Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

According to the survey of 4,760 European consumers, 16% see themselves as potential first movers to buy or lease an electric vehicle, while 53% say they might be willing to consider it, and 31% say they are not likely to consider purchasing or leasing an EV. There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

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. The Karma can be refueled quickly.)

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United States Plug-in Plug Hybrid 30

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2019

While one survey showed that 40% of Europeans say the next vehicle they buy will likely be electric, the distance that drivers can travel on a single charge of a battery-electric vehicle continues to be greatly impacted by the use of cabin heating features.

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

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. Typically, both plug-in and electric hybrids have programs to automatically manage the battery charge based on the residual consumption, time parked and outdoor temperature.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

By the end of 2015, the model will be available to buy or lease in 13 European countries, with Spain and Switzerland joining the existing 11-country distribution network. The ix35 Fuel Cell cars already on the road have covered more than 1.2 million kilometers (746,000 miles). Launched in 2014, the “2020.22.2”

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Estonia deciding to buy 500 MiEVs in 2012 or Belgium offering high financial incentives but perhaps not to the right market, noted lead author Will Sierzchula. These differences are likely explained by country-specific factors—e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2009

A continued commitment to ethanol power is consistent with SL’s decision to buy only buses that operate on renewable fuels starting in 2010. Scania currently has ethanol-electric series hybrid buses ( earlier post ) on trial in the UK and Sweden ( earlier post ). Scania’s third-generation CI ethanol engine.

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Diesel Engine Sweden Belgium 150

Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 4, 2022

The next major car markets approaching the tipping point this year include Canada, Australia, and Spain. The majority of the US and China skipped plug-in hybrids in favour of all-electric automobiles or battery electric vehicles(BEVs). including plug-in hybrids). Global Powers Favour BEVs. The Tipping Points.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version was quick enough for any urban or highway situation we encountered during test drives of pre-production versions that spanned seven hours over two October days in and around Barcelona, Spain. It felt closer to that of a hybrid with a 1.5 The EX30 will be a big part of that.

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

Some consumers have shied away from electric and hybrid models under the assumption that EV ownership comes with a hefty price tag. However, EVs are now much cheaper to buy and usually more affordable in the long-run. Are EVs as affordable as gasoline cars? Sales across all markets are certainly taking a hit due to the pandemic.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version was quick enough for any urban or highway situation we encountered during test drives of pre-production versions that spanned seven hours over two October days in and around Barcelona, Spain. It felt closer to that of a hybrid with a 1.5 The EX30 will be a big part of that.

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