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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

We help consumers understand the value of a particular EV purchase,” said Sonja Cary, NBEAA’s president. “We Matching owners with shoppers has gone so far as in-person meet-ups, especially when local dealerships do not have the particular vehicle in stock. “If We want them to feel satisfied over time with their choices.”

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

Green Car Congress

The hubs connect to other vehicles, including personal vehicles, which serve as “spokes” and are used for travel to nearby areas. The service supports both passenger and cargo transport. The long-term vision is to create sustainable transportation services that offer convenience and contribute to the economy.

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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

Green Car Congress

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Translation.

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EV Insurance: Safeguarding your electric vehicle amidst India’s green revolution – ET Auto

Baua Electric

As EV owners benefit from the growing convenience and availability of charging stations nationwide, this collaborative effort not only accelerates EV adoption but also emphasises the cooperative spirit driving sustainable transportation forward. All views expressed are personal.

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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

Green Car Congress

Overall, EV sales have been disappointing so far due to a lack of choice and perceived personal benefits, high purchase prices, and most importantly, consumer anxiety about range, maximum speed, recharging times, and the lack of public charging infrastructure.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

A Personal Milestone; Two Cars That Demonstrate the Choices. When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. stand when it comes to the transition to electric vehicles.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

I personally have had over 400 people drive my cars in order to show them the true experience. Kate plans to utilize her time on the EVA board to encourage young adults to understand the benefits of more sustainable transportation and help to develop an EVA scholarship to support students exploring green energy technology.