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EVs Take 55% Of The German Auto Market In December!

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The tide has turned in the electrification of the German auto market, with plugin electric vehicles taking the majority of sales for the first time in December. of the month’s passenger auto sales, with full electrics taking a third (33.2%), and plugin hybrids taking over a fifth (22.2%). Plugins took 55.4%

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Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

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of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market

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Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 25.5% Overall auto market volumes were down some 34% from seasonal norms, to 205,911 units, the worst July performance in many years. share in July. This up from 22.6% year on year.

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Kia Motors signs MOU to build third plant in China; 70% increase in capacity and a push to maintain market share

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Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) Motors is a 50/50 joint venture through which Kia Motors manufactures, markets and services vehicles in China.). in 2010 (13 th ).

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Lamborghini EV, Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: Lately’s Automobile Information

Baua Electric

18 and the teaser shot hints at some similarities with Lamborghini’s Estoque sedan thought from 2008. The post Lamborghini EV, Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: Lately’s Automobile Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. The prototype makes its debut on Aug. Lamborghini teases 2+2 EV prototype forward of Aug.

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Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf

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Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result. share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids.

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Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength

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of the auto market, up from 50.1% Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9%

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