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UK Gov survey finds 5% of people considering buying an EV

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A recent UK government survey of public attitudes to electric vehicles found only 5% of respondents said that they were thinking about buying an electric car or van; 56% said that they had not thought about buying one; and 14% saying that they had thought about buying one and decided not to.

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Leading the charge: Lotus Emeya sets electric car charging record with 310km added in ten minutes

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Not content with already being one of the fastest four-door sedans money can buy, the Emeya can also pile on electrons at an alarming rate: just 14-minutes to have its massive 102kWh battery topped up from 10-80 per cent. The all-new 2024 Lotus Emeya is officially one of the quickest EVs to charge.

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China’s Nio and CATL team up to develop longer life batteries – ET Auto

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Nio currently buys most of its batteries from CATL and has been exploring battery supplies from new partners such as CALB. “This is not only a problem that Nio needs to solve, but one that the whole industry must work together to solve.” ” Warranties typically cover EV batteries for eight years. .

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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European industry ministers in an EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels yesterday voiced their support for the European Commission’s strategy for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, which was published last month ( earlier post ). They also noted that hydrogen vehicles and electric vehicles are mutually complementary.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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The survey, “Unplugged: Electric vehicle realities versus consumer expectations,” canvassed more than 13,000 consumers in 17 countries across the Americas, Asia and Europe and revealed a general desire among consumers to buy electric vehicles, but a strong unwillingness to compromise on key performance criteria and especially price.

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China EV maker Nio has completed 40 mn battery swaps so far – ET Auto

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The company currently buys most of its batteries from CATL. Swapping could help to ease the strain on power grids at peak times when drivers recharge, but industry analysts and executives expect it would only become feasible if batteries become more standardised.

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European Parliament proposes 40% cut in new car CO2 by 2030; acceleration of sales of electric and low-emission cars

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It would essentially force the industry into a dramatic transformation in record time. Currently recharging infrastructure is severely lacking, and consumer incentives to purchase the more expensive electric vehicles remain unharmonized across the EU. —ACEA Secretary General, Erik Jonnaert.

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