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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Green Car Congress

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.

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This Engineer’s Hardware Is Inspired by the Brain

Cars That Think

That’s why Manan Suri has always looked to expand his horizons both professionally and personally. He studied and worked in Dubai, the United States, France, and Belgium over the course of his twenties. And will someone buy it? Traveling stuck with Suri in adulthood.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

Baua Electric

The options include €8,660 per person in a three-star hotel for eight nights and tickets only to rock climbing competitions, or €21,105 for a deluxe five-day package at the Waldorf Astoria in Versailles that includes the opening ceremony and equestrian events. Once in Paris, brace yourself for getting around.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation.

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Creating the Commodore 64: The Engineers’ Story

Cars That Think

The original intent had been a game machine, but at this point the personal-computer market was beginning to look promising. At a meeting of Charpentier, Winterble, and Tramiel, the decision was made to go for a personal computer. It’s a personal challenge. I personally had to play the heavy on a lot of stuff,” he said.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

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. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report. The EX30 will be a big part of that.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

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. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report. The EX30 will be a big part of that.

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