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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

Green Car Congress

The total cost of ownership of EV80 variants in most European markets will be within 5% of their diesel-powered competitors over the lifetime of the vehicles. The total ownership costs could even be lower in some countries where local subsidies are more favourable. SAIC Motor’s car sales hit 6.93 million units in 2017, up 6.8%

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

In 2020, 70 per cent of new vehicle sales in Norway were EV. Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. Volkswagen predicts more than 70% of the Volkswagen brand’s European sales will be EVs by 2030, up from a previous target of 35%.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

Baua Electric

Reasons for the falling prices include increased airplane capacity — the number of seats on a given route — and a drop in the cost of jet fuel. Another alternative that travel advisers recommend is Slovenia. January will be the cheapest month of the year to book travel until the fall shoulder season in September and October,” Ms.

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