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Mercedes-Benz Cars tripled global sales of xEVs in 2020; 7.4% of sales

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We more than tripled sales of our plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars. Our internal forecasts for 2020 indicate that we will have achieved the European CO 2 targets for passenger cars last year. At Mercedes-Benz Cars, the xEV share increased from 2% in 2019 to 7.4% kWh/100 km) achieved sales of about 1,700 vehicles.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

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Europe, the birthplace of the automobile industry, to North America across the Pacific Ocean, has always been the top stage that Chinese car companies hope to step on. However, the Southeast Asian market at home has recently become a new target for many car companies. What is the mystery behind it?.

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Nissan LEAF first electric car to pass 400,000 unit sales

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The Nissan LEAF is the first electric car to surpass 400,000 sales. The company committed itself to working with governments and utility companies to support the adoption of electric vehicles, make charging them easier and more convenient, and develop second-life uses for electric car batteries. million barrels of oil a year.

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Tesla extends Model S and Model X order halt to more Asia-Pacific areas

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As noted in a Reuters report, it is unclear why Tesla opted to stop orders of the Model S and Model X in specific Asia-Pacific countries, and the company has not provided a notable explanation for the matter. Today, however, the Model S and Model X’s sales are vastly eclipsed by the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV.

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Zac Hollis joins VinFast as its Asia head | Autocar Professional

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Zac Hollis, former brand director of Skoda Auto India, has joined Vietnamese EV major VinFast as its Asia Head. He was appreciated by thousands of Skoda Auto car owners for his active connection with brand lovers and car owners through various social media platforms.

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Inside Tesla’s Largest Delivery Center In Asia

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Twitter user @JayInShanghai has shared an exclusive look inside Tesla’s largest delivery center in Asia — probably Tesla’s largest delivery center in the world. Jay pointed out that Tesla has been in China for a total of eight years now and that it’s been eight years of constant hard work.

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BNEF: EV sales to fall 18% in 2020, overall car market by 23% in response to health and economic crisis

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BloombergNEF (BNEF) forecasts that sales of electric passenger vehicles will fall 18% in 2020 to 1.7 However, sales of combustion engine cars are set to drop even faster this year (by 23%), and the long-term electrification of transport is projected to accelerate in the years ahead. million units.

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