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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

Green Car Congress

At the same time, the survey results also suggest enthusiasm for autonomous robot-taxis. In the US, 44% said they’d consider swapping their personal vehicle for ride-hailing under such circumstances. Americans surveyed said they’d be willing to pay just a 9% premium—or $1,868 versus $1,709. —Mark Wakefield. male and 49.5%

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Roland Berger “Automotive Disruption Radar” focused on MADE: mobility, autonomy, digitalization, electrification

Green Car Congress

As many as 46% of consumers worldwide would not buy a car again if they had self-driving taxis, otherwise known as robocabs, at their disposal at lower cost. Moreover, 37% of consumers are already considering buying an electric vehicle for their next car. 60% are considering buying an EV as their next car.

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ITF analysis finds that societal costs for electric cars and vans range from €7K to €12K more than fossil-fueled equivalents

Green Car Congress

Several models marketed in France do, however, exist in both fossil-fuel and electric versions, built on essentially the same body and offering similar comfort levels. personal or societal expenses), as well as how far the car is driven and how much the battery costs to produce. Exactly how much less depends on the carbon intensity of.

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

Green Car Congress

That includes most forklifts, golf cars and mobility vehicles for the disabled plus Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and personal submarines. For example, the new IDTechEx report, “Electric Buses and Taxis 2011-2021” forecasts more than 91,000 hybrid electric buses being made in 2021.

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

Ended up buying some harbaara , carrot, cucumber and oranges. His favourite destination is the South of France, where he sees art in every scene that he stares at. I happened to be his first customer - and it was good to have met him in person after so many years. There were a lot of cabs parked waiting for customers to happen.