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GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication

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These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. Plug-in electric vehicles will play a critical role for the global auto industry to cope with issues related to fuel supply and environmental sustainability. Earlier post.).

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. How President Obama Can Announce Drive Star to Cut Oil Use in Half by 2020.

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The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks

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GLOBAL ELECTRIC-VEHICLE SALES BY SCENARIO, 2020–2030 The International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2021 shows 2020 electric-vehicle sales [left column], projected EV sales under current climate-mitigation policies [middle], and projected sales under accelerated climate-mitigation policies [right].

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was overall bestseller in the UK

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Both full electrics and plugin hybrids grew volume at a healthy clip. Overall auto volume was 177,266 units, up some 26% YoY, but still well below pre-2020 norms. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). Year to date 2023, mild-hybrid diesel volume was static compared to the same period last year, while diesel-only volume fell.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in Germany

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to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.7% YoY, still far down on the pre-2020 norm (roughly 330,000). The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in June, and third best seller of any auto. June saw plugin EVs at 24.6% year on year.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. Volkswagen had begun exploring hybrid and electric drive technology in the 1990s. in pure electric vehicles in 2020. New Small Family ( earlier post ) in 2013.

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