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BNEF forecasts EVs to hit 54% of new car sales by 2040; decreasing importance of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

We see a momentous inflection point for the global auto industry in the second half of the 2020s. Countries that have made early progress in EV uptake are expected to be among the leaders in 2040, including Norway, France, and the UK. This means that not only do EVs surge, but their emissions profile improves over time. ”.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

and European countries like Norway and Sweden, 1 the electric vehicle passenger market is expected to reach a valuation of $356 billion by 2023. Volvo Cars is taking a bold lead with electrification in the auto industry. Driven largely in China, the U.S., Volvo & Electrification ELECTRIFICATION COMMITMENT.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

While the manufacturing of ICEVs has seemingly stalled in reducing carbon emissions, EVs have a cleaner and ever-improving future ahead. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

While the manufacturing of ICEVs has seemingly stalled in reducing carbon emissions, EVs have a cleaner and ever-improving future ahead. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.