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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The latter will take on other three-row midsize SUVs that include the Citroen C3 Aircross, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and others. Engine options for all four SUVs from both brands are likely to be limited to a pair of turbo petrols. A 6-speed manual and CVT options are likely for both petrol engines.

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France December 2020

EV Sales

At the bottom of this Top 20, a reference to the record 511 deliveries of the SEAT Leon PHEV, with the spicy Spaniard beating its more corporate minded cousin, the VW Golf PHEV, that ended in #21, with 501 units, that nevertheless is a new record for the German model. Now, how much of this is actual demand, and how much is CO2 compliance?

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The UK’s first 4 seater ‘all electric’ production car

Green Cars News

The Electric Car Corporation Plc (ECC) today announced the launch of the UK’s first 4 seater, ‘all electric’ production car. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car. Tags: Citroen Electric cars eev.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

For instance, the JSW Group invested in MG Motor, as the British brand owned by China’s largest car maker, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), needed funds to diversify into the EV space. Also, alliances such as Renault-Nissan, Skoda-VW and Jeep-Citroen are splitting the huge capital outlay needed to build scale.

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Green Motion moves to Leicester

Green Cars News

Green Motion has completely refurbished the former St Nicholas Circle petrol site which had laid in disrepair for eight years adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel. We have already received a tremendous amount of interest in our environmentally friendly rental service from local government, corporate and retail customers,” he said.

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The UK’s first 4 seater ‘all electric’ production car

Green Cars News

The Electric Car Corporation Plc (ECC) today announced the launch of the UK’s first 4 seater, ‘all electric’ production car. David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car. Tags: Citroen Electric cars eev.

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