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Dalia EuroPulse survey finds 58% of Europeans would consider buying an EV; 34% approve of more gov’t support

Green Car Congress

Although the Germans are leading the charge on a political level, it is the Italians who have the highest share of potentially interested customers: 54% of Germans would consider buying one, compared to 79% of Italians (lowest is the UK with 52%). at the global level.

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QOTD: What Feature Do You Want the Most?

The Truth About Cars

Yes, I know a sample of 20-100 comments isn't as statistically significant as a professionally designed study that polls at least 2,000 people, but you all are car people and some of you are going to be buying a new car soon. So, I want to hear it straight from you, the B and B. Sound off below.

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CARB research seminar on new car buyers’ valuation of ZEVs

Green Car Congress

The project produced a statistically robust representation of California’s new car buying population to identify the factors that influence new-vehicle purchase decisions and the areas where additional policies, incentives, or outreach could be implemented to facilitate greater adoption rates of cleaner cars.

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Study: Giant Pickups and SUVs More Dangerous to Pedestrians, Obviously

The Truth About Cars

Maybe the IIHS just thought we needed to hear it again, but this is a discussion that’s been ever since people started designing vehicles with pedestrian safety in mind. While speeding and poorly designed infrastructure have helped fuel the increase, many safety advocates have also drawn a connection to the growing portion of the U.S.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

As a result, 60% of those aged over 55 were not interested in buying an EV full stop, while many other demographics would only consider purchasing if prices dropped considerably – a concerning picture indeed for the UK’s transition to electrification. Should range prevent you from buying an EV?

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Setec Powerr

Charging is not convenient , Many consumers will not buy electric cars. This year, 7 month , The European Commission announced Fit for 55 Environmental protection and emission reduction package , Designed to 2030 Compare EU greenhouse gas emissions in 1990 Annual emission reduction 55?. at present , The EU has about 70?

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Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

Baua Electric

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. The Lectric XPress 750 e-bike has two color schemes that also go along with its designs, with the high-step model coming in black and the step-thru model coming in white. shipped through the end of the day.

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