Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

The survey, “Unplugged: Electric vehicle realities versus consumer expectations,” canvassed more than 13,000 consumers in 17 countries across the Americas, Asia and Europe and revealed a general desire among consumers to buy electric vehicles, but a strong unwillingness to compromise on key performance criteria and especially price.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Buy Global Gasoline-Electric 210

Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. They are likely a good deal younger, and perhaps rather more Chinese, than I am. High ambitions for low CO 2.

Recharge 77

Recharge Volvo New York City Gasoline-Electric 77

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2019

a joint venture between carbon recycler, LanzaTech, Shougang Group, a leading Chinese iron and steel producer, and its New Zealand partner, TangMing, have successfully produced more than 9 million gallons of ethanol from recycled steel mill emissions in their first year of operation. Single use carbon must rapidly become a thing of the past.

New Zealand 249

New Zealand China Gas Convert 249

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

It should do well in European markets that know the brand, buy lots of B-segment cars (also more and more utility vehicles), and now eagerly opt for electric powertrains. Chinese assembly and sourcing is likely one of the reasons the EX30 can carry a starting price of just $36,245 (including a mandatory delivery fee of $1,295).

Volvo 120

Volvo Kia SUV North America 120

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

It should do well in European markets that know the brand, buy lots of B-segment cars (also more and more utility vehicles), and now eagerly opt for electric powertrains. Chinese assembly and sourcing is likely one of the reasons the EX30 can carry a starting price of just $36,245 (including a mandatory delivery fee of $1,295).

Volvo 52

Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52