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Charging the EV market
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/07/2019
» While electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be cheaper than internal combustion engine (ICE) or conventional vehicles in Europe in just three years from now, green vehicles are still far too costly for most drivers in Southeast Asia. A lack of subsidies and infrastructure is holding back EV adoption in the region, experts say.
Plugged in at the top
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/02/2019
» Nissan Motor of Japan aims to maintain its top position in electric vehicle (EV) sales with the launch of the second-generation Leaf in key Asia Pacific markets and the all-new Leaf e+ in Japan this year.
Smoked out? Not yet
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/11/2018
» No one disputes that cigarettes can kill. Each year smoking accounts for 7 million deaths worldwide -- that's seven times more than those attributable to the world's deadliest animal, the mosquito.
The EV Era
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/01/2017
» Some people might still consider electric vehicles (EV) a novelty or a rich man's toy, and others including Donald Trump might believe that talk of climate change is alarmist, so they don't see reducing the environmental impact of fossil-fuel cars as a priority.
Hybrid advantage
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 28/11/2016
» Out of the four available electric vehicle platforms, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) appears to best suit the needs of most Asian drivers and is best matched to the availability of existing infrastructure and technology.