Tag: Italy
The Citroen 2 CV Is Back And Ready For The 21st Century
After World War II, manufacturing on the Continent was severely degraded. Automakers in France, Germany, and Italy began producing cars that were simple and cheap — cars like the Isetta, Messerschmidt, and Fiat Cinquecento. In 1949, the Citroen 2 CV went on sale, a car that looked like it was … [continued]
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To Save Nature, Countries Should Eliminate Subsidies That Harm Forests
Governments around the world are handing bioenergy and the other industries harming forests tens of billions of euros in subsidies. How much does saving nature cost? One estimate puts it at around $900 billion per year. Yet, instead, many governments spend hundreds of billions every year harming nature. If we want … [continued]
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Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — 27% EV Share in August!
BEVs Up, PHEVs Down Plugin vehicle registrations were up 5% year over year (YoY) globally in August, ending the month at around 1.8 million units. Once again, BEVs (+13% YoY) and PHEVs (-12% YoY) are experiencing opposite dynamics, with pure electrics firm in double-digit growth while plugin hybrids remain in … [continued]
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European Fleet Operators Urge EU Commission Not To Weaken Truck Emissions Policy
Change seldom happens because of some highfalutin social concerns, although that might have been the case for the bans on DDT and Freon. More often, change happens because of self-interest, which usually involves saving money. As Europe suffers due to skyrocketing prices for diesel fuel, several of its most prominent … [continued]
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What Is The Situation With Residual Values In Europe?
Understanding how Residual Values have evolved and what has driven the change over the last years. What is happening to EV depreciation? At first sight, BEVs appear to retain lower residual values than other powertrains. However, the analysis shows that this headline gap is partly driven by temporary market dynamics, … [continued]
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