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ZSW: more than 400,000 plug-in cars on road worldwide at beginning of 2014; 2x 2013

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The tally does not include motorcycles, trucks, buses and the now more than 6-million conventional full-hybrid vehicles. The US, Japan and China are leading the market, according to the analysis, followed by France, Holland, Norway and Germany.

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Ampersand Secures Sub-Saharan Africa’s Largest-Ever Private Investment In Electric Mobility

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While record market shares in developed nations such as Norway, Germany, and the United Kingdom have been catalyzed by generous incentives and progressive policy, the transition in Africa will most likely be driven by the unit economics in key sectors. The transition to electromobility is now well underway across the globe.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric

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When we started we focussed on thought leadership, and looked to Norway in particular for inspiration. The State of the Nation report shows that by 2035, a household with two EVs will have 51% lower household energy bills.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets. Electric Vehicles in Construction - 1 GWh. There are relatively few strong market drivers for electric vehicles in construction.

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Valence Technology Signs 3-Year Supply Agreement with Oxygen SpA

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The agreement, announced at the EVS-24 event in Stavanger, Norway, is for the supply of Valence battery systems to support Oxygen’s sales of its electrically powered scooters to its customers, including those in the postal delivery market.

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MAEAA Web Links

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FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway. Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. Ford Fiesta :Interesting English conversion. Hyundai Excel : a verycreative conversion Kawasaki :V4 Ken Norwicks conversion Diary Killa-Cycle : Bill Dubeslatest project.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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