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Accenture Study Finds Consumers Will Require More Than Fuel Savings From Hybrid and Electric Vehicles; Cost, Vehicle Dynamics, In-Vehicle Services

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According to a new Accenture study of 1,800 consumers in Germany, France, Italy, Canada and the US, while interest in hybrid and electric vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see fuel savings as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers. Just 36% of respondents cited higher fuel prices as a reason to buy.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

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However, the poll also found that a majority (71%) “agrees” (25% strongly/46% somewhat) that “ constantly having to charge electric cars is a pain ” (29% disagree – 7% strongly/22% somewhat). Both FCEV and ICE fuels were compared using the GHGenius model, which is supported by Natural Resources Canada. gCO 2 e per km driven.

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Winter EV Driving VIP Experience Brings Electric Test Drives to the Bow Valley

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. “Winter driving conditions can be challenging, and this experience gives people the chance to see how EVs handle in real-world settings without any pressure to buy.” An EV of your choice will be brought to your driveway, allowing you to test drive in familiar surroundings while also exploring the local charging infrastructure.

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Tips for Wintertime Off-Road Travel: How to be Best Prepared

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Weve logged tens of thousands of miles in Canada and Alaska , and experienced temps of down to -50 F and blinding whiteouts on numerous occasions, including during the Alcan 5000 Rally winter competition. A good first step is to make sure your vehicles battery is in great shape and fully charged.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

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VW quotes a maximum charging rate of 170 kilowatts, and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 20 minutes (under ideal circumstances). Canada will receive the same long-wheelbase ID.Buzz as the United States, albeit with instruments in metric, but that market gets two additional changes.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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In Li-ion batteries, Li ions (Li + ) leave the cathode during charging and move through the electrolyte and separator to intercalate into the anode. As the technology gets fixed, the anode is more of an issue related to fast charge. and re-evaluate their expectations for range. The reverse happens on discharge. Click to enlarge.

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Road Trip: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring

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Aerodynamically Efficient Exterior Designed to slice through the air Now in its 11th generation, the Civic (first launched in 1972) went through a complete exterior re-imagination in 2022, and got a refresh for 2025. These prices include the $1,095 destination and handling charge.