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EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014

Green Car Reports

Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see them, at least for now in the U.S., Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on. as an unnecessary complication in the shift to EVs.

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BMW is building EVs and legacy gas-burners on the same production lines—and it seems to be working – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Legacy automakers, keen to make an “orderly transition” to EVs, have embraced all kinds of half-measures, from PHEVs to awkward ICE-to-EV conversions to pick-your-powertrain production lines. EVs accounted for 15 percent of BMW’s sales in 2023, up from 9 percent the previous year. It plans to begin manufacturing EVs in the US by 2030.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Green Car Congress

In MY 2013, there were 11 EVs and 4 PHEVs available in the market; MY 2014 has 12 (counting the Tesla Model S 60 and 80 as one) EVs on the market and 10 PHEVs, along with the lone CNG car, the Honda Civic. (In In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.)

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

Teslarati

The list includes both 2022 and 2023 model-year vehicles that are assembled in North America but it can be confusing since Tesla and GM are excluded from the $7,500 EV credits this year but qualify next year. Tesla and GM were disqualified since both companies have sold over 200,000 EVs. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Ford Escape PHEV.

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group and Samsung SDI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their supply relationship for battery cells for electro-mobility. Samsung SDI will supply the BMW Group with battery cells for the BMW i3, BMW i8 and additional hybrid models over the coming years. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too?

Baua Electric

Although sales are up, VW was still behind rivals Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai. Rivals like Mercedes, Ford, and GM have pushed back EV targets, citing slowing than expected demand, but Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si says EV plans remain. Volkswagen doesn’t offer a PHEV (or any hybrid) in the US, but that could change.

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Hybrids take 7% of California market in 1H 2013; PHEVs 0.7%; EVs 1.1%

Green Car Congress

According to the report, the Model S was the third top-selling brand in the luxury and sports segment in the first half of the year—behind only the Mercedes E-Class and the BMW 5-Series—with a 12% share of that segment. during the first half year-on-year—a larger increase than the 7.7% Electric (Battery) Hybrids Sales'

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