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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

Wallbox

Compared to the USA, where EVs make up only 2% of new car sales, this gives one a good idea of Norway’s strong leadership position in terms of EV market share. In the last five months, zero-emission vehicles have made up over 50% of its overall car sales , up from 31.2% in 2018 and 42.4%

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

Americans who have been waiting for an affordable, all-electric car won’t have to wait much longer. While it will be the first affordable all-electric car to hit the market, several other models are expected to roll out within the next two years. Electric vehicles are powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. Participative leadership, where ideas are followed by action.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. Participative leadership, where ideas are followed by action.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable. By some estimates , upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. The BYD Atto 3 was my biggest surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.