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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The main complaints about EVs cited by respondents are a lack of charging stations and the low range compared to gas or diesel vehicles. According to the study, many doubts about electric cars continue to persist, with a lack of charging stations being the most cited argument against electric driving in four of the five countries studied.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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Purchase and investment incentives should be based on similar criteria across Europe, drawing on both national and EU funding. Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments. Start the announced pilot for charging and alternative fuels infrastructure without further delay.

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EnerDel To Deploy AeroVironment Advanced Electric Vehicle Power Cycling and Test Systems at Indiana Facility

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Automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel will be using a portion of its recent federal stimulus grant to purchase eight AeroVironment (AV) advanced electric vehicle power cycling and test systems. In August EnerDel was awarded a $118.5

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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The Proterra TerraFlex Energy Systems provides customers with the ability to choose between 53 kWh to 321 kWh of energy storage, and the option to charge on-route or in-depot. TerraVolt FC fast charge options allows for maximum run time with minimum dwell time.

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PECO Expanding Fleet with NGVs & PHEVs

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The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. The matching stimulus grant will provide up to $2.5

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Help Plug In America renew the EV infrastructure tax credit

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From Plug In America: Last year, Plug In America, along with electric vehicle and EV infrastructure manufacturers from coast to coast, worked with members of the House and Senate to get a critical plug-in vehicle infrastructure tax credit into the stimulus bill. And then you helped us get it passed!

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This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

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The main reasons for global automotive sales drop are, The purchasing power of consumers decreased. Many municipal and federal governments, for example, have expanded consumer benefits for EV sales, mostly as part of stimulus efforts aimed at mitigating the pandemic’s economic effect. The Growing Demand for EVs.

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