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Oct 2020
43m 45s

Will California’s Gas-Car Ban Boost Amer...

Wood Mackenzie
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California plans to ban new internal-combustion vehicles by 2035. But are electric vehicles ready to take their place?We know that there are dozens and dozens more models of electric cars on the market. Ranges are increasing. Consumers like the driving experience. And total costs are creeping downward.But America’s electric vehicle market is anemic. Dealers ... Show More
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