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BNEF: Global plug-in vehicle sales surge 63% year-on-year in Q3; China accounted for more than half of total

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Plug-in electric vehicles sales surged to a record in the third quarter, largely driven by strong demand in China, according to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). China accounted for more than half of global sales as its market for electric cars doubled amid government efforts to curb pollution.

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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of new car registrations in the first half of 2017, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. of new passenger car sales, up from 45.8% Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2%

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An all-electric Range Rover Sport EV is coming to rival Porsche’s best-selling Cayenne

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Coming off its highest quarterly profit since 2017 in Q4, Jaguar Land Rover said it continues to see strong demand for its premium models. JLR’s Range Rover brand achieved record quarterly wholesale figures. We talked about six Land Rovers by 2026. That tops the massive GMC Hummer EV at 32″.

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Electrified car registrations pass 100K units in Europe for 1st time in March; total reg down 3.6%; Model 3 top EV

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in March 2017. The biggest drops were posted by Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Ford and Land Rover. However, their sales performance is not as strong as it has been in the past, with volume growing by “only” 5%. Total diesel registrations counted for 31.2% of total volume against 36.2% in March 2018, and 44.8%

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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Besides affordability, the report identified a balanced supply of charging and refueling infrastructure as a pre-requisite for stronger sales of alternatively-powered vehicles across the EU. The Commission has proposed a ‘benchmark’ for the sales of full battery-electric cars at the level of 15% by 2025, and 30% by 2030.

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Teijin acquires composites company Inapal to expand European automotive business

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The company has two manufacturing locations in Portugal serving a variety of European OEM customers including Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Bentley. Teijin expects its automotive composite business sales to reach approximately €1.7 —Jun Suzuki, president and CEO, Teijin Limited.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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2018 Lincoln Navigator unveiled at New York Auto Show in 2017. sales totaled more than 161,000 vehicles—a 6.6% However, retail sales for the Expedition were up 56.8% and fleet sales were down 66.3% retail gain last month, with overall sales—and a total increase of 97.5%—of Click to enlarge.

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