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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

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New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation per year for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. This just goes to show the sheer scale of the importance of the automobile industry to Europe.

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BAIC BJEV opens Silicon Valley EV research center, planning another for Europe

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BJEV has seen sales volume climb to 6,223 units through June of 2015—representing a 23.1% BJEV ranks sixth globally in terms of pure EV sales. BJEV plans to bring a complete lineup of alternative energy automobiles to market. BJEV is also preparing for a second R&D facility in Europe.

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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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Levin Hybrid (left) and Corolla Hybrid (right) introduced at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in 2015. liter direct-injection turbo engine with class-leading thermal efficiency in vehicles that are slated to go on sale in China later this year. Click to enlarge. Advanced safety technology.

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New report released by UK House of Commons calls for advancing date for end of sale of conventional cars to before 2040

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Bring forward the date by which manufacturers must end the sale of conventional gasoline and diesel cars to before 2040 in line with more ambitious commitments from around the world. We expect the Government to then require manufacturers to end the sale of conventional petrol and diesel vehicles by this earlier date.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Bradley & Associates, commissioned by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), examines key drivers of EV adoption in the US, Europe and China, with an emphasis on vehicle charging scenarios and infrastructure. sales but well below the run-rate needed to reach the 2015 target.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth. Our goal is for GAC Motor to take the lead in the EV business and achieve sales of 20,000 electric vehicles by 2020. —Yu Jun, General Manager of GAC Motor. The company ranked 5 th among all brands in J.D.

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Toyota keeps world’s top-selling automaker crown in 2023, sells 1.12 crore cars

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Read more Toyota held the pole position in global passenger vehicle sales hart in 2023, while BYD grabbed the top spot in global electric car sales pushing Tesla to second position. The Japanese automobile giant’s global sales, including those of its subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino, increased by 7.2 per cent to 1.12

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