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4Q 2019: EU diesel demand continues to drop while gasoline gains; plug-ins up 80.5% y-o-y

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digit gains were also seen in Belgium (+17.7%), Slovenia (+18.2%), Hungary (+18.4%), Sweden (+30.5%) and Romania (+31.1%). electric segment (BEV) and plug?in in hybrids (PHEV) posting strong gains (+76.5% Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) still account for the vast majority of alternatively?powered Source: ACEA.

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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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BBA currently produces seven model ranges, with fully-electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engines. (BBA) joint venture, Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, announced local production of the NEUE KLASSE in China. BBA is investing RMB 10 billion (US$1.4

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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As with the EQC from Bremen and Beijing and the EQV from Vitoria, which are already on the market, the fully electric models at the Rastatt plant run on the same production line as compact vehicles with conventional and hybrid drives. In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

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The Bao 5 is a plug-in hybrid that starts at around $43,500 in China, putting it in the same range as the Bronco and Defender, the report said. Last December, the automaker said it would build a factory in Hungary for the European market, with an initial capacity of 200,000 units a year. tonne curb weight.

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BMW’s hometown Munich plant to go all-EV as ICE vehicles pass their “tipping point” – Charged EVs

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It currently produces the 3 Series (including the 330e and 320e plug-in hybrids) and 4 Series Gran Coupé (including the electric i4). It currently produces the 3 Series (including the 330e and 320e plug-in hybrids) and 4 Series Gran Coupé (including the electric i4). Current production is around 1,000 cars per day.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. kWh/100 km, range 419 km (260 miles).

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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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