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FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2023

FedEx Express Canada welcomed its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles at an event in Toronto. BrightDrop Zevo 600 in Toronto This initial fleet of 50 electric vehicles (EVs) will service Toronto, Montreal, and Surrey. BrightDrop is manufacturing the Zevo 600s at GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario.

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All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As of 2026, Audi will only launch all-electric models onto the global market, gradually phasing out production of its combustion models by 2033. Based on this clear decision made as part of its Vorsprung 2030 corporate strategy, Audi is now taking steps to prepare its global facilities for the production of all-electric cars.

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Volkswagen Group delivers 42% more all-electric vehicles in the first quarter

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2023

Volkswagen Group deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) rose by 42% in Q1 2023 compared to the prior-year period, which was hit harder by supply chain issues. Europe was the biggest growth driver here with an increase of 68% to 98,300 vehicles. BEVs made up 6.9% of total deliveries in this period, compared with 5.2%

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Porsche expects more than 80% of new vehicle sales to be all-electric in 2030

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2022

Last year, almost 40% of all new Porsche vehicles delivered in Europe were already at least partly electric—i.e. plug-in hybrids or fully electric models. But by 2030, the share of all new vehicles with an all-electric drive should be more than 80%, Blume said. 2021 Taycan range.

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Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2023

Volta Trucks has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero truck. The European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification allows Volta Trucks to produce and sell the all-electric Volta Zero in volume. Earlier post.)

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Jeep introducing all-electric Avenger at Paris Motor show

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Jeep brand will showcase a 100% electrified presence at the 2022 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de L’Automobile 2022), with a stand fully dedicated to the introduction of the all-new fully electric Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first BEV. As a result, all the Jeep vehicles on sale in the region will be 100% electric by 2030.

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UK: all-electric vehicle market grows 18.9% in September

Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The UK new car market grew 21.0% The 14th consecutive month of growth was also the second busiest of the year after March, with the new number plate delivering its traditional market surge despite […] The post UK: all-electric vehicle market grows 18.9%

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Volkswagen nearly doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2021 to 263K; all electrified vehicle sales at 369K

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2022

In 2021, the Volkswagen brand delivered more electrified vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over to customers more than 369,000 electric cars (+73% versus 2020), comprising approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33%) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97%). In Europe, these vehicles now account for 19.3%

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. All light-duty, medium-duty, and non-emergency heavy-duty vehicles will be converted to electric by 2035.

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Nissan says all new vehicles for European market will be electric

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Amidst an industry-wide transition to electric vehicles (EVs), Japanese automaker Nissan is the latest to announce a total switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles, at least in one key market. By fiscal year 2026, ending in March 2027, Nissan is aiming for 98 percent of its vehicle sales to be electric or hybrid.

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Subaru’s first global all-electric vehicle SOLTERRA makes world debut

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In Tokyo, Subaru Corporation today unveiled its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) SOLTERRA; SOLTERRA will make its US debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X, which the company unveiled last month in Japan ( Earlier post.)

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UK: All-electric vehicles take 16.9% market share in May

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JUNE 5, 2023

UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% Large fleet registrations […] The post UK: All-electric vehicles take 16.9% market share in May appeared first on Electric Cars Report. below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

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Green Scout developing 6-wheel electric amphibious all-terrain vehicle

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2021

Moscow-based startup Green Scout is developing a 6-wheel electric amphibious all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Development of the all-terrain vehicle began in 2017; an experimental prototype was manufactured in winter 2019, and a presentation model was demonstrated in summer 2020. The ATV is 1.8m

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Lightning eMotors enters Canada’s commercial EV market with delivery of 10 electric refrigerated delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a provider of all-electric powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric fleet vehicles, announced the successful delivery and deployment of 10 all-electric cargo vans to Montreal, Canada-based Goodfood Market Corp.

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Volta Trucks starts series production of the all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2023

Volta Trucks has started series production of the 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive, the company’s partner in contract manufacturing, in Steyr, Austria. The initial batch of vehicles will be used for the Volta Zero Driving Experience Program.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will begin in October 2023. kWh/100 km) is also available.

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Ricardo supported Winnebago in development of eRV2 all-electric recreational vehicle prototype

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2023

Ricardo has supported Winnebago to develop and launch North America’s latest all-electric RV prototype, called the Winnebago eRV2, based on the Ford E-Transit. Winnebago chose Ricardo due to its proven track record in diverse product development cycles, launch management and expertise in electric vehicle integration.

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ROUSH CleanTech enters EV market with Class 6 electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2020

ROUSH CleanTech, known for its advanced clean transportation solutions, is entering the electric truck market. ROUSH is providing Penske Truck Leasing with all-new Ford F-650 battery electric vehicles later this year for deployment across Southern California.

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Hyundai US boss calls out the competition as the brand goes ‘all in’ on electric vehicles

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APRIL 8, 2024

As rivals including Ford and GM pull back, Hyundai is surging ahead in the US electric vehicle market. Hyundai’s US CEO, Randy Parker, is calling out the competition as the brand goes “all in” on EVs.

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Magna new all-electric powertrain EtelligentReach set to hit market in 2022

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Magna’s new all-electric connected powertrain, the EtelligentReach, will debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022. The complete system comprises two electric motors, inverters and gearboxes, and leverages advanced software to maximize vehicle range and driving dynamics.

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Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

Buick is committing to an all-electric portfolio by the end of the decade. In support of General Motors’ vision of a zero-emissions, all-electric future, Buick will bring its first electric vehicle to market for North America in 2024. —Duncan Aldred, global vice president, Buick and GMC.

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Ford Reveals All-Electric Explorer SUV For The European Market

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 21, 2023

Ford today revealed the new electric Explorer – a bold new all-electric vehicle that combines German engineering with striking American style. Explorer is the first in a wave of innovative new electric vehicles from Ford and forges the way for a complete reinvention of the Ford brand in Europe.

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GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft to accelerate all-electric boating

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

GM has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Pure Watercraft , a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions. The Pure Outboard system includes a 25kW electric outboard motor with power tilt/trim (112 lbs); one or more 8.85

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Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar van

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Nissan has begun production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. Hailing from Nissan’s electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) expertise, it was engineered for capability, reliability and sustainability, with business owners in mind.

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Moscow rolling out all-electric bus fleet in New Moscow district

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2022

Moscow, which overall has the largest electric bus fleet in Europe ( earlier post ) has 8 separate bus fleets—all of them consisting of a mixture of e-buses and diesel buses. Now, the Russian capital is deploying its first all-electric bus fleet in the New Moscow district. thousand tonnes/year.

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Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

AERO concept vehicle, a fully-electric limousine planned for the Chinese automobile market. AERO will see Volkswagen expand its successful electric vehicle lineup in the high-volume upper-middle class segment, and accelerate its electric offensive within the framework of the ACCELERATE strategy.

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All-electric member of new Mercedes S-Class on market next year: EQS based on new electric architecture

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Mercedes-Benz’ EQS—the all-electric member in the new S-Class range—will arrive on the market next year. The EQS is the first to use the new electric architecture for electric vehicles of the luxury and executive segment at Mercedes-Benz.

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Renault Trucks broadens its all-electric lineup

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Renault Trucks is broadening its all-electric lineup. There is a now wider choice of batteries for medium-duty electric vehicles: the Renault Trucks D and D Wide Z.E utility vehicle has just been released in a 3.5-tonne The batteries are one of the most expensive items on an electric truck. tonne model.

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Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

Life cycle” includes raw material extraction, manufacturing, use, and the recycling or reuse of end-of-life vehicles. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets—Japan, China, the US and Europe—will be electrified. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Sales of chargeable vehicles more than triple in EU in Q3 to take 9.9% new market share

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

of passenger cars sold in the EU were electrically-chargeable vehicles, compared to 3.0% The support measures introduced by various countries to stimulate car demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic disadvantaged conventionally-powered vehicles. of the EU car market. of the EU car market. in July-September 2019 to 75.4%

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Forest River and Lightning eMotors to offer factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, has expanded its partnership with Forest River ( earlier post ) to offer a factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans. —Forest River Bus president David Wright.

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BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

The BMW Group continues to broaden its portfolio of electrically powered vehicles with the addition of the fully electric BMW 3 Series, which will enter the Chinese market in May 2022. The BMW i3 eDrive35L comes with all the latest BMW Gen5 eDrive powertrain components already familiar from the BMW iX3, BMW i4 and BMW iX.

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BMW going broad rather than niche with EVs; at least one EV in 90% of market segments by 2023; MINI to be all-electric

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2021

The BMW Group is going for breadth with its fully electric vehicles; the company will offer at least one fully electric model on the road in around 90% of its current market segments by 2023, according to Group management. MINI to become an all-electric brand. —Oliver Zipse. The BMW i4.

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Volta Trucks collaborates with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) on the all-electric Volta Zero; braking, steering, suspension

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2023

Volta Trucks announced a long-term agreement with ZF for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero. ZF technologies fitted to the Volta Zero have been designed and configured specifically for commercial vehicle use and form part of the key systems.

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Top 10 EV battery manufacturers all Asian companies; China accounts for 56% of market, Korea 26% and Japan 10%

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The top 10 global producers of Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles are all Asian companies, according to an analysis posted on the Visual Capitalist. Chinese companies make up 56% of the EV battery market, followed by Korean companies (26%) and Japanese manufacturers (10%).

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Lion Electric Unveils the Groundbreaking Lion8 Tractor, An All-Electric Class 8 Commercial Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 28, 2024

GCWR: up to 127,000 lbs – highest of the electric vehicle (EV) truck market Driving Range: up to 275 Miles (440 kilometers) Battery Capacity: up to 630 kWh Level III Charge Time (DC): charging to 80% SOC in 1.5 hours Powered by Lion’s Heavy-Duty battery packs (high-energy-density proprietary 750V battery.

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2020

Recent US Supreme Court precedent has opened the door for states to enact laws requiring all new cars sold in the state to be electric as of a certain date, according to a paper by the nonprofit Coltura published in the University of Michigan Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law. The paper by Matthew N.

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XL Fleet partnering with Curbtender to develop all-electric and plug-in hybrid refuse trucks

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

has entered into a strategic partnership with Curbtender , a market leader in Under CDL (vehicles that do not require a Commercial Drivers License) refuse trucks and a pioneer in automated side-loader collection. The electrification system is one of several all-electric chassis XL Fleet is currently developing.

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Volkswagen Group’s all-electric deliveries up 25% after nine months; BEV share climbs to 6%

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Volkswagen Group deliveries of all-electric vehicles were up 25% in the first nine months year-on-year. On a regional basis, Europe clearly remained in the lead with 211,900 vehicles (58% of Group total) in the first nine months. The US corresponded to 8% of the Group’s global BEV deliveries with 28,900 vehicles.

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Vinfast announces all-electric strategy and full electric vehicle lineup; halting ICE production by end of year

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2022

At CES 2022, Vietnam-based VinFast announced its new development strategy and revealed its complete electric vehicle lineup covering five segments. VinFast said will stop producing vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) by the end of 2022. All five electric vehicles were designed by Pininfarina and Torino Design.

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All-New Marketing Campaign for Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 Explains Why It’s Time to Go Electric

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 27, 2023

As the electric vehicle journey continues to evolve, making the switch can be overwhelming to some consumers, but Hyundai has thought of everything to turn the EV transition into a lifestyle transformation – and they are highlighting that in the national marketing campaign for the all-new all-electric IONIQ 6.

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Hyundai Motor to sell only all-electric vehicles in Norway from 2023

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 2, 2023

Hyundai Motor Norway will sell only fully-electric zero-emission cars in the Norwegian market from 2023 onwards. After eight years of continuous growth, Hyundai has established itself as one of the biggest automotive brands in the Norwegian market.

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35% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)

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MAY 31, 2023

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Share-wise, with April showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 35% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted […] Plugins scored over half a million sales last month, up 93% year over year (YoY). million units.

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34% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2023 Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2023

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Share-wise, with March showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 34% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for […] million units.

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FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

Volkswagen Group delivers 42% more all-electric vehicles in the first quarter

Porsche expects more than 80% of new vehicle sales to be all-electric in 2030

Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

Jeep introducing all-electric Avenger at Paris Motor show

UK: all-electric vehicle market grows 18.9% in September

Volkswagen nearly doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2021 to 263K; all electrified vehicle sales at 369K

New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

Nissan says all new vehicles for European market will be electric

Subaru’s first global all-electric vehicle SOLTERRA makes world debut

UK: All-electric vehicles take 16.9% market share in May

Green Scout developing 6-wheel electric amphibious all-terrain vehicle

Lightning eMotors enters Canada’s commercial EV market with delivery of 10 electric refrigerated delivery vehicles

Volta Trucks starts series production of the all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive

BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

Ricardo supported Winnebago in development of eRV2 all-electric recreational vehicle prototype

ROUSH CleanTech enters EV market with Class 6 electric vehicles

Hyundai US boss calls out the competition as the brand goes ‘all in’ on electric vehicles

Magna new all-electric powertrain EtelligentReach set to hit market in 2022

Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

Ford Reveals All-Electric Explorer SUV For The European Market

GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft to accelerate all-electric boating

Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar van

Moscow rolling out all-electric bus fleet in New Moscow district

Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

All-electric member of new Mercedes S-Class on market next year: EQS based on new electric architecture

Renault Trucks broadens its all-electric lineup

Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

Sales of chargeable vehicles more than triple in EU in Q3 to take 9.9% new market share

Forest River and Lightning eMotors to offer factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans

BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

BMW going broad rather than niche with EVs; at least one EV in 90% of market segments by 2023; MINI to be all-electric

Volta Trucks collaborates with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) on the all-electric Volta Zero; braking, steering, suspension

Top 10 EV battery manufacturers all Asian companies; China accounts for 56% of market, Korea 26% and Japan 10%

Lion Electric Unveils the Groundbreaking Lion8 Tractor, An All-Electric Class 8 Commercial Truck

Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

XL Fleet partnering with Curbtender to develop all-electric and plug-in hybrid refuse trucks

Volkswagen Group’s all-electric deliveries up 25% after nine months; BEV share climbs to 6%

Vinfast announces all-electric strategy and full electric vehicle lineup; halting ICE production by end of year

All-New Marketing Campaign for Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 Explains Why It’s Time to Go Electric

Hyundai Motor to sell only all-electric vehicles in Norway from 2023

35% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)

34% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2023 Sales Report

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