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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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Specifically, cumulative sales through the end of 2021 were: 663,014 BEV (62.9%). For sales in 2021 only, the shares were: 183,933 BEV (73.5%). From CEC New ZEV Sales dashboard. However, the same report finds that California is still falling behind Europe where EV sales exceeded 20%. 379,125 PHEV (36% ).

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Volkswagen sold around 394,000 battery-electric vehicles in 2023

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“The delivery figures show that we are on the right track as a brand and that our cars are well received by our customers,” said Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen Board Member for sales, marketing and after sales. A key highlight for BEV sales was in Germany, where the brand sold roughly 30,000 ID.4 4 units for a 62.9

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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For instance, a California-specific (United States) study suggests that EVs require new business and promotion strategies during sales processes, while a study across four US states and an investigation in Ontario (Canada) find that the (lack of) salespersons EV knowledge and positive attitude can influence customers’ purchasing decisions.

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Subaru debuts Solterra EV collab with Toyota, U.S. unveiling later this month

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Subaru has officially debuted the Solterra EV, its first all-electric vehicle that will be launched globally, at an event in Japan. EPA ratings are historically lower than the WLTP in comparison, so when the vehicle finally is shown off to crowds at the LA Auto Show, expect the range rating to be slightly lower.

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California ARB considering modifications to ZEV regs to provide more flexibility for intermediate volume manufacturers

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Their proposed changes included: very small demonstration quantities of ZEVs through 2025; large credit multipliers for any ZEVs produced; travel and pooling of both ZEV and TZEV credits in ZEV states; extended service credits for cars offered for sale or extended leases; and. three years to make up ZEV credit deficits.

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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

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—Mark Seng, director, aftermarket solutions and global aftermarket practice leader at IHS Automotive. In comparison, a record high of more than 14 million vehicles were scrapped in 2012. We attribute this to a number of factors, including the economy and the increasing quality of today’s automobiles. years by 2017 and 11.7

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Earlier post.).

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