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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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All electrified types contributed to growth as hybrids (HEV) increased their volume by 36%, pure electric (BEV) by 91% and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) by 173%. Among the big markets, electrified vehicles counted for almost 19% in France, 14% in the UK, 12% in Spain, 10% in Germany and 8% in Italy. This is a market share of 13.3%

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JATO: Euro car market drops 7.9% in June; SUV demand slows; Tesla posts highest market share gain

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The diesel crisis is particularly challenging in Scandinavia, where electric cars continue to increase their market share. The results of diesel and electric vehicles contrast heavily across Europe. of all registrations. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. There were however some success stories in June.

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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. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7%

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Europe’s Most Financed Luxury Car Brand

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10 of the 15 luxury car brands included in the research failed to come out on top in any of the European countries huge names such as Jaguar, Land Rover & Ferrari. All electric car brand Tesla had the most 2nd place finishes (in 6 countries) – a sign of things to come?

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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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Independent engine manufacturer VM Motori SpA of Italy has awarded. Following pre-machining of the cylinder blocks and bedplates at Tupy, final machining and engine assembly is performed in a purpose-built manufacturing facility at VM Motori in Cento, Italy. liter V6 diesel engine.

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GKN Driveline develops two new eAxles for Concept_e BEV

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GKN Driveline has developed new electric drive technologies as part of its role in the Concept_e project, a £16-million (US$25-million) UK Government-backed initiative to develop advanced hybrid and electric powertrain systems. It is coupled with a 145 kW electric motor. GKN BEV single speed eAxle Click to enlarge.