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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. Every air pollutant is more than 90% its limit.

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Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate

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On March 20, Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection voted 4-2 against adopting California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rules , which accompany the state’s planned ban on sales of new gasoline cars in 2035 and require more plug-in hybrids with higher electric range. Volkswagen ID.7

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Tesla rivals face rising inventory — and it’s becoming an issue

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A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the US auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% As per inventory data from Cox, the nationwide supply of electric vehicles in stock swelled by almost 350% this year to over 92,000 units.

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Much Awaited Electric Cars Sales Report – Feb’ 23

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With the advent of battery technology, the automobile industry is shifting towards electric vehicles from the gasoline ones. In the recent years, India has manufactured numerous electric vehicles with various features and the sales of those showed a great surge. 23 KIA Motors 27 46 – 0.0 -41

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Report: Hyundai launching new brand of electrified vehicles in January: hybrid first, then PHEV and EV

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The Korea Times reports that Korea-based Hyundai Motor will launch its new brand of electric vehicles scheduled for January. The first model of Hyundai’s new car brand—tentatively named “AE”—will be first introduced as a hybrid electric vehicle, followed by PHEV and full-EV editions, according to the report. Earlier post.).

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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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Only two years ago not many in the industry would have predicted such high levels of demand for EVs. They posted a record in volume and market share due to increasing incentives for consumers, greater awareness about the benefits of electrified vehicles, and the growing concern about diesel and gasoline cars, JATO said.

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EV News: Zero Registration Fees for EVs, Netherlands PHEV Market, & Hyundai to Stop ICE

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Today we have a collection of Electric Vehicle News (EV News) for you. The news is related to electric vehicle registration, the hyundai’s plan to stop the development of gasoline powertrains, the PHEV market in the Netherlands. #1 1 Chances for Waiving off Registration and Renewing Charges for Electric Vehicles in India.