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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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regulations have shaped vehicle trends in ways the average motorist couldn’t even imagine. Frankly, almost every aspect of the industry does at this stage. But let’s not presume that the industry is exclusively the victim here. This is nothing new, as U.S. Another rift is taking place between dealerships and the factory.

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Consumer Electronics Assn Study Finds 40% of American Adults Likely to Test Drive an EV

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—Chris Ely, CEA's manager of industry analysis. Home charging stations may also impact purchase decisions. Half of consumers (51%) would be less likely to consider purchasing an electric vehicle if they would have to install special charging equipment for the batteries. Tags: Electric (Battery) Surveys.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts. Most of the relevant studies are several years old, frequently rope in the European market, and typically list high-volume models that are purchased by just as many men (e.g.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts. Most of the relevant studies are several years old, frequently rope in the European market, and typically list high-volume models that are purchased by just as many men (e.g.

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New Zealand Will Not Implement Fuel Economy Standard

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While most countries deal with only a small number of importers and manufacturers, New Zealand does not have a domestic vehicle manufacturing industry and imports a large number of used vehicles through several thousand importers. It is estimated that the scheme could have resulted in costs of up to $1,500 when purchasing a larger car.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Miller of Synovate believes that in the US “ 20% of the people are willing to pay up to 10% of the vehicle’s purchase price more (i.e. Edwards and Miller both emphasized the importance of a buyer’s emotion in purchasing a vehicle. United States. Western Europe. The role of emotion in buying cars.

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This Fusion Reactor Is Held Together With Tape

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Fusion-energy companies have now raised more than US $5 billion, the majority of it since 2021, according to Andrew Holland , the director of the Fusion Industry Association. It’s one of several DOE programs that are pushing fusion research forward with grants and pairings between private industry and DOE’s national laboratories.

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