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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

Green Car Congress

increase (558,700 more units) on the same period in 2015—largely driven by growth in the Chinese and European markets. The SUV boom continued, with seven of the eight regions analyzed posting double digit growth. Sales of SUVs in Europe (including Russia and Turkey) gave the overall market a boost with 20% growth and 1.11

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Accelerating green wheels: BYD’s EV lease deal with Arval will electrify Europe’s roads

Baua Electric

The Chinese EV automaker is quickly becoming a globally recognized name, recently garnering some serious clout after usurping long-time leader Tesla as the global EV leader by volume. In Europe, BYD has commissioned its own cargo ships to transport its EVs over from China until its incoming production facility in Turkey is erected.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Sedans and SUVs are in development using BMW component technology and Foxconn electric architectures. China’s Geely is providing its SPA electric vehicle architecture and Italian design house Pininfarina (these days owned by India’s Mahindra) is providing the exterior and interior design for three EVs – an SUV, a hatchback and estate.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

Green Car Congress

Chinese demand for EVs soared throughout 2018, as the car-type gained more visibility among consumers, due in part to their promotion by local governments for their environmental impact. The dip in the Chinese market had ramifications upon the rest of the global market in 2018. All SUV subsegments recorded positive results.

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