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Volkswagen Passenger Cars lifts global deliveries of BEV vehicles by 197% and of electric vehicles overall by 158% in 2020

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Even though it was only introduced in the second half of the year, it ranked in the top of the sales charts in many countries almost right away. —Klaus Zellmer, the board member responsible for Sales of Volkswagen Passenger Cars. in Germany in the BEV market and 23% in the Netherlands. The most popular model was the ID.3

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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BYD is launching three new battery-electric passenger vehicles in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, including the BYD ATTO 3, a C-segment SUV designed with the European customer in mind; the BYD TANG, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive; and the sporty sedan BYD HAN. BYD’s new generation e-Platform 3.0, BYD e-Platform 3.0

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BMW says electrified models exceeding sales expectations, especially in Europe

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While 4% of all BMW sales in Western Europe in July were electrified vehicles, that percentage increases significantly in markets where innovative electric mobility is supported through financial and infrastructure measures. —Dr Ian Robertson, Member of the BMW AG Board of Management with responsibility for Sales and Marketing BMW.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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As such, the theory regarding fleet manager EV adoption should be updated now that the automobiles are available for sale and revealed consumer behavior (empirical data) can be analyzed. In addition, Sierzchula also analyzed the reasons why these same firms did or did not expand their EV fleets.

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Which countries have plans for all new cars to be electric, and when?

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Plug-in electric cars currently make up a fairly small percentage of the millions of new vehicles sold globally. But within the next two decades, they may be the only new cars available for sale in certain countries.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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