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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

Baua Electric

Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year. For comparison, the US produced 1.1 FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

Baua Electric

kWh BYD Blade battery packs, providing 550 km (342 mi) and 700 km (435 mi) CLTC range, respectively. kWh battery for up to 650 km (404 mi) CLTC range. In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 starts at 245,900 yuan ($34,100). It’s available in five trims priced between 179,800 yuan ($25,000) and 249,800 yuan ($35,000).

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. The reality is these mines are not even in use by the battery industry and they are not Lithium Mines.

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News: Tesla Announces Annual Earnings, New Focus on Production

Clean Fleet Report

The growth is predicated on two new production facilities—in Texas and Germany—coming online this year to augment existing plants in Fremont, California, and Shanghai, China. According to International Energy Data, Tesla sold the majority of its cars in 2021 in China, followed by the U.S. Productivity, Chips & Batteries.

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BYD launches new Han sedan and Tang SUV with lower prices

CN EV Post

BYDDY.US | BYD HK (Image credit: BYD) As the price war in China's auto industry continues, BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has launched revamped versions of its flagship sedan and flagship SUV at lower prices than previously available models. As a comparison, the previous BYD Han had a starting price range of RMB 219,800-298,800.

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PowerGenix enters micro-hybrid market with Nickel-Zinc batteries

Green Car Congress

PowerGenix, a manufacturer of high-performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered the burgeoning micro-hybrid electric vehicle market with its first production prototype product. NiZn batteries also offer a single solution, powering all starting and micro-hybrid functions. Form Factor.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) Conclusions.

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