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JANUARY 7, 2013

Audi set a new sales record in the Chinese market last year, with deliveries in China and Hong Kong exceeding the 400,000 mark for the first time—a 29.6% The company set a new sales record for the A4 L, A6 L and Q5 model series built in Changchun: 322,700 vehicles for a year-on-year increase of 28.1%.

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Audi 2012 China Sale 210

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

This action expands on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 Consequently, only a portion of the vehicles being counted to meet the zero emission goal—roughly half based on current sales volumes—will in fact produce zero emissions when driven. True ZEV sales, however, account for only 7.6%.

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California Sale Climate Change PHEV 269

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% in 2012 to 23.3%

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JANUARY 12, 2012

According to a new report from Pike Research, the worldwide market for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric medium- (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) trucks will grow at 92% in 2012, with total sales surpassing 19,000. between 2011 and 2017, reaching 100,746 truck sales by the end of that period.

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Plug-in 2012 Plug Sale 257

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AUGUST 16, 2011

The ebike will be launched in the first half of 2012 and will initially be marketed by dealers in Europe and North America. According to the association of the two-wheeler industry (ZIV) sales figures in Germany alone rose from 70,000 in 2007 to 200,000 in 2010.

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2012 Sale Li-ion 2007 231

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MARCH 1, 2013

Polk, the Prius family cars (Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius Plug-in, and Prius c) accounted for 61,893 vehicles registered in California in 2012, making Prius the Nº 1 vehicle badge sold in the state. With 236,659 units of the Prius family sold throughout the US in 2012 ( earlier post ), California thus accounted for 26.2%

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Prius 2012 California Sale 218

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JANUARY 7, 2013

Toyota’s Prius PHV was the best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the UK in 2012, achieving 470 sales from its launch date in July 2012 and outselling its nearest rival, the Vauxhall Ampera, despite it being on sale 3 months longer than the Toyota. compared to 2011.

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Electrek

MARCH 27, 2024

Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future.

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Volvo Diesel 2016 Cars 145

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JANUARY 27, 2013

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled this week in a case (#12-1139) brought by the American Petroleum Institute (API) against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ( earlier post ), and vacated the 2012 cellulosic biofuel RFS standard while affirming the 2012 advanced biofuel standard.

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2012 Standards DC EPA 244

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JANUARY 4, 2013

2012 US sales of plug-in vehicles by major OEMs. GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc.

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GM Plug-in Nissan Sale 304

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APRIL 13, 2013

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) posted 2013 first quarter sales of 197,309 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe. During that period, Toyota and Lexus full hybrid sales reached 38,673, up 82.3% Full hybrid models now constitute around 20% of total Toyota and Lexus sales in the first quarter, doubling from the same period in 2012.

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Toyota Europe Sale Hybrid 311

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JANUARY 7, 2013

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group set a new export sales record in December with 11,000 cars being exported during the month, which also helped the company increase its export sales over the course of 2012 by 164%. Geely’s December 2012 sales were pulled forward by a strong showing from the Emgrand series of vehicles.

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APRIL 26, 2013

in the US from 2010 through 2012, according to data compiled for the Diesel Technology Forum by R.L. The national registration information includes data for all types of passenger vehicles—cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and vans—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from 1 January 2010 through 31 December 2012.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Sales increased 11.4% Domestic sales by Shanghai GM rose 13.6% FAW-GM’s domestic sales were up 6.3% FAW-GM’s domestic sales were up 6.3% Buick sales in China increased 15.7% The brand was supported by ongoing strong demand for the original Excelle family, whose sales grew 6.9% from 2012 to 652,077 units.

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2013 GM China Sale 265

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

This compares to 300 system sales during the whole year ended 31 December 2012. The level of unit sales is marginally behind current market expectations for the year, however as a result of the different sales mix the reported loss for the period to 31 December 2013 is now anticipated to be marginally smaller than market forecasts.

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2013 2012 Sale Fuel 225

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 3, 2013

In 2012, about 53,000 electric cars were likely sold--essentially triple the prior year's number. We know that at least 50,000 sales of plug-in cars will have been reported by Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan, and. car buyers took home about 17,500 plug-in electric cars in 2011. Last year, the numbers got better. A lot better.

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Plug-in 2012 Plug Electric Cars 162

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Sales of EVs in France rose 55% to 8,779 units in 2013, up from 5,663 the year before. 5,175 electric vehicles vans were registered in France in 2013, with sales increased 42% over 3,651 registrations recorded in 2012. Sales increased 60% compared to 29,120 registrations recorded in 2012. Avere-France.

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France 2013 Sale 2012 244

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has revised its calendar year 2012 sales and production plans, targeting worldwide production of 10,050,000 vehicles and worldwide sales of 9,760,000 vehicles for the year. The company also announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended 30 June 2012. million units in 2009.

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2012 Toyota Production Vehicles 225

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Monthly sales of plug-in hybrids in US. Sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the US in August reached 6,407 units—up 83% from the prior month and up 65% from results in August 2012. Sales were led by the Chevy Volt, with 3,351 units, up 18.4% from its August 2012 results of 2,831 units.

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Plug-in Plug Sale Hybrid 230

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Annual worldwide sales of the Prius to September 2010. Worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius have passed the 2-million mark, with approximately 2,012,000 units sold as of the end of September, according to Toyota. In 2007, sales in Japan represented 21% of all Prius sales worldwide and in 2008, 26%.

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Prius Toyota Sale 2012 268

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APRIL 5, 2012

increase over prior year sales and best March results since 1973. of sales in March, up 44.4% March’s strong sales of 36,588 units highlights a robust first quarter for 2012 for Volkswagen and we are poised for continued growth this calendar year. In Car and Driver ’s midsize sedan comparison test, the 2012 Passat 2.5

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Sale 2012 Kia America 218

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JUNE 9, 2012

of new cars sold in Japan in May 2012 were hybrid cars, up 11 percentage points from last year. Looking at the different manufacturers, hybrid sales make up 25% of Honda sales in Japan, and a whopping 46% of Toyota sales. Integrity Exports.

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Prius Japan 2012 Minivan 282

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Driven by continued strong demand for Ford’s new product lineup in China, September sales increased by 61% with 96,111 wholesales sold, compared to 59,570 sold in September last year. The all-new Ford Mondeo—launched at the end of August—had its first full sales month in September, selling 9,676 wholesale units.

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Sale Ford China Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 4, 2012

Prius sales March 2011 v. March 2012. In March 2012, Toyota posted a new one-month record for Prius sales of 28,711 units, up 54.3% For example, Prius v posted its biggest month since it went on sale last November of 4,937. Overall, TMS posted March sales of 38,215 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 49.0%

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Prius Sale Toyota 2012 285

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AUGUST 12, 2013

In its Fuel Cells Annual Report 2013 , Navigant Research notes that in 2012, the fuel cell sector broke the $1-billion revenue mark for the first time (not including revenue from R&D or government funding. Overall, the number of companies in the fuel cell industry with revenue above $1 million increased from 24 to 42 by the end of 2012.

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2012 Industrial Industry Fuel 199

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JANUARY 16, 2024

CY2023, which turned out to be strong year of sales growth for the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments in India, is done and dusted. Car and SUV sales scaled a new high at 4.10 million units and two-wheeler sales crossed the 17-million-units mark. million units have been recalled in India (see data table below).

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2012 India Vehicles Motorcycles 52

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

In August, the US sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from the major OEMs (Chevy Volt and Prius PHV) totalled 3,336 units, while battery-electric vehicles (Nissan LEAF, Honda Fit EV, and Ford Focus Electric) sold a combined 728 units. Volt set its prior sales record in March, with 2,289 units. from August 2011.

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Prius Volt Plug-in PHEV 284

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Cumulative sales of plug-in vehicles in the US topped 500,000 units in September, according to figures gathered by the US Department of Energy (DOE). By the end of 2012 there were 11 different plug-in models available, and by September of 2016 there were 27 different models. Electric vehicle sales have been accelerating in 2016.

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Plug-in Plug Sale Vehicles 150

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MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. total TME sales, including several countries outside of the EU. This progress is mainly due to the excellent sales performance of hybrid models.

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LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale 199

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Autofacts sees full-year 2013 sales reaching 15.6 Canada is currently on track for a record year of new vehicle sales, surpassing the previous high of 1.69 million units in 2012 to 18.7 Though assembly has not kept pace with sales, full-year growth of approximately 7.7% million units. million units in 2007. South America.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In hybrid has got off to a good start in its first six months on sale, with over 6,000 units sold so far. That, says Toyota, is more than the first six months of Chevrolet Volt sales, at 2,745 units, and Nissan Leaf sales, which managed 3,875 cars in its first month.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Toyota 105

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NOVEMBER 23, 2013

The new generation smart electric drive has been available in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan since production began in 2012. Alongside Germany and Italy, China is one of the main sales markets for smart, with sales there increasing by 43.8%

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China Sale Lithium Ion Russia 239

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MAY 10, 2012

The Toyota Division’s strong April sales performance in the US (160,493 units for 13.1% The Prius Family vehicles (Prius, Prius v, Prius Plug-in and Prius c) accounted for a total combined sales volume of 25,168 units (15.7%). Toyota Division posted total sales of 30,126 hybrids for the month; the Prius Family thus represented 83.5%

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Prius Camry Hybrid Sale Toyota 199

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JANUARY 7, 2012

Chevrolet led all automakers in US passenger car sales in 2011 and posted its largest year-over-year retail sales increase in 35 years, due in large part to strong sales of the Cruze compact sedan. Chevrolet compact car sales almost doubled compared with 2010. Chevrolet sold more than 763,000 passenger cars in 2011.

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Chevrolet 2011 Sale Cars 309

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

In September, GM’s plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt (2,851 units sold) and Toyota’s plug-in hybrid Prius PHV (1,652 units sold) continued to lead sales in the US of plug-in vehicles from major OEMs. The US market-leading Volt saw its September sales increase 294.3% (by volume) from September 2011 sales of 723 units. for the month.

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Plug-in Plug Sale GM 240

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Sales increased 13.7% from September 2012. During the first nine months of 2013 as a whole, sales by GM and its joint ventures in China increased 11.1% GM’s Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling manufacturing joint ventures as well as all of their brands had all-time record September domestic sales. to 139,676 units.

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GM China Sale Cadillac 247

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JULY 16, 2013

over the same period in 2012, and achieved its 11 th straight quarter of increased sales on the strength of new products in all markets. posted sales of more than 4.85 million vehicles in the first half of 2013, an increase of nearly 4% over the same period in 2012. Chevrolet sales in China rose 6.1% in 1H 2012.

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2013 Chevrolet Sale Global 239