Remember the Eunos Roadster, the right-hand-drive Mazda MX-5 shipped by UK importers from Japan that was popular in the early 2000s? I had one, devoid of service history and with uncertain mileage but reliable and rust-free. Today, the trade in used grey-import performance cars from Japan, where like us they drive on the left, continues… Continue reading Should I buy a car imported into the UK from Japan?
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Cleantechnica: Australia Nudges 10% Electric Vehicle Penetration 002879
The June figures have been released and Australia is nudging 10% EV penetration. We are now where I was expecting us to be at the end of last year. The Tesla Model Y and the refreshed MG ZS EV arrived in November and boosted the figures, but the 10% bar seemed elusive. The first 5… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Australia Nudges 10% Electric Vehicle Penetration 002879
Insurance commission rule changed for auto dealerships
Auto Dealers facing multiple challenges from the overall demand slowdown have to also negotiate changes in IRDAI norms impacting existing commission structures creating greater pressure on their bottom lines. At the recently concluded second FADA summit on Banking and Insurance in Mumbai,representatives of several automotive dealerships told Autocar Professional that even as dealer representatives are… Continue reading Insurance commission rule changed for auto dealerships
The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
BOSTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives. IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric Vehicles in Construction 2023-2043“, shows that there is a battery price tipping point, under which it… Continue reading The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
BOSTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives. IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric Vehicles in Construction 2023-2043“, shows that there is a battery price tipping point, under which it… Continue reading The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
Clean Technica: Kentucky 1st To Mandate State-Funded EV Chargers Include Tesla Charge Ports002876
It’s been less than two months since Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) began being adopted by a number of automakers and charging companies. This week, however, the charging hardware also gained its first nod of approval from a state government, with Kentucky mandating the equipment on all new federally funded charging stations. Kentucky is set… Continue reading Clean Technica: Kentucky 1st To Mandate State-Funded EV Chargers Include Tesla Charge Ports002876
The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
BOSTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives. IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric Vehicles in Construction 2023-2043“, shows that there is a battery price tipping point, under which it… Continue reading The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
Mercedes-Benz announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North America starting in 2025. It is the first German automaker to jump on board. Over the last month, there has been a wave of automakers that have announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector, starting with Ford, followed by GM, Rivian,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer006358
Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer006358
Mercedes will use Tesla’s EV charging standard on North American cars
It’s the first German brand to support NACS. Another European car manufacturer is adopting Tesla’s charging technology. Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on new North American EVs starting in 2025. Drivers will initially get access to the Tesla Supercharger network before through a CCS-to-NACS adapter arriving in… Continue reading Mercedes will use Tesla’s EV charging standard on North American cars