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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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However, these annual costs don’t take into account the purchase cost of the vehicle itself and are purely the ‘running’ costs annually. When the purchase cost of each type of vehicle is factored in, average gasoline vehicles are $1,454 per year cheaper to run. per mile.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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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. Though the study findings show a shift in favor of EVs, about 76% of new-vehicle shoppers say they are not ‘very likely’ to consider buying one.

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Crowdtap purchasing study finds 80% of those in the market for a car are more likely to turn to social media than a salesperson

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Crowdtap released the results of a new study exploring the consumer path to purchase when it comes to buying a vehicle. The Crowdtap study polled community members who self-identified as “car buyers,” defined as those who were looking to purchase a vehicle within the next year, or who have purchased a vehicle in the past year.

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

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Almost half of global consumers (46%) are considering purchasing a car in the next 12 months, an increase from 35% in April 2020. Younger consumers are most likely to buy. Younger consumers (aged 18-35) are leading the trend, with 59% considering purchasing a car in the next 12 months compared with 46% across all age groups.

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Xiamen University team assesses reasons for purchasing EVs in first-tier cities in China; smog a major factor

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Boqiang Lin and Wei Wu have put forward an electric vehicle purchasing intention model based on a review of the literature and their survey in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. China has become a behemoth in the global auto market—and it continues to grow. Their paper appears in the journal Energy Policy.

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Amazon May Soon Wade Into the Online Used Car Sales Business

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People in some regions can already buy a new Hyundai on Amazon, but the online platform is considering an expansion into the used car market. Amazon Autos director Fan Jin recently told Automotive News that the move would happen soon, moving the company into direct competition with several others in the space.

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