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Teaser: New Acura Performance Electric SUV Concept to Be Revealed At Monterey Car Week

The Truth About Cars

Chinese car buyers are among the most prolific EV and PHEV buyers in the world, and the country recently saw their sales numbers eclipse those of gas vehicles for the first time. Their July sales increased 37 percent over July 2023, accounting for almost 51 percent of new car sales. Chinese brands don’t yet sell in the U.S.,

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UK Scrappage Scheme Encouraging Shift to Smaller, Fuel-Efficient Cars

Green Car Congress

New cars bought through the UK’s scrappage incentive scheme , which began in May, emit on average 10.9% less CO 2 (16 g/km) than the average new car, according to figures released by the car manufacturers’ trade association SMMT. New cars bought through the scheme had average CO 2 emissions of 131.1 g/km CO 2 , 27.4%

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EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time

Baua Electric

BYD Yuan Up electric SUV (Source: BYD) EVs and PHEVs made up a record half of car sales in China in July, the first time this milestone was achieved in the world’s largest auto market. of car sales, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (via Reuters ). That’s a rise of 28.6% from June, with a 14.4%

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. The interim Clean Car Discount, which is already in the market, is showing promising signs of success. Scrappage schemes. Committee Secretariat. Transport and Infrastructure Committee. Parliament Buildings. Wellington. Executive Summary. There are 3.5

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader?

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Green car incentives coming to Israel

Green Cars News

The eagerness to reward green car buyers for their purchases now looks likely to extend to Israel, where the finance ministry is planning new regulations on car purchasing according to Reuters. The changes planned are meant to alleviate increasing air pollution as well as save energy costs.