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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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“I’m personally confident we can get it across the line.” Local Tesla boss predicts Cybertruck could come to Australia as early as 2026

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Speaking to EV Central , Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he was personally confident the Cybertruck would make its way here to provide an EV alternative to the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra as well as others in the SUV market. Im personally confident we can get it across the line.

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Cumulative PEV sales in California at 8.6% of 5M 2030 goal; BEVs at 4.4%

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cumulative plug-in vehicle (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) sales in California have reached 8.6% Full battery-electric vehicle sales are at 4.4%. In Q2 2018, PEV sales were 35,466 vehicles, up from 22,427 from Q2 2017 and up by 8,255 from Q4 2017. These sales may indicate that a break from the 9.1%

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Amazon May Soon Wade Into the Online Used Car Sales Business

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She noted that customers are increasingly looking for a fully online car shopping experience but also said that many still want the ability to see and touch vehicles in person. They can then finish the purchase at the dealer or online.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs. Commuter EMs / EBs.

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XPeng M03 and P7+ electric sedans confirmed for Melbourne motor show: But which one will go on-sale in Australia?

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The Mona M03 is a Tesla Model 3 rival that has already proved a hit in China, with almost 50,000 sales in its first four months on-sale. While the Tesla Model 3 is a success story, the overall slump in the sedan segment has been enormous, with SUVs and dual cab utes now dominating the Australian sales race. 2025 Mona M03.

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Does e-commerce affect the amount of travel in the United States?

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Recently, the amount of retail e-commerce in the United States increased rapidly in terms of both the absolute volume and the percentage of all sales. For example, retail e-commerce sales during the fourth quarter of 2007 totaled $36.2 of all retail sales. During the fourth quarter of 2017 retail e-commerce sales totaled $119.0