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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

Green Car Congress

Almost half of global consumers (46%) are considering purchasing a car in the next 12 months, an increase from 35% in April 2020. This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Car variants that are connected feature-rich contribute as much as 45% of sales of a particular model, according to industry estimates. Connected cars are becoming the mainstream choice for many new car buyers in India fuelled by rising disposable incomes and an influx of new models. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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Ipsos global study finds vehicle owners continue to show interest in self-driving technology despite COVID-19

Green Car Congress

Ipsos see gains in experience (driven + ridden) with semi-autonomous driving between 2019 and 2020 in each of the four key regions. Interest in autonomous among new vehicle owners has remained stable for the key regions between 2019 and 2020. Ipsos sees refusal to let the pandemic affect vehicle purchase plans as a second key reason.

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It’s all about connection

Electric Auto Association

Since its founding in 2019, the members of the Inland Empire Electric Vehicle Association (IEEVA ) have embraced the help and support of sister organizations and have offered support in return. Pierce has been an EV advocate since even before purchasing a Nissan LEAF in 2012. We immediately formed the organization with some guidance.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. For example, aluminum elements connecting the roof mechanism with the body of the first-ever BMW i8 Roadster are produced in a new 3D printing process. BMW Connected and ConnectedDrive.

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Audi e-tron premium electric SUV debuts; starting at $74,800 in US; delivery Q2 2019; reservations open

Green Car Congress

The Audi e-tron is a premium electric SUV designed for sport, family and leisure, and will enter the US market with a suggested retail price of $74,800, with initial arrival in the second quarter of 2019. Furthermore, customers can define their own personal priorities, such as charging when electricity is less expensive where available.

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White House warns that Chinese EVs could collect your data and send it back to China

Baua Electric

The White House is also preparing a separate executive order to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining access to “highly sensitive” personal data. BYD, for one, had seen huge success in Europe and Latin America but has avoided the US due to its 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese cars in 2019.

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