article thumbnail

Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

Green Car Congress

European drivers are showing an increasing appetite for semi-autonomous driving technologies, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying trends in Europe. Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences.

Europe 150
article thumbnail

Quantum Randomness Now Boosts Everyday Security

Cars That Think

But Juan Carlos García Escartín , an associate professor at the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain who studies quantum information, says the fact they are now making it into consumer products is a promising sign the technology is breaking out of niche applications. "I

Buy 112
article thumbnail

Ford poll finds Europeans want freedom of car ownership, but worry about traffic, cost of driving, environment

Green Car Congress

6,028 people were questioned across six European countries; Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. 72% say fuel efficiency is one of the areas they consider most when buying a car. The survey shows 74% use public transport, 37%share cars when making the same journey and 3% use formal car sharing schemes.

article thumbnail

Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

Green Car Congress

The study revealed that future car buyers in the US, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, France and South Africa have a strong desire for change, wanting to adopt more balance in life. People will return to car buying—it*’s just a matter of time. However, consumers across the 16 countries fell into three distinct groups. Scott Miller.

Future 218
article thumbnail

Help! I Missed a Cruise and the Cruise Line’s Own Travel Insurance Won’t Pay.

Baua Electric

Our $7,657 cruise package included airfare from Atlanta to Barcelona, Spain, via Newark, and Norwegian’s own BookSafe Travel Protection Plan , which included travel insurance and also allowed me to “cancel for any reason” for a 75 percent credit.

Atlanta 52
article thumbnail

Why Bidirectional Charging is The Next Big Thing for EV Owners

Wallbox

Have you heard of bidirectional EV chargers and are thinking of buying one for your EV but still not really sure what they do? This is done using data connections between the EV and the charger. Owning an EV gives you access to much more than just a greener lifestyle.

Charging 138
article thumbnail

How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

Wallbox

In most countries, justified reasons to go by car include buying groceries, medicine and making deliveries to someone who is considered to be in a vulnerable group. In general, as highlighted by EV expert Saul Lopez , it’s best to leave your car connected to your home charger if you won’t use it for several days.

Austria 52