Europeans, Priced Out Of Mainstream Electric Cars, Will Shun The Unsafe. “They are neither a proper car, safer and versatile, nor a scooter, which is easier to drive and park” I have good news and bad news for Europeans eager to join the electric car revolution, but who can’t afford the huge prices. The good […]
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Most Internationals Desert Paris, But China Turns Up In Strength
Most Internationals Desert Paris, But China Turns Up In Strength. “(Mondial de l’Automobile mainly a Franco-Chinese show for cars and small urban vehicles” The biennial Paris Auto Show was a slimmed-down shadow of its former pre-Covid self, although it probably didn’t expect its return to coincide with a European economy about to dive into recession, […]
Europe’s Electric Car Revolution Demands Affordability But Paris Didn’t Oblige
Europe’s Electric Car Revolution Demands Affordability But Paris Didn’t Oblige. “Due to rising raw material and production costs, (prices) for electric vehicles are unlikely to fall in the medium term” Europe’s electric car market looks very healthy at this early stage in its life, but long-term success requires cars and SUVs that are affordable for […]
Electric Genesis GV60’s Battery Prowess Won’t Worry Europeans
Electric Genesis GV60’s Battery Prowess Won’t Worry Europeans. “The closest competition could come from the likes of NIO, though that would be competing for a similar customer demographic that are prepared to try something new” Genesis wants the GV60 electric car to lead its charge into the European premium market, and although the car is […]
European Auto Industry Faces Falling Sales, But Bigger Hit To Profits.
European Auto Industry Faces Falling Sales, But Bigger Hit To Profits. “Markets are trying to fight off the expected downturn. With global inflation running higher than economists would prefer, slower sales have raised the specter of a recession. European auto manufacturers face a big hit to their businesses as recession looms and inflation eats away […]
Car Makers Cut Sales Forecast; Seek Government Help, Electric Charging Subsidy.
Car Makers Cut Sales Forecast; Seek Government Help, Electric Charging Subsidy. “To ensure a return to growth – with an even greater share of electric vehicle sales so climate targets can be met – we urgently need the right framework conditions” Europe’s carmakers expect sales in the European Union (EU) to slip 1% this year […]
European Electric Car Sales Expected To Ride Out The Storm Before Accelerating
European Electric Car Sales Expected To Ride Out The Storm Before Accelerating. “The BEV mix isn’t expected to see any further inroads until 2025 with the next CO2 cut when we expect a 5.5 percentage point increase over 2022 levels to 20%” The coming economic slowdown will temporarily tame the mighty European electric car sales […]
European Auto Makers Face Profit Hit, While Industry Seeks China Import Action
European Auto Makers Face Profit Hit, While Industry Seeks China Import Action. “We lowered our global production outlook to zero growth in 2023, despite improving chip supply. Demand destruction no longer seems to be a vague risk, but has started” The European car market is about to fall off a cliff as the recession kicks […]
Electric Car Tests – range claims vs range outcomes
Electric Car Tests – range claims vs range outcomes
Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance Review
Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance Review. **** £46,365 For – handsome, impressive quality, excellent performance/handling, spacious Against – limited range on highway Competition – VW ID4, Ford Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Mercedes EQA, Skoda Enyaq, Hyundai Ioniq 5 The Nissan Ariya stands out from the crowd as a handsome beast, particularly with its […]