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Volkswagen nearly doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2021 to 263K; all electrified vehicle sales at 369K

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In 2021, the Volkswagen brand delivered more electrified vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over to customers more than 369,000 electric cars (+73% versus 2020), comprising approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33%) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97%). if the brand’s global BEV sales in 2021. In Europe, the ID.4

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Nikola Recalls All Tre Battery-Electric Trucks Over Fire Concerns

Electric Cars Report

Nikola Motor is recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks it has delivered so far is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause.

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One Year Later, Ford E-Transit Van Is The Leader In Helping Ford Pro Customers Shift To Battery Power

Electric Cars Report

A year after making its North American debut, the Ford E-Transit van has established itself as the leader of the pack in the all-electric commercial cargo van market. E-Transit is the best-selling electric cargo van in the United States and Canada, as well as the sales leader in Europe.

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2021 Audi Q5, A7 and A8 TFSI e PHEVS now on sale in US

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Now on sale nationwide in the US, the 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) combine Audi’s premium appointments and driving dynamics with integrated hybrid technology and smartphone app functionality. Or, the A8 TFSI e can operate in nearly silent all-electric mode. all-electric range.

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Volkswagen cites “strong customer reluctance” amid low EV sales

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Volkswagen is cutting electric vehicle production at its Emden plant in northwest Germany. And as per recent comments from the veteran automaker, the adjustment is partly due to “strong customer reluctance,” which is leading to lower-than-expected electric car sales. This is unfortunate, considering that the ID.7

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Global EV sales reach 10 percent of new cars sold in 2022

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Global electric vehicle sales reached 10 percent of all new cars sold in 2022, an increase from 8.3 EVs continue to become more popular year over year, and consumers are making the switch from gas-powered vehicles to battery-powered ones across the world. million electric vehicles were sold.

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Born to race: Fast 240kW Cupra Born VZ storms the all-electric hot hatch class

EV Central

Spanish performance brand Cupra has revealed its all-new 2024 Cupra Born VZ that it has created to be its new flagship performance EV. To ensure the Born VZ remains at the top of the electric hot hatch for the way it drives, engineers have developed a bespoke chassis dubbed the DCC Sport suspension pack. 2025 Cupra Born VZ.