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Tesla best-rated car brand in UK, beats Toyota in reliability: survey

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however, the opposite is true, as Tesla is not just the country’s overall best-rated car brand, it is also the second most reliable carmaker. The survey was conducted by HonestJohn.co.uk , which asked its readers to rate their cars across several metrics, such as efficiency, reliability, practicality, safety, comfort, and performance.

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BYD Launches 6th Car-Carrying Vessel!

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Regarding full electric cars, BYD has now solidly shot past Tesla as the global leader. continued] The post BYD Launches 6th Car-Carrying Vessel! Its passenger vehicle sales were up 58% in the first quarter, while its electric commercial truck sales were up 1169%. And the company has been releasing new model after new.

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Tesla named as one of world’s safest car brands: UK study

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car insurance comparison service Confused.com has revealed that Tesla is one of the safest car brands in the world. The findings: In its study, Confused.com analyzed vehicle safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). A study from U.K.

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Only 1% of EV Drivers Would Go Back to a Gas Car*

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A new survey of electric vehicle owners around the world finds that only 1% of electric vehicle owners would buy a pure gas-powered (or diesel-powered) car for their next vehicle. continued] The post Only 1% of EV Drivers Would Go Back to a Gas Car* appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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UK Survey Finds 60% Of Car Buyers Turned Off By Elon Musk

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The UK’s Electrifying.com recently conducted a survey of car buyers in the UK. The survey found that “60% of car buyers now say Musks controversial reputation actively puts them off buying a Tesla,” the company writes. Is there any other company where 60% of potential buyers aren’t willing to.

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Honda to Sell Electric Car Under $30,000 in USA?

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While electric vehicles are doing quite well in luxury car segments, many of our readers (and writers) have lamented that we don’t have enough affordable electric cars, and no really affordable electric cars. continued] The post Honda to Sell Electric Car Under $30,000 in USA? Honda may be looking to change that.

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