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

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A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 6,028 people were questioned across six European countries; Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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Spain plans to start phasing out in 2027. The report was quickly blasted by ministers from five countries, including Germany and Spain, who argued that including nuclear power in the taxonomy “would permanently damage its integrity, credibility and therefore its usefulness.” After all, the cost of renewables continues to plummet.

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Quantum Randomness Now Boosts Everyday Security

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Prices have also dropped significantly and Foery estimates their chip only represents a few percent of the overall production cost of the Galaxy Quantum 2. I wouldn't have expected a few years ago that something you can buy in a store will have a QRNG inside," he said. millimeters across.

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Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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By contrast, half the electric vehicle market value lies in larger road vehicles, notably cars, and here the legal restrictions are weaker or non-existent and range anxiety compels most people to buy hybrids if they go electric at all. When supplies commence, production will be outsourced to Spain’s Fagor Ederlan Group.

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EU launches clean fuel strategy; EU-wide standards of equipment and binding targets for infrastructure

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Clean fuel adoption is being held back by three main barriers, the EC said: the high cost of vehicles; a low level of consumer acceptance; and the lack of recharging and refueling stations. The leading countries are Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. The main measures proposed are: Electricity.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

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Add to Mixx Add to Newsvine Add to Connotea Add to CiteUlike Add to Furl Googlize this Add to Rojo Add to MyWeb Favorite Print E-mail The price of green: The Fisker Karma, on display at the New York Auto Show, is a plug-in hybrid that can run on batteries alone for 50 miles. Price: $87,000. Yippeee I cant wait not to buy one.

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Rejoice: The Tipping Point Has Been Reached! 

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The next major car markets approaching the tipping point this year include Canada, Australia, and Spain. The study concluded that achieving a $36,000 price point, a 31-minute charge time, and a 469km range would significantly increase the global market for EVs. Global Powers Favour BEVs. The $36,000 Challenge. The 31 Minute Challenge.