Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. Bolt US deliveries in the first half of 2018 represented 1% of all GM vehicle deliveries during the period.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement. More than 2.2

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2019

BMW is bringing BMW’s global Induction Charging Pilot Program to the US. The pilot program began in Germany in 2018. Approved participants will then receive a confirmation number to take to one of 33 participating CA dealers to complete the 36-month lease of the 530e Sedan.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

China is the world’s largest user of lithium, accounting for 57% of global demand in 2019, and is also the biggest supplier of lithium converted products. Many OEMs and dealers have engaged in huge marketing events for traditional cars and offered large discounts to consumers. Source: Fastmarkets. Raw material oversupply.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With the introduction of this system, we are strengthening our position as a global aluminum competence center in the company. In 2018, the plant manufactured a total of almost 330,000 vehicles. At the same time, we take responsibility for the environment and the efficient use of raw materials in the supply chain. automotive plant.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2021

Bugatti is contributing a tradition-rich brand, iconic products, a loyal customer base and a global dealer organisation to the joint venture. We already purchased the first shares in Rimac in 2018 and have successively increased our shareholding since then. —Oliver Blum. We are now benefiting from that.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Between now and 2025, Toyota and Lexus models, globally, will have an electrified option. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new vehicle sales be electrified models, and by 2030 expects that to increase to nearly 70%. Toyota is also developing a dedicated BEV platform, e-TNGA, that offers flexibility for all drive configurations.

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Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2024

Thierry Koskas the global CEO of Citroën brand and Stellantis Chief Sales and Marketing Officer says “India can become its second biggest market worldwide”, for the French car brand in the next five years. We’ll move from 50 dealers to 200 dealers very soon. And after that, we have other European countries.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

California New Car Dealers Association, Q4 2023 – data from Experian Automotive The update, coming from the California New Car Dealers Association, in a report out last week citing Experian Automotive data, notes that EV sales from franchised dealerships were up 94% from 2022 to 2023, while direct sellers posted a 29% rise.

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Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2023

“Rory, John and Josh have the experience and strong leadership skills to continue to build on our momentum and maintain our strong commitment to our brands, our dealers and our customers,” Reuss mentioned.

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It will have a global outlook for exports worldwide. The Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions (KGEPSL) had announced a partnership with Italian luxury accessories maker Tonino Lamborghini Spa in 2018 to design and manufacture the premium segment electric and solar golf carts for the global market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 —Dan Nicholson, vice president of Global Propulsion Systems. The 2018 Equinox is on sale now, starting at $24,475 (including destination charge). Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. Orders are being accepted immediately, and delivery of the new products will begin by the end of 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. Installations and service are performed by Ford QVM upfitters and dealers around the world.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

GM is one of the largest automotive brands globally and has been involved in the development of electric vehicles for several years, thanks to the Bolt, an EV under the automaker’s Chevrolet brand. A new report from Reuters states that the Head of Cadillac’s Global Brand, Rory Harvey, says 560 dealers will be active in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2017

To enable future growth in China, Ford will contain structural cost in the region throughout 2018, aiming to generate greater efficiencies, become more operationally fit and deliver additional value to shareholders. Producing vehicles locally speeds time to market, while providing greater opportunities to fully leverage the local supply base.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The product will be available first on heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and will go on sale in early 2018. Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. —Rich Swortzel, president, New Eagle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. Deliveries will begin in early 2018. Lightning Systems, formerly known as Lightning Hybrids, is a fast-growing, global fleet solutions company with headquarters in Loveland, Colo.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 31, 2021

The Genesis Essentia concept car was showcased for the first time in 2018 at the New York Auto Show. Speaking on its purpose, Genesis’s global design chief SangYup Lee says, “The Genesis X Concept can be described as the ultimate vision of Athletic Elegance, the inherent design language of Genesis.”. Concept vehicle shown.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Through the new move, it aims to capture a high market share in the emerging electric vehicle segment of the emerging global market. The global CEO of Volvo Cars has informed selected journalists that this new SUV will be unveiled in the summer of 2023.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

This has happened just once in the past 15 years—in 2008, at the height of the global recession. Retail vehicle registrations have maintained volumes far better than wholesale vehicle sales, which may provide stronger guidance for dealer orders. million in 2018.

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The concept of the e-Corner Module all-in-one wheel was first introduced at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The company said in a statement “Once the reliability verification and feasibility studies on mass production are completed, Hyundai Mobis will begin placing mass production orders from global automakers for implementation.”

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

CEO and co-founder of Aslov Auto, Mr. Mohit Nagaich has extensive EV industry experience in various capacities, along with his father Awadesh Nagaich, making their innovative invasion a global enterprise. With a keen vision towards last-mile commuting, Aslov Auto was established in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation plans to expand its partnerships with global mobility companies to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers worldwide. Kia will further enhance its collaboration with global partners to offer regionally customized mobility services as it implements its ‘Plan S’ strategy. —President Song.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. million ZEV target by 2030. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

For example, in addition to instantly unlocking a car with a smartphone or tablet, an action that used to take 60 seconds, or allowing a dealer to proactively communicate service suggestions based on sensor readings, the new platform is expected to improve the consumer experience with features that are delivered more quickly and accurately.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

GM also said it plans to strengthen its core business through global growth initiatives and an aggressive product launch cadence, while continuing to focus on driving cost efficiencies. In the same timeframe, GM plans to introduce a large number of all-new or refreshed vehicles globally. In China earlier this year a fleet of EN-V 2.0

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 31, 2021

Despite the continued global chip shortage and lingering concerns and uncertainty about the Coronavirus pandemic, the first half of 2021 saw record sales of electric vehicles, according to the just released EVAdoption report, US Electric Vehicle Sales Report: 1H 2021. US Electric Vehicle Sales 2018 – 2021. in Q2 over Q1.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

While the drop in January vehicle sales on a global scale is alarming, sinking 13.9% Adding insult to injury is the fact that January 2019’s figure was already 8% down on the same month in 2018, following a decade-long period of strong increases. Global vehicle sales SAAR stood at 88.5 compared with January 2019 to just 1.66

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JUNE 17, 2021

Europe and China took over the global electric car market last year. The 2018 Auto Expo in Delhi alone saw over 50 new electric vehicles being showcased by OEMs such as Tata, Mahindra, Hero Electric, Maruti Suzuki and several other new players. “The global sales of EVs in 2020 increased by 39 per cent year to year to 3.1

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 10, 2021

It is a part of the global Panasonic Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of audio-visual equipment, home appliances, electronic components, automotive electronics and environmental systems. The Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Zinc carbon, Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable batteries and lighting products.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2018

It is the first of six electric vehicles coming by 2022 as part of the company’s $11 billion global electric vehicle investment. Some highlights include: 2018: New 3.0-liter In the latest version, Ford says it will spend $11 billion on electrified vehicles, up from the $4.5 billion envisioned by Fields in 2017.

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EV Info

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Dealers continue to face issues with the availability of new cars due to the chip shortage. Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics, commented: “Shifts of this magnitude are rare, and a number of factors have contributed to the current state of play. Before the pandemic, there were 10.3

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2014

billion) up to 2018. In addition, the Group’s dealer network will see significant growth and increase by 50% from the present approximately 2,400 dealerships to more than 3,600. More than 500,000 people will then be employed by the Volkswagen Group’s Chinese dealer organization. billion (US$25.1 Earlier post.).

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