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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. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. —Stewart Stropp, senior director of automotive retail at J.D.

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Americans are ‘very likely’ to buy an EV as their next car now more than ever

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Power’s annual U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study was released today, and it shows that more Americans said they are “very likely” to buy an electric car for their next vehicle now more than ever. Power’s Senior Director of Automotive Retail, Stewart Stropp, said.

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What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

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This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. Gasoline-powered vehicles. Gasoline-powered vehicles. Combustion of a gallon of gasoline (that includes ethanol) releases 120,333 Btu of energy. per 100 kWh.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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We have been telling you the benefits and advantages of electric vehicles and the positive impact they are going to make on our economy and environment. Facts such as The Tesla stock being the ‘HOT’ one in the market right now, Elon Musk rises to the richest person in the world, Governments providing incentives for electric vehicles , etc.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways.

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BMW M5 Touring Becomes America's First M-Wagon

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liter V8 features twin turbochargers and uses the M Hybrid drive system, meaning it’s mated to an ell-electric motor. But you’re also buying a larger and slightly heavier version of an automobile that was already getting portly. Combined, the duo are said to produce 717 horsepower and yield a 3.5-second second time to 60 mph.

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IHS Markit: vehicle miles traveled to increase 65% in key markets by 2040, while vehicle sales slow

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A shift from buying cars to buying “mobility” will be a driving force of change in the automotive future, the study says. However, cars powered solely by gasoline or diesel will have fallen below 50% of new cars sales by 2031. At the same time, sales growth of new light-duty vehicles will slow substantially.

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