Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19 million cars were registered, as well as constituting the highest YTD volume since 2008, with 2.44 Hyundai and Kia also increased market share in the segment due to the strong performances of the Kona and Stonic SUVs. European car registrations increased by 4.2%

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SUV Diesel Europe Market 186

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shortly thereafter an Apple board member stated Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) suggested the company could build an EV around the time Tesla arrived on the automotive scene in 2008. The market was not happy about such truth telling, and Hyundai stock fell over 6 percent that day, while Kia lost 15 percent. Elon was glad too.

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2014 Electric Cars Lexus Cars 112

Baua Electric

AUGUST 15, 2023

18 and the teaser shot hints at some similarities with Lamborghini’s Estoque sedan thought from 2008. Lamborghini has exempt a teaser shot for a prototype automobile that previews its first electrical automobile due in 2028. The prototype makes its debut on Aug. Aston Martin has been noticed trying out its next-generation Vantage.

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Aston Martin Automobile Buy Corporation 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

This represents a 5% increase over MY 2009, but MY 2009 truck share was 8% lower than MY 2008. MY 2010 weight and power increased from MY 2009, but decreased relative to MY 2008. In MY 2010, the average vehicle power was 214 horsepower, an increase of 6 horsepower since MY 2009, but lower than in MY 2007-2008.

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This highlighted Peugeot's great month, with 4 models in the top 13 spots (the 2008 EV crossover was #11 and the 508 PHEV midsizer was #13), while Stellantis, the new group that resulted from the fusion between PSA and FCA, had 8 models in the Top 20(!),

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Hyundai’s answer to the excellent Kia EV6 GT – the two share underpinnings, many components and an 800V electrical architecture – has been designed for race track thrills and driver-focused excitement. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. That means a front-drive single-motor setup.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

Kia EV6 GT. Kia EV6 GT. In dual-motor guise the Kia EV6 is an exciting EV – and arguably the best driving sub-$100K electric vehicle on the market. Peugeot e-2008. Peugeot e-2008. As with the e-208, the e-2008 is yet to be officially confirmed for Australia, but it’s a done deal.

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Australia BYD SUV Electric 95

EV Sales

MARCH 4, 2021

In February, the leader was the Volvo XC40 PHEV, scoring its second win in a row, this time with 231 units, while its BEV twin was 5th, with 114 registrations, both helping the Swedish SUV to become the 3rd best selling model in the overall market (#1 Ford Fiesta; #2 Kia Picanto), as 59% of the smaller Volvo registrations came from these two.

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Netherlands Plugin PHEV Volvo 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

In addition to its conventional vehicles, BYD introduced the F3DM dual-mode electric vehicle in 2008, and will soon officially launch the e6 electric vehicle. BYD sold nearly 450,000 vehicles in 2009, up 170% from a year earlier. This year, the company expects to reach 700,000 in vehicle sales.

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Los Angeles BYD Long Beach E6 170

EV Sales

JANUARY 7, 2021

Other models showing strong results were the #9 Fiat 500e, with 486 deliveries in its full sales month, while the Peugeot 208 and 2008 siblings both scored record results in December, with the crossover scoring 458 deliveries, while its lower riding relative had 479. How long will it take for the yearly ranking to look like this?

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Netherlands 2020 Plugin Volvo 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

While only 5% of all new vehicles in Europe were equipped with this system in 2008, Bosch predicts that this share will increase to 50% by 2012. Bosch start-stop technology already features in models made by BMW and Mini, Fiat, Kia, and Volkswagen, among others. Elements of the Bosch Start-Stop system. Click to enlarge.

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Deep Cycle 2008 Kia Engine 170

Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

The Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Soul and Peugeot 2008 earned top marks in the study conducted by Euro NCAP and backed by European governments and motoring and consumer organisations. Tags: Green cars Honda Hyundai Kia Latest news Peugeot Honda Jazz Hyundai i20 Kia Soul Peugeot 2008 small car safety small cars.

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Drive EV

MARCH 19, 2021

Kia e-Niro (39kWh) – 2. Peugeot e-2008 – Active Premium. Peugeot e-2008 – Active Premium. Peugeot e-2008 – Allure. Hyundai KONA Electric (39kWh) – Premium. Mazda MX-30. MINI Electric – Level 1. MINI Electric – Level 2. MINI Electric – Level 3. Nissan e-NV200 (5 Seater) – Visia. Nissan e-NV200 (7 Seater) – Visia.

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Grant Plug-in Plug Electric Cars 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover.

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EV Central

JULY 28, 2023

Kia and Hyundai might also be seen as challengers to Tesla, but would be more so if they were $30k cheaper. If the Chinese can do this now, when they’ve only really just started taking electric vehicles seriously (compared to Tesla, which started in 2008), where will they be in a few short years? Outselling Tesla?

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Tesla Buy Chinese Audi 52

EV Info

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

12 Peugeot e-2008 Electric car 2 257 2.04 17 Kia e-Niro Electric car 1 674 1.51 26 Kia e-Soul Electric car 1 063 0.96 12 Peugeot e-2008 Electric car 2 257 2.04 17 Kia e-Niro Electric car 1 674 1.51 26 Kia e-Soul Electric car 1 063 0.96 2 Toyota RAV4 Charging hybrid (B) 6 515 5.88 3 Volkswagen ID.4

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For 2008, the last year for which EPA has final data from automakers, the average fuel economy value was 21.0 Preliminary MY2009 values suggest that Honda will continue to have the lowest fleetwide CO 2 emissions (and highest fuel economy), followed closely by Hyundai-Kia and Toyota. mpg US (11.2

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Fuel Economy 2004 EPA Economy 268

EV Sales

JUNE 14, 2021

And highlighting Peugeot's good moment, the 2008 EV crossover is now #21, just 12 units behind the #20 BMW X3 PHEV, so expect another Lion on the table soon. The Renault Captur PHEV was up two spots, to #8, thus making 9 Crossovers/SUVs in the top positions.

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Netherlands Plugin PHEV Volvo 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Click to enlarge. Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the 2.4 With a compression ratio of 11.3:1, Theta II GDI delivers 201 ps@6300rpm (198 hp/148 kW) and 25.5 Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

EV Sales

APRIL 14, 2021

Looking at the manufacturers ranking, the leader Peugeot dropped 4% in share, to 18%, but it is (still) enough to stay ahead of the runner-up Renault (15%, down 1%), while Tesla (9% share, up 5%) is now closing the podium, ahead of Kia and Volkswagen, both with 5% each.

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France PHEV Plugin Nissan 52

Drive Electric

MARCH 12, 2021

Real world range capabilities of popular EVs: 'Nissan Leaf' = 150 miles 'Peugeot e-2008 GT ' = 155 miles 'Renault Zoe 50kWh' = 195 miles 'Volkwagen ID.3 3 62kWh' = 215 miles 'Kia e-Niro 64kWh' = 235 miles 'Tesla Model 3 Long Range' = 295 miles 'Tesla Model S Long Range' = 335 miles. EVs are just city cars.

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Miles London All-Electric Charging 105

Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2009

in June, however private individual registrations actually increased by approx 4% giving a much needed boost to several carmakers such as Ford, Kia, and Hyundai that have all experienced a growth in new car sales through June. “We km in the first half of 2009, which is below the 158g/km recorded in the full year of 2008.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Kia e-Niro – Kia is expected to confirm it will begin going electric in Australia in 2021 and it’s the e-Niro set to lead the (err) charge. Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Peugeot E-2008. Kia E-Niro. Real World Range. full charge time. full charge time. Volkswagen ID.3. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Porsche Taycan 4S. 21 mins.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 98

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

The annual report, entitled Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009 , showed that for 2008, the last year for which the EPA has final data from car manufacturers, the average fuel economy value was 21.0mpg with a small improvement expected in 2009 to 21.1mpg.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40. […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sweden’s auto market recorded a plugin electric vehicle share of 46.1% in August 2022, a slight drop year on year from 47.1% Full electrics grew their share, but plugin hybrids lost more. Overall auto volumes were 26% down on pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 20,576 units. The Volkswagen ID.4 4 was the best selling full electric […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

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. Plugins took 55.4% of the month’s passenger auto sales, with full electrics taking a third (33.2%), and plugin hybrids taking over a fifth (22.2%).

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Auto Plugin Market Sale 145

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 1, 2022

July saw plugin electric vehicles take 50.1% market share in Sweden, up from 37.6% year on year. Overall auto market volume was 17,834 units, up 6% Yoy, though still some 25% down from pre-pandemic norms for July. The best selling full electric was the Volkswagen ID.4. July’s combined plugin share of 50.1% comprised 26.3% full […].

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Plugin Sweden Market Auto 140

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 28.5% market share in August 2022, their best result YTD, though only marginally up on August 2021’s 27.6%. Overall auto volumes were 199,183 units, fractionally up YOY, but dramatically down by some 37% from the 2018-2019 seasonal average of 315,000 units.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Germany’s plugin electric vehicle share broke new records in November, gaining 39.4% of the auto market, up from 34.4%, year on year. Overall auto volumes were 260,512 units, up some 31% YoY, though still down around 10% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling full electric.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Following up on our quarterly UK electric vehicle sales report and earlier monthly sales reports for Europe overall (see here, here, here, and here), the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, and China, it’s time to jump into the Nordic countries — well, most of them. In this report, I will quickly run through the brands and […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2022

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

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 8, 2023

The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.6%

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 11, 2023

Germany’s plugin electric vehicles took 21.6% of the auto market in March, down from 25.6% year on year. BEV grew share slightly, but PHEVs lost half their share YoY, due to recent policy changes. Overall auto volume was 281,361 units, up over 16% YoY, but still well down from pre-2020 seasonal norms. March’s combined plugin […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The French plugin vehicle market took its usual holiday in August, with last month’s plugin registrations ending at 17,404 units, divided between 9,916 BEVs and 7,488 PHEVs. The former jumped 78% year over year (YoY), while the latter were up 42%. In isolation, these numbers might sound meh. After all, we were spoiled by doubling […].

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