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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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To this end, more needs to be done to encourage consumers to buy alternatively-powered vehicles, for instance by putting in place the right incentives and deploying recharging infrastructure across the EU. More details about these plans will be revealed early next year.

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Fixing the Federal EV Tax Credit Flaws: Redesigning the Vehicle Credit Formula

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Secondly, the Hyundai Kona Electric (BEV) with a 64 kWh battery pack and 258 miles of range for a 4.03 Consumers, preferably those with modest and lower-incomes, to buy EVs – whether BEV or PHEV – instead of gas-powered vehicles; and to choose those that are more efficient hence requiring fewer battery cells. miles/kWh.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Doubts PHEVs have environmental benefits. No known plug-ins being planned or on the road. Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If youre a stickler for electric vehicles, there is an electric scooter that will travel up to 60 miles and can be recharged in 3 hours. You can buy it now. How many millions have they spent to develop a vehicle that you cant buy, that no one is prepared to service and that most Americans wouldnt want if you gave it to them?

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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The reality is that households that can afford to purchase or lease a $75,000 vehicle don’t need a tax credit enable them to buy the vehicle. The current tax credit has a base of $2,500 and is replaced with a new $4,000 base credit as long as the EV has a battery of at least 10 kWh and can be plugged in and recharged.