Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

China is stepping up its pursuit of control of the lithium supply chain, underpinned by the rapid growth of its lithium-ion battery industry building on agressive policy surrounding electric vehicle sales, according to metals and mining consultancy Roskill.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Just last year, BYD tripled its annual vehicle sales, with the vast majority of those being sold in China. Now, as the company looks to expand outside of Asia, it is doubling down on its Chinese production capabilities. BYD has seen rapid growth in its automotive business over the past two years.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We have successfully entered numerous markets with the new Vito since its launch in 2014—over 65 in total—and we have significantly increased unit sales ever since. In the first half of 2016, Vito and V-Class continued to be the strongest sales drivers. We are convinced it will be as compelling to customers in China, too.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. million sales throughout the year, up by 74% (about 1.5% of total global sales). The Model 3 became the world’s best-selling EV, as it was boosted by sales in North America, where it first became available.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

Given this new investment, plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales are expected to experience 62% year-over-year growth in 2016 , 60% in 2017, and likely 100% in 2018. Orocobre Limited is commissioning their Olaroz project in Argentina, and is currently at 68% of its 17,500 TPA full capacity. Demand Response: A Wild Ride.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2017

—Fred Kappler, Head of Group Sales. There were sizeable increases in Brazil (+110.5%) and Argentina in particular. In total, 406,500 vehicles (+6.3%) were handed over to Chinese customers in September. Vehicles from our brands are thrilling more and more customers worldwide – our new SUVs in particular are very popular.

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