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Volkswagen BEV deliveries increase by 45% globally

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Volkswagen Group has been working hard to increase its share of the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, and it seems to be paying off. The German automaker increased its BEV deliveries by 45% globally as of September 2023. The post Volkswagen BEV deliveries increase by 45% globally appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Is the electric vehicle wave beginning to crash? VW Group’s global EV order bank halves after super-strong start to the year

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From January to September, the VW Group said it delivered an incredible 531,500 battery-powered vehicles — an incredible 45 percent increase over the same period in 2022 — with EVs now accounting for more than 7.9 percent of all VW sales globally. 3 (90,500) followed by the Audi Q4 e-tron (77,900).

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Infineon, STMicroelectronics join CharIN to support global standards in EV charging

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Infineon Technologies AG and STMicroelectronics recently joined the global Charging Interface Initiative e.V. Standardizing the technical setup and charging of hybrid-electric and electric vehicles globally will reduce range anxiety and be a powerful accelerant for EV adoption. Earlier post.).

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Penske Truck Leasing Co., CharIN e.V) Based in Berlin, Germany, it is open to all interested parties.

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BMW i5 and Benz EQE-fighting Volvo ES90 electric car locked-in for a 2024 debut

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Fresh details suggest Volvo is on track to launch an all-new battery-electric replacement for the current S90 that will be named the Volvo ES90 when it hits showrooms in 2025. With the decline of sales of large family sedans globally, it’s not known if the ES90 will be offered in all markets or if it will be restricted to China.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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A citywide backlash against battery-powered vehicles followed, as reported by multiple sources. Meanwhile, investigators ultimately concluded that a gasoline-powered scooter had in fact caused the fire.) In 2022, there were only 24 EV car fires in Sweden, representing 0.004 percent of battery-powered cars there.

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