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VinFast launches VF 3 mini electric car for Vietnam market

Green Car Congress

VinFast launched the VF 3, a mini electric car model designed specifically for the Vietnam market. The VinFast VF 3 is part of the small car segment, specifically classified as a Mini car. Regarding the interior, the VF 3 is designed to be minimalist to optimize the space for five people to sit inside the car.

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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

Green Car Congress

A new survey of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers conducted by Ducker Carlisle concludes that as electric vehicles continue to enter the mass market, aluminum demand will grow through the end of the decade. In 2022, light trucks outnumbered cars four to one and contained more than 30% more aluminum than cars.

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EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 16.3% in November

Electric Cars Report

In November 2023, the EU’s car market grew by a modest but reasonably robust 6.7%. There were substantial double-digit gains in some markets, including two of the largest: Italy (+16.2%) and France (+14%). Conversely, the German car market […] The post EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 16.3%

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EV market share grew in March, but that’s not what Australia’s car lobby wants you to know

The Driven EV News

Contrary to reports, the share of electric vehicles in new car sales in March actually grew, and ICE sales are static. The post EV market share grew in March, but that’s not what Australia’s car lobby wants you to know appeared first on The Driven.

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EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 14.6% in 2023

Electric Cars Report

In December 2023, the EU car market experienced a 3.3% Notable increases were observed in top markets such as France (+14.5%) and […] The post EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 14.6% in 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report. in 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 14.2% in October

Electric Cars Report

In October 2023, the EU car market expanded significantly, with new registrations surging by 14.6% This marked the fifteenth consecutive month of growth, with notable double-digit percentage increases in three of the largest markets: France (+21.9%), Italy (+20%), and Spain (+18.1%). to 855,484 units.

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Squad Mobility’s $6,250 ‘Solar City Car’ details US market plans

Electrek

The US’s electric micro-car market is rather limited compared to Europe and Asia, but the Dutch company Squad Mobility hopes to change that. more… The post Squad Mobility’s $6,250 ‘Solar City Car’ details US market plans appeared first on Electrek.

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