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International review study seeks to improve modeling for plug-in vehicle adoption

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The team reviewed models from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Ireland. What is the effect of rebates, tax credits, battery research and development and high-occupancy vehicle lane access? What are consumers’ primary purchase considerations? Till Gnann, Thomas S.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

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Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid coming to market with EPA-estimated 27-mile electric range; starts at $34,600

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The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is arriving in select dealerships in 10 states this week with an EPA-estimated 27-mile (43.5-kilometer) The 2016 Sonata Plug-in is EPA-rated at 99 MPGe combined, with 34 kWh/100 miles, and 40 mpg combined for charge sustaining (conventional hybrid) operation.

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Stellantis, LGES enforcing ‘contingency plans’ for EV battery plant in Ontario

Baua Electric

OTTAWA — Stellantis and South Korea’s LG Power Resolution (LGES) are enforcing “contingency plans” homogeneous to a more-than $5-billion battery plant funding in Canada since the federal govt has no longer delivered on its guarantees, a Stellantis spokesperson stated Might 12. Thomas, Ontario.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. Three in four respondents said they were ready to switch to electric vehicles if taxes were waived.

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Pike forecasts Asia-Pacific to be largest PEV market, with more than 1.2M units by 2015; China to represent 53% of total sales

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National programs encouraging the growth of the PEV sector include the establishment of aggressive goals, subsidies for EV purchasers, research and development support and demonstration projects, tax incentives, regulation and standardization, and public education programs. For example, South Korea faces worsening environmental issues.

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Stellantis, LG Power enforcing ‘contingency plans’ for EV battery plant in Canada

Baua Electric

OTTAWA — Stellantis and South Korea’s LG Power Resolution are enforcing “contingency plans” similar to a more-than $4-billion battery plant funding in Canada since the federal govt has now not delivered on its guarantees, a Stellantis spokesperson stated. The government has dedicated to lend as much as C$13.2

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