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Elon Musk responds to Tesla-BYD 2023 Q4 production comparison

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the comparisons being drawn by various media outlets regarding his company and high-powered Chinese rival BYD, which outpaced Musk’s company in terms of production of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023. Tesla’s factory in Germany only produces the Model Y.

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

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of total California auto sales in 2021. The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data. 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.

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LG Energy Solution claims reduced operating profit due to slow EV sales

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The South Korean battery maker claimed slow EV sales impacted its operating profit. In comparison, the Asian battery maker reported an operating profit of about $470 million in Q1 2023. In addition to its operating profit, LGES’ sales also dropped by 30% to $4.5 billion in the first quarter compared to $6.4

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Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles near 15% of total US sales after solid Q3

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After EV sales soared 284% in Q3 over last year, Mercedes electric vehicles are nearing 15% of total US sales. In comparison, Ford and GM are around 3% to 4%. more… The post Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles near 15% of total US sales after solid Q3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar EV sales fall 40% in Q1 2024

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For comparison, in Q1 2023, Polestar deliveries exceeded 12,000 vehicles. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, commented: “2024 […] The post Polestar EV sales fall 40% in Q1 2024 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Price and specifications comparison

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Also, the update is expected to boost the brand’s sales numbers amid the SUV rush across India. Here is a price and specification-based comparison between the 2024 Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Here is a price and specification-based comparison between the 2024 Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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E-commerce sales in the United States in 2019 amounted to 11.0% of all retail sales— the highest percentage yet. In comparison, the corresponding percentage in 2000 was only 0.9%. A common explanation of the rise in e-commerce is that it is a consequence of syphoning sales from traditional retail sales.

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