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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

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Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes. Plugin hybrids (PHEVs) took just 4.8% PHEV’s relatively low share was not due to their fall in volume, rather that the volume of BEVs and petrol vehicles were much higher than usual. BEVs saw pull-forward sales, with volume around 2.5x

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EVs dominated the UK car market in December

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). For petrol-only vehicles, 2022 saw 42.3% Expect petrol’s rate of decline to accelerate in the coming years, once diesel sales have effectively ended. Porsche and Skoda brands also climbed the ranks by a few spots compared to November. December’s combined plugin share of 39.4% comprised 32.9%

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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the first model publicly shown based on the MQB: the Cross Coupé all-wheel-drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). To ensure a uniform mounting position of all engines in the MQB, engineers rotated the cylinder head of the petrol engine. Earlier post. ). EA211 series gasoline engines.

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