battery-only BMW X3 following in 2020.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co.

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King County Metro to begin testing electric buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet.

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Miles Seattle North America Charging

New to the World of Electric Cars?

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

Using electricity, even if it is generated by burning fossil fuels, creates fewer greenhouse emissions, and zero tailpipe emissions leads to a significant reduction local air pollutants, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Lower Operating Costs EVs have lower operating costs than gasoline-powered vehicles.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

There are three main electric vehicle drivetrain designs that an EV manufacturer can choose to pursue: battery powered , hybrid , and or fuel cell. Think of the efforts needed to make building the controlled explosions in an internal combustion engine safe, powerful and free from pollution," he says.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

BMW’s Mini brand will go all-electric by 2030, report says – BMW’s Mini brand will go all-electric from 2030 as the automaker intensifies its transition to battery-powered vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter. That facility was previously used by electric car manufacturer Green Tech Automotive.

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Report: Rural California Doesn't Want Electric Buses

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Golden State already has a couple thousand on hand and leadership has issued a mandate that all newly purchased school buses need to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Yet California is pushing schools to get rid of their air-polluting diesel buses and swap them for battery-powered ones. In October, Gov.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Ill never purchase one again, no matter what the mpgs. Toyota Prius modders have already been adding larger batteries so the vehicle can run on battery power. guess who GM sold the NIHM auto-battery patents too. should be illegal for companies to purchase patents for the purpose of blocking technology.

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J.D. Power survey finds China consumers increasingly enthusiastic about new-energy vehicles; ongoing importance of subsidies; battery worries

Things to Keep in mind while buying an Electric Car insurance.

Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

Consumer Electronics Assn Study Finds 40% of American Adults Likely to Test Drive an EV

Gujarat government announced electric vehicle policy 2021

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

PIP Declares Victory

Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Governor Pataki On Board

Subsidy policies related to EV batteries need to be relooked | Autocar Professional

BMW defends diesel while pushing electrification

China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

King County Metro to begin testing electric buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge

New to the World of Electric Cars?

As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

Report: Rural California Doesn't Want Electric Buses

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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