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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

Green Car Congress

Currently, hybrids and battery electric vehicles represent a tiny fraction of total cars on the road. This means that incentives such as tax reductions and exemptions will be very important to the purchase decision. Only 24% of the same group say they would be willing to pay a premium. —David Raistrick.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Since the onset of the global economic crisis most of us have been cutting back to save cash wherever we can. Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Part of the swing in culture has been a downturn in new car sales.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With millions of motorists across the country continuing to reel from the global economic crisis, predictions that petrol prices could hit 120p a litre by the end of the year are having a significant impact on our vehicle buying habits. Also factor in the savings that could be made on road tax, congestion and even car insurance.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

If we set clear direction around EVs, because of our market size the global car manufacturers will have little trouble meeting demand. In many brands, New Zealand receives new models, just weeks after they are released globally. . It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly. Scrappage schemes .