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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795. The Audi virtual cockpit is also updated to display battery data and range statistics. Earlier post.) Additional state incentives may also be available. The A8 TFSI e is powered by a 3.0-liter,

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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First-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

Across the nation, there are more than 20,000 EVs available for purchase. There are many factors to consider, such as battery health, usable range, and charging options. While EV batteries are known to last the life of the vehicle, a used EV may have less range than when it was new.

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Dalia EuroPulse survey finds 58% of Europeans would consider buying an EV; 34% approve of more gov’t support

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The results show that 58% of Europeans would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. Across all EU countries, 22% would support higher vehicle emission taxes. The survey setup treats the EU, from a statistical and sampling perspective, as if it were one country.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A statistical regression revealed that the total monetary benefit to consumers from state incentives significantly positively correlates with BEV sales when all 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. Consumer benefit and new vehicle share for US states with largest total battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric incentives.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. million public chargers, the less ready drivers will be to purchase an EV. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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For the second successive year, the share of diesel vehicle sales declined and in 2016 fell below 50% of new sales—the lowest share of new sales since 2009 according to the official statistics. Sales of battery electric vehicles continue to increase, but at a significantly slower rate than in earlier years.

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