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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

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The German Federal Government plan to have one million electric cars on its roads by 2020 has failed, according to the analysis of international management consulting firm Bain & Company. Stricter emission laws and the technological advances in electric drives will accelerate the trend towards e-mobility in the medium term, Bain said.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

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Preparing for Real World Encounter with a New Electric Vehicle. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us, and many people are beginning to agree. They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. The fastest chargers, DC Fast Chargers, can charge a car in less than an hour.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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One of these remarkable initiatives is the introduction of electric cars. Electric cars are a current trend. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 million worldwide during the first half of the year, according to Edison Electric Institute. Electric Vehicles are Affordable. High Torque.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Keep charged.

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EV Policy Vacuum continues in Australia

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The legacy of the internal combustion engine includes polluted cities, premature deaths, externalised health costs, oil wars and carbon emissions. With the re-election of a LNP government we will not see any positive direction on EVs in the near term. Brisbane based Tritium now supplies charging infrastructure around the world.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors. The electric motors boost power delivery at low revs and can also turn the new LB744 into a purely electric car, reducing overall CO 2 emissions by 30% compared to the Aventador Ultimae.

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Why Businesses Should Adapt EVs to Their Fleet?

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Electric vehicles have several advantages, including the fact that they do not require gasoline or engine oil. Because the price of oil swings every day, drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are at the mercy of variable gas costs when natural disasters or market disruptions disrupt supply. You May Also Like.

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