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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. IHS Automotive experts also expect SUVs to remain the fastest-growing segment in China in 2015. million, an increase of 2.4%

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Ford sources battery capacity and raw materials for 600K EV annual run rate by late 2023, 2M by end of 2026; adding LFP

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The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. Ford expects a compound annual growth rate for EVs to exceed 90% through 2026, more than double forecasted global industry growth. 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America. 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.

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BYD to build new $1.2B battery factory in China

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BYD’s new battery production follows a string of announcements that BYD would be entering numerous global markets. Perhaps most notably, BYD will be selling its Atto 3 EV SUV in Japan in the coming months, with numerous showrooms and charging locations already planned for construction. What do you think of the article?

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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of total global sales). It was one of the highest increases among all car categories on the global market, which can be explained by several factors, JATO said. Overall, 2018 marked a somewhat challenging year for the global car market, as sales fell for the first time since 2009, logging 86.01 million units. million sales.

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What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

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The championship is designed to highlight environmental challenges including the effects of global warming and its impact on the planets unique ecosystems. Glacier X Prix – Tierra del Fuego, Argentina – 11-12 December. Every team uses the same car – the Odyssey 21 e-SUV. Ocean X Prix – Lac Rose, Senegal – 29-30 May.