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Malaysia wants EVs to be tax-free, duty-free to encourage consumers to buy

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During his address to Parliament earlier this week, Malaysian finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz cited the reduction of pollutants and better air quality as the main indicators of why electric cars are a good idea. It will not be a minimal reduction in duties, either. I’d love to hear from you!

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Opinion: Oil Price War May Benefit both US Shale and Saudi Arabia

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Even as financial commentators on CNBC are starting to come around to the idea of a bottom in oil prices, the key question for US oil producers remains one of timing. How long will the oil price slump last? After the oil price crash in 1985, it took almost twenty years for prices to revert to previous levels.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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’ But when the question of buying an electric vehicle pops up, some of us are still can’t make a decision, and it’s not our fault. Today we are going to discuss the facts and figures which will hopefully help you to make a wise decision for the question, Is it the right time to buy an electric car? Your driving pattern.

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Tesla Model 3 added to MO Police Department’s fleet

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He studied the costs of other vehicles and even considered fixing up old police cruisers before landing on the idea of buying a Tesla. “I Ultimately, Chief Christiansen and Mayor Davis calculated that the cost savings of a Tesla Model 3 made it a good investment, especially considering rising gas prices.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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So, the more you can make that into an enjoyable event for the buyer, the more excited he becomes about buying a product for whatever reason, whether it’s looks or performance. But ultimately, unless the price of the car comes down, this process can’t be accelerated. It’s the capital cost. One has to pay money.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive.

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Opinion: Why Choosing the Right Car Is More Important than Ever

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These days, buying a new car is a decision that you can’t take lightly. There are so many different factors to consider when buying a car and there are dozens of unique features that you can only find in very specific models. Lastly, we can’t forget about operating costs, and how your purchase decision might affect them.

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