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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Conversely, 39% of respondents would only buy an EV if gasoline-powered vehicles were no longer available. Global findings reveal more optimism for EVs—just 6% of Chinese respondents and 4% of Indian respondents will wait to buy an EV until gas-powered vehicles cease production.

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Tesla and India continue game of ‘chicken’ to see who bites first

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But India, a country with a strong emphasis on domestic manufacturing, does not want Chinese-built vehicles, or even vehicles from Germany , which Tesla could also import from, in their market. India charges hefty import duties on vehicles, with any car priced over $40,000 having a 100 percent import tax, doubling the price.

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Tesla’s next Gigafactory location unknown, but all signs point toward India

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The Chinese EV production plant quickly became Tesla’s most effective, accumulating thousands of workers and producing a majority of the automaker’s annual volume. It went from a domestic production facility for Chinese customers to an “export hub” that would feed some of the best-selling EVs to the European market.

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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Getting the right values directly affects consumer purchases and calculations, as CO 2 emission levels are frequently used by authorities to define the taxes to be paid by the vehicle owner. Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Europe Methanol Policy Wireless' —Methanol report. Regulatory approach.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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All models have dual motors for four-wheel drive capability and the F-150 Lightning sells from about US$50K (minus taxes and on-road costs), which is US$10K more than it launched at. Conversions can be done of older utes, potentially prolonging the life of an existing vehicle. Australian sales are a definite possibility.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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