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DOE: Plug-in vehicles’ share of new LDV sales in Europe more than tripled in 2020 to hit 10.5%

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Although overall light-duty vehicle sales were down in 2020 due to the pandemic, plug-in vehicle sales bucked that trend and saw growth in many markets. This was especially evident in Europe where the share of plug-in vehicle sales more than tripled, reaching 10.5% of all light-duty vehicle sales, respectively.

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UK market sees first decline in alternatively fueled vehicle sales in 27 months in June

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JULY 8, 2019

Significantly, plug-in hybrids continued the recent downward trend, falling by a massive -50.4%, while hybrids also fell, by -4.7%. Another option increasingly available is mild-hybrid technology, which provides an energy boost to traditional internal combustion engines, helping to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO 2.

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Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). Sales nationally were down 23.5%. Cumulative PEV Sales at 15.3% in H1 2020.

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

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

of total passenger car sales in the European Union, with registrations falling by 13.7% Gasoline car sales posted an even stronger drop (-24.3%), going from more than 1.7 As a result, demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) boomed (+368.1%) during the third quarter, going from 29,557 units last year to 138,348 new cars sold in 2020.

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Navigant Research: plug-in electric vehicles close to becoming leading alternative fuel platform, best positioned to lead future

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MARCH 14, 2019

From 2017 to 2018, PEV sales doubled in North America, and sales in Europe and China increased 39% and 77%, respectively, according to a new report from Navigant Research. These include vehicle availability, consumer awareness, charging infrastructure, and threats from competing alternative fuels or fuel efficiency solutions.

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New EV market share in Europe hits 7.2% in Q2 2020, up from 2.4% in same period last year

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

of total EU car sales, compared to a 2.4% The overall decline in passenger car registrations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the diesel and gasoline segments in particular, although together those still account for more than 80% of car sales. respectively), mainly driven by sales of plug-in hybrids.

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Navigant Research: sales of plug-in electric buses increased 40% from 2016 to 2017

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

According to a new report from Navigant Research, sales for plug-in electric buses increased 40% from 2016 to 2017, as the technology on offer from bus companies has improved in performance and in price. Global bus sales are expected to grow from just more than 800,000 in 2017 to more than 1 million in 2027.

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More than 1M plug-in vehicles sold in China in 2018; 8.1% of LDV market

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APRIL 30, 2019

The combined total of light-duty all-electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) sold in China in 2018 was more than 1 million, or 8.1% This compared to 386,000 plug-in vehicles sold in Europe and 361,000 plug-in vehicles in the United States—about 2% of the market in both places.

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Cumulative PEV sales in California at 8.6% of 5M 2030 goal; BEVs at 4.4%

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2018

cumulative plug-in vehicle (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) sales in California have reached 8.6% Full battery-electric vehicle sales are at 4.4%. In Q2 2018, PEV sales were 35,466 vehicles, up from 22,427 from Q2 2017 and up by 8,255 from Q4 2017. True ZEV sales would have to be 7.8

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GE to purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids; companies collaborate with Georgia Tech to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle adoption and research

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with GE, in which GE will purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet—Ford’s largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale.

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Hybrid and electric cars account for 7.5% of Kia 1H 2017 Europe sales, up from 1% in 2016

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JULY 21, 2017

Kia Motors posted its best six-month sales period in Europe, with half-year sales surpassing 250,000 for the first time in the company’s history. Hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for 7.5% Vehicles with all-electric or electrified powertrains represent the greatest area of growth for Kia sales in Europe.

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ACEA: plug-in vehicles take 6.8% market share in Europe in Q1 2020; HEVs at 9.4%

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MAY 13, 2020

Gasoline vehicle sales contracted by 32.2%, from almost 2 million units last year to 1.3 ECV sales more than doubled (+100.7%) in the first three months of the year, totalling 167,132 cars registered across the EU. Both the battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) segments provided a strong boost to this growth (+68.4

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Pike forecasts sales of hybrid and plug-in medium and heavy duty trucks to nearly double in 2012

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JANUARY 12, 2012

According to a new report from Pike Research, the worldwide market for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric medium- (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) trucks will grow at 92% in 2012, with total sales surpassing 19,000. between 2011 and 2017, reaching 100,746 truck sales by the end of that period.

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Navigant Research forecasts plug-ins will be 2.4% of global new vehicle sales by 2023; luxury brands to represent about 50% of that

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

Navigant Research forecasts that plug-in EVs (which include plug-in hybrids and battery EVs), will represent 2.4% of total worldwide light-duty vehicle sales by 2023, or about 2.5 Accordingly, Navigant expects this luxury brand push to increase global sales of plug-in EVs significantly in the near term.

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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MAY 13, 2014

To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Notably, most of the fuel type’s growth was driven by pure electric vehicles, which outsold plug-in hybrid vehicles, as their volume increased by 47% from 132,800 vehicles in 2017 to 195,300 vehicles in 2018. This is a huge increase in ten years, having counted for just 0.5% of total registrations in 2008.

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Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. The first configuration to go on sale will be an ultra-low emission PHEV variant. Chery Automobile Co., 100km (130.6

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Total alternative fuel vehicle reg in Europe up 17.4% in Q2 2015, EVs up 53%; EVs up 78.4% for H1

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AUGUST 3, 2015

In the second quarter of 2015, total alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU increased (+17.4%), totalling 143,595, according to figures from the ACEA. Demand for new hybrid vehicles (HEV) also increased (+22.6%), totalling 53,443 units. H1 2015 sales. New EV registration leaders H1 2015.

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European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan-Mar 2017

Green Car Reports

MAY 15, 2017

The first quarter of 2017 is now behind us, which means we get to take a peek at the European plug-in electric vehicle sale numbers. The year-to-date numbers show a significant growth in sales for most electric models, according to the recent European Alternative Fuels Observatory report.

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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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MARCH 1, 2014

Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. However, Honda hybrid sales have not achieved the traction in the US market that Toyota did.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

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PwC: electrified vehicle sales on the rise in Europe, continued growth expected

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JANUARY 13, 2016

PwC’s Autofacts group estimates sales of pure electric, plug-in mild and full hybrids will grow 433% to 2.2 Pure electric and plug-in hybrids vehicle sales grew 82.2% from September 2014 to September 2015, as opposed to mild and full hybrids which increased 22% during the same period.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on vehicle sales and the progress of ZEV sales in the state for Q3 2020. The report is based on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). from the same period in the prior year, an improvement over the 48.9%

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Navigant forecasts plug-in and fuel cell vehicles to be 2.5% of all vehicles in use in 2035; global parc of >2B vehicles

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MAY 20, 2014

The company forecasts that annual LDV sales will grow to 126.9 Navigant forecasts that sales of conventional ICE vehicles will fall significantly over the period, experiencing a CAGR of -6.7%; the share of vehicles in use with conventional ICE powertrains will thus fall from 95% in 2014 to 45% in 2035. to more than 2 billion vehicles.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. As part of the demonstration program, two Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles will be handed over to the NYCDOT and three to the Port Authority to be used in their fleets.

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Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0

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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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Navigant forecasts global annual sales of LDVs of 122.6M by 2035, up 38% from 2015

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JULY 6, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts global annual sales of light duty vehicles will reach 122.6 Navigant expects sales of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will fall significantly over the forecast period, experiencing a CAGR of -6.6%. million by 2035, up 38% from a projected 88.8 billion units.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 Click to enlarge.

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Navigant: sales of light duty vehicles to total more than 2.1 billion from 2015 to 2035

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2015

According to a recent report from Navigant Research, total sales of LDVs are expected to total more than 2.1 Navigant forecasts global annual LDV sales to grow from 88.8 Global market forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by country, drivetrain, and primary fuel, extend through 2035.

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Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

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APRIL 9, 2018

says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.

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Have Green-Car Sales Dropped This Year? Depends How You Define Them

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The rise of modern plug-in electric cars and more-efficient internal-combustion vehicles are two results of legislation aimed at limiting the environmental impact of transportation.

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Efficient Drivetrains and First Priority Greenfleet partner to produce commercial plug-in vehicles for fleets

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

(EDI) and First Priority GreenFleet, Ltd (FP GreenFleet), a division of First Priority Global, Ltd (FPG) are collaborating to provide public and private commercial fleet operators access to a suite of plug-in vehicle solutions, spanning Class 2 through Class 8.

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

The news was spotted on Monday by X user Anuarbek Imanbaev, who pointed out that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website details the Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems program, which is offering up to $2,500 rebates on purchases of EVs for up to 2,000 applicants.

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XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints Kazarinoff as CEO

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2019

First, on 4 October, XL acquired the electrification division of Quantum Fuel Systems, an industry leader in alternative fuel systems for the automotive and heavy duty fleet industries. He sees XL as being at a similar inflection point, with an opportunity for rapid and sustainable growth.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock. million FFV sales in the AEO2012 Reference case. slower growth in E85 sales. million, or less than one-half the 2.9 than in AEO2012.

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Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Globally, China will continue to be the leading market segment for overall e-bus sales; Navigant expects the country to maintain the vast majority of the market share with 74% by 2030. According to Navigant’s new report, North America and Europe will jointly make up nearly 14% of all e-bus sales by then.

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Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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JULY 7, 2014

Navigant projects that annual MHDV sales will grow throughout the forecast period at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0%

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Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesels in its passenger cars in EMEA by 2021; electrification roadmap

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JUNE 2, 2018

Company executives also laid out broad as well as brand-specific electrification plans—running the gamut from 48V mild-hybrids (mHEVs) and high voltage hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles—as well as alternative fuels. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Hybrid Options. The all-wheel drive 2023 Crown comes with two hybrid engine choices. The base, in the XLE and Unlimited trims, is simply called Hybrid. The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model, is a turbocharged 2.4-liter seconds while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6 A country cruiser.

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new vehicle sales be electrified models, and by 2030 expects that to increase to nearly 70%.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Honda CR-V SUV, powered by hydrogen fuel, will offer up to 434-km range

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 01 Mar 2024, 13:12 PM Honda CR-V SUV will be the first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle from the carmaker to be offered for sale in United States. Honda has revealed details about the upcoming CR-V SUV which will be powered by hydrogen fuel and paired with an electric battery as well.

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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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MAY 1, 2014

AFV are alternative fuel vehicles: electric, LPG, NG-biomethane, E85, biodiesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles. The average per-km CO 2 emissions for gasoline-fueled cars was 128.62 grams; and for alternative fuel vehicles (electric, LPG, NG-biomethane, E85, biodiesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles), 104.14

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DOE: Plug-in vehicles’ share of new LDV sales in Europe more than tripled in 2020 to hit 10.5%

UK market sees first decline in alternatively fueled vehicle sales in 27 months in June

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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

Navigant Research: plug-in electric vehicles close to becoming leading alternative fuel platform, best positioned to lead future

New EV market share in Europe hits 7.2% in Q2 2020, up from 2.4% in same period last year

Navigant Research: sales of plug-in electric buses increased 40% from 2016 to 2017

More than 1M plug-in vehicles sold in China in 2018; 8.1% of LDV market

Cumulative PEV sales in California at 8.6% of 5M 2030 goal; BEVs at 4.4%

GE to purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids; companies collaborate with Georgia Tech to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle adoption and research

Hybrid and electric cars account for 7.5% of Kia 1H 2017 Europe sales, up from 1% in 2016

ACEA: plug-in vehicles take 6.8% market share in Europe in Q1 2020; HEVs at 9.4%

Pike forecasts sales of hybrid and plug-in medium and heavy duty trucks to nearly double in 2012

Navigant Research forecasts plug-ins will be 2.4% of global new vehicle sales by 2023; luxury brands to represent about 50% of that

EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

Total alternative fuel vehicle reg in Europe up 17.4% in Q2 2015, EVs up 53%; EVs up 78.4% for H1

European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan-Mar 2017

Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

PwC: electrified vehicle sales on the rise in Europe, continued growth expected

Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

Navigant forecasts plug-in and fuel cell vehicles to be 2.5% of all vehicles in use in 2035; global parc of >2B vehicles

Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Navigant forecasts global annual sales of LDVs of 122.6M by 2035, up 38% from 2015

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Navigant: sales of light duty vehicles to total more than 2.1 billion from 2015 to 2035

Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

Have Green-Car Sales Dropped This Year? Depends How You Define Them

Efficient Drivetrains and First Priority Greenfleet partner to produce commercial plug-in vehicles for fleets

Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints Kazarinoff as CEO

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesels in its passenger cars in EMEA by 2021; electrification roadmap

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

Honda CR-V SUV, powered by hydrogen fuel, will offer up to 434-km range

New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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