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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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The fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) continued to improve last year but at a slower rate, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. Registrations increased in all EU Member States except in the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Slovenia. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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In other words, neither financial incentives nor charging infrastructure ensure high electric vehicle adoption rates. Thus, while many EV consumers may have high levels of education and be passionate about the environment, within the perspective of a country such individuals still represent a tiny portion of the overall population.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. . Drive Electric has advocated for a comprehensive plan to decarbonise transport for the past two years. We also don’t need to ‘reinvent the wheel’. Transport .