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Paris To Charge Higher Parking Fees for Large Vehicles and SUVs

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The group approved an end date of 2035 for gas vehicle sales, and climate policies before then are driving automakers to build EVs at an increasing rate.& & That said, some countries have pushed for more cautious actions, with Germany asking for a provision allowing gas vehicle sales as long as they can run on synthetic fuels.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more than 270,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. CharIN e.V)

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia. Global ŠKODA sales reached 1.3 ŠKODA traces its history back to 1905, with the production of automobiles by Laurin & Klement Co.

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Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

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fewer than in the previous year; however, the Group saw increased total sales revenue. Improvements in the mix, positive exchange rate effects and the financial services business helped sales revenue to reach €213.3 The operating return on sales before special items was in the expected range, at 6.0%. billion in total.

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Volkswagen Group nearly doubles BEV deliveries in 2021 to 452,900 units; 5.1% of total deliveries

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Sales of plug-in hybrids worldwide also rose significantly to 309,500 units (+61%). The sources of income will progressively shift further from conventional gasoline engines to zero-emissions electric cars and from sales of vehicles to software and mobility services, underpinned by the key technology of autonomous driving. 4: 119,600.

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Honda reveals radical new electric Saloon concept at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Its rakish silhouette stems from Honda’s desire for “lower and wider vehicles”, said Minami, but it has not been conceived as a dedicated sporting EV to rival the likes of the Porsche Taycan. “We try to aim for the ultimate functional beauty, and we landed on this sporty design.

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Volkswagen Group sells 9.24 million vehicles in 2023, BEV share increases to 8.3% | Autocar Professional

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The Volkswagen Group increased its global sales in CY2023 by 12% to 9.24 All regions contributed to this growth, with Europe (+19.7%) and North America (+17.9%) being the main drivers. The Volkswagen Group expanded its market share in Europe as well as North and South America and thus also increased slightly worldwide.