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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

Green Car Congress

New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide. An increasing number of heavy all-electric trucks are now running in commercial traffic.

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Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers still have little experience with EVs

Teslarati

Credit: Consumer Reports The organization also notes that consumer willingness to purchase an EV tends to increase as EV experience increases, remaining statistically significant even when controlling for demographics and EV ownership history. Out of U.S. this year instituted a $7,500 tax credit that becomes available at the time of purchase.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

Recurrent allows you to see a used vehicle’s battery health and compare it to battery health statistics of the same make and model. Although buying a new or pre-owned EV in these strange times comes with a unique set of difficulties, it is still possible to find a vehicle that works for you. Once you go electric, you won’t go back!

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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%).

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2012 Toyota Prius: GreenCarReports' Best Car To Buy 2012

Green Car Reports

The late-night arguments are over, the statistical comparisons and product specs are put away, and we've made our choice. The GreenCarReports Best Car To Buy Award for 2012 goes to a pair of cars: the 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon and the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

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ECOtality to Provide Blink EV Charging Stations at Select US Best Buy Stores

Green Car Congress

will provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ( earlier post ) at select US stores of electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Under the terms of the agreement, the Level 2, J1772-compliant charging stations will be installed at 12 Best Buy stores in Tucson, Ariz.; ECOtality, Inc. Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.

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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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