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Volvo becomes first OEM to qualify four models for UK plug-in grant

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Volvo Trucks has become the first commercial truck OEM in the UK to qualify four different models for the Government’s £25,000 plug-in grant on new registrations. The post Volvo becomes first OEM to qualify four models for UK plug-in grant appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Electric Cars Easier In Smaller Places: Ireland Outpaces U.S.

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Many analysts and advocates believe that California residents will buy as many plug-in cars as are sold in the next five states combined. The spread of electric cars and public charging stations for them across the United States will be uneven for many years to come.

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Volkswagen claims the title of biggest EV charging network in Europe

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Volkswagen’s Elli subsidiary isn’t exactly a charging network operator but more akin to a platform that allows customers to easily plug in and charge at various chargers from numerous charging operators. and Ireland, where BP Pulse has invested in placing almost 7,000 chargers. One such investor is Volkswagen.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. Must be Battery electric, plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell car. Plugged-in Places.

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Northern Ireland’s DRD and DOE sign with Renault-Nissan Alliance to progress electric vehicles

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Northern Ireland’ Department for Regional Development (DRD), Department of Environment (DOE) and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further the introduction of electric vehicles in the country. It will also help promote the development and use of electric vehicles in the region.

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New Ford C-MAX sales double across Europe

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in 2010), with the C-MAX range claiming segment leadership in Italy, Turkey and Ireland. More than 60% of customers buying this model have moved to Ford from other manufacturers. In the US, Ford will introduce the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid based on the new Ford C-MAX five-passenger multi-activity vehicle.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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Markets were significantly hit in Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Slovenia, Greece and Portugal, where the combined volume fell from 634,600 units in March 2019 to 161,800 units last month. However, before they could look to buy, COVID-19 struck the industry and disabled purchasing power. million units.

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