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Stellantis invests in affordable sodium-ion battery technology

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Stellantis’ investment in Tiamat supports its goal to provide customers with clean, safe, and affordable mobility worldwide. Stellantis & CATL battery factory in Europe expected to land in Spain The traditional OEM is experimenting with different battery technologies as it transitions to BEV sales.

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ACEA map: Affordability of electric cars, correlation between market uptake and GDP in the EU

Green Car Congress

The market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) is directly correlated to a country’s GDP per capita, showing that affordability is a major barrier to consumers. Almost 80% of all electric car sales are concentrated in just six Western European countries with some of the highest GDPs. and Italy 0.9%).

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. of total EU car sales in 2017. and Spain 0.6%). and Spain 0.6%).

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India share of BMW Motorrad’s record sales in 2023 grows to over 4% | Autocar Professional

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BMW Group India, which registered its best-ever calendar year-to-date sales in CY2023 , continues to see its two-wheeler arm – BMW Motorrad India – maintain the strong momentum it has delivered since the past few years. Estimated sales of the three G 310 series motorcycles also hit a new high with over 7,700 units sold last year.

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

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A report from Uswitch has revealed tono great surprise that the Tesla Model 3 achieves the highest sales volume worldwide, a model that will now be excluded from the grant as it costs more than £35,000. Tesla’s Model 3 achieves the highest sales volume worldwide being the top model purchased in 19 countries worldwide .

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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JATO’s data revealed that these vehicles were responsible for 61% of total sales in February 2024, in comparison to the 62% registered in February 2019. Chinese-made cars drive growth In Europe, sale of cars made in China saw the highest levels of year-on-year growth in February 2024 (+45%) and in January-February 2024 (+43%).

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BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024

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After setting a new weekly sales record in early May, BYD nearly topped its all-time sales record last month. With 331,817 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold in May (+38% YOY), BYD posted its second-highest sales month ever. The EV leader plans to enter ten new markets by the end of the year.

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