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J.D. Power: EV consideration in US is up but skepticism still exists

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Auto shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle (EV), and new EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. These new entries, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D.

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Nissan and Showa Shell Study Joint Development of Quick Charging System for Plug-ins

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will start studies on joint development of a quick charging system for electric vehicles (EV) using Showa Shell’s next-generation CIS solar panels and Nissan’s advanced lithium ion batteries for automotive use. Tags: Brief. Nissan Motor Co., and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.

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Tesla dominates top four spots in most-driven EVs survey

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It appears EV drivers prefer a larger cabin for the more miles driven in a given year, as the two Tesla models that led the pack were an SUV and a Crossover, respectively. Analyst Karl Brauer said that range anxiety “continues to impact how consumers utilize their EVs. based chargers are specific to Tesla drivers.

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Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

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The study found that for small and medium passenger vehicles, expected lifetime cost per kilometer for EVs is already lower than that of conventional ICE. Many studies of this type do not estimate take-up of different engine configurations and instead make assumptions based on experience elsewhere. Source: AECOM.

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Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

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Fuel-cycle SO 2 emissions of EVs compared to those of gasoline ICEVs and HEVs in China, current (left) and future (right). The study was published online 24 May in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. The power of EVs is electricity from the grid. Among the findings of the study: CO 2.

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Victoria to Begin 5-Year EV Trial; Scoping Study for EV Standards in Australia

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The EV Trial and Scoping Study are part of a larger effort on low-emission and electric transportation in the state. The government of the state of Victoria, Australia is developing a five-year trial of electric vehicles—the most comprehensive trial of EVs in Australia so far. The scoping study. Click to enlarge.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. drivers ages 18 and older, including 250 who currently drive or have driven EVs in the last year.

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