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New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%

Green Car Congress

In the first quarter of 2021, hybrid electric vehicles made up 18.4% Demand for electrically-chargeable cars also increased in Q1: battery-electric vehicles made up 5.7% of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2% Alternatively-powered vehicles (APV). of EU registrations. Source: ACEA.

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Volkswagen and Enel X to form JV for high power charging network in Italy; 3,000 charge points of up to 350 kW each

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Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy solutions business line, and the Volkswagen Group signed an agreement aimed at setting up a full function joint venture of equal partners to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Italy. provide a fast and comfortable charging experience while traveling.

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BYD launches best-selling ATTO 3 in Italy

Teslarati

BYD recently launched its best-selling all-electric ATTO 3 in Italy alongside the pure electric BYD Han. The BYD ATTO 3 is a top-selling pure electric vehicle worldwide. It is earning a name for itself among the likes of Tesla’s Model Y vehicle. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Electric Vehicle Arteries (EVA+) fast charging: Enel, Verbund, Renault, Nissan, BMW & Volkswagen partner in Italy & Austria

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Enel, as coordinator, and Austria’s main utility Verbund are collaborating on a fast-recharging network project in Italy and Austria, alongside some of the world’s largest EV carmakers including Renault, Nissan, BMW and Volkswagen Group Italia (represented by Volkswagen and Audi). A grant agreement worth a maximum of €4.2 million (US$4.4

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Italy says that it’s illegal for Alfa Romeo to call its new EV the Milano

Baua Electric

Alfa Romeo Milano, the brand’s first electric car (Source: Stellantis) What’s an Alfa Romeo without a cool Italian-sounding name? If it’s not made in Italy, it can’t sound Italian. If it’s not made in Italy, it can’t sound Italian. So a car called Milano must be produced in Italy.

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ACEA report finds growth of charging points not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles in Europe

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A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed, and remains unevenly distributed across member states. of new cars in the EU were hybrid electric last year (+4.5

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Plugin Vehicles At Record 13.3% In Italy In December, But Car Market In Crisis

CleanTechnica EVs

2021 ended on mixed notes for Italy’s car market. Amidst the continued, stellar growth of electric mobility throughout the Old Continent, EV sales finished the year at record share levels in all major European markets. Originally published on opportunity:energy.

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