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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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Chinese demand for EVs soared throughout 2018, as the car-type gained more visibility among consumers, due in part to their promotion by local governments for their environmental impact. The Honda Civic occupied the third spot, as it was boosted by increased demand in China. Tesla finally took off. million sales and the US with 17.3

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Nissan now NÂș 2 Asian brand in the Americas; new $2B manufacturing complex in Mexico to grow B platform capacity

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Nissan Argentina. Honda is in third place with 1.29 The first phase of development for the new Aguascalientes site will include installation of body, trim and chassis and paint manufacturing capability as well as associated parts warehousing and logistics operations. Nissan Brazil. Nissan Latin America. Nissan Americas Totals.

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