Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 25.5% Overall auto market volumes were down some 34% from seasonal norms, to 205,911 units, the worst July performance in many years. share in July. This up from 22.6% year on year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2023

BMW was once again spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, and this time the test vehicle sported the production-bound lights and wheels. Aurora Innovation plans to launch a commercial service next year with self-driving trucks transporting goods between Dallas and Houston.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2018

The European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN) will vote on the European Commission’s proposal for future car and van CO 2 targets on 10 July. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. —Erik Jonnaert. and Spain 0.6%). —ACEA report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2023

share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 […] Norway’s plugin electric vehicles took 91.1% year on year. The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

The tide has turned in the electrification of the German auto market, with plugin electric vehicles taking the majority of sales for the first time in December. of the month’s passenger auto sales, with full electrics taking a third (33.2%), and plugin hybrids taking over a fifth (22.2%). Plugins took 55.4%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 25, 2021

Last month’s plugin vehicle share of the overall auto market was 16% (8% full electrics/BEVs), which keeps the 2021 plugin vehicle (PEV) share at 15% (7% […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2023

Overall auto volume was 243,277 units, up by 18% year on year, though still below long-term seasonal norms (over 300,000). July saw plugin EVs take 26% share in Germany, up from 25.5% year on year. Behind the apparently scant growth, full electrics grew market share by 1.43× to 20.0%, whereas plugin hybrids lost share. The […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market is in the doldrums. The European passenger plugin vehicle market is staying in the fast lane. More than 155,000 plugin vehicles were registered in August — which is +60% year over year (YoY). August 2021 was the weakest August since 2014, […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

share of the auto market in August, up from 18.3% Overall auto volumes were at 68,858 units, a slight YoY improvement, though still 18.8% The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.2% year on year. Full electrics saw a decent growth in share whilst plugin hybrids lost share, weighing on the combined plugin result. down […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 6, 2022

share of the auto market in May, from 14.7% Overall auto volumes were down over 34% from pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 124,394 units. The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 18.3% Full battery electrics grew share almost 1.5x YoY, and plugin hybrids lost share. Market Share Trends The combined plugin total of 18.3% in […].

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

But one place that Cybertrucks still aren’t common is Europe, where it isn’t sold (and it’s unlikely that the vehicle will ever be sold due to its size and the likelihood that its high and boxy front-end wouldn’t pass pedestrian safety regulations). Which is interesting, given that BMW doesn’t make trucks (though it does make SUVs).

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 27, 2022

This performance is especially impressive when we consider that the overall auto market continued to fall — down 7% last month, with the […]. Despite declining growth rates, the European passenger plugin vehicle market is still in the fast lane.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Alternative powertrains will undoubtedly play an increasing role in the transport mix, and all ACEA’s members are investing heavily in them. Our industry is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to decarbonizing road transport, while at the same time reducing pollutant emissions. of total new car sales.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result. share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

times higher than what Europe’s WLTP regulatory testing protocol indicated. A 2022 study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found, real-world electric miles for plug-in hybrids may be up to 65% lower than what regulators assume, with fuel consumption up to 67% higher.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 28.5% Overall auto volumes were 199,183 units, fractionally up YOY, but dramatically down by some 37% from the 2018-2019 seasonal average of 315,000 units. The Tesla Model Y […].

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 12, 2010

2009 BMW Concept ActiveE. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. BMW has not commented on the carbon footprint of transporting the materials across three continents and through five plants. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. New type of BMW. April 7th, 2010.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 25, 2021

Last month’s plugin vehicle share of the overall auto market was 19% (10% full electrics/BEVs), which pulled the 2021 plugin vehicle (PEV) share […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 7, 2022

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 26.0% Overall auto volumes were down 18% YoY, to 224,558 units, the lowest June in 25 years (except 2020). market share in June, up from 23.6% The Fiat 500e was Germany’s best selling full electric in June. comprised […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Germany, the world’s 5th largest auto market, and Europe’s largest, saw plugin electric vehicles take 30.4% The overall auto market was down some 36% from 2019 levels, at 178,683 units. of new sales in October, up almost 1.75× year-on-year. Full electrics grew mostly strongly, up over 2× YoY, taking 17.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 8, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market and the world’s 5th largest, saw plugin electric vehicle share hit a record of 35.7% Overall auto volumes were down to 227,630 units, the lowest December result of recent decades. in December, up from 26.6% year-on-year. Full battery electrics took 21.3% of the market.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The UK, Europe’s third largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle share hit a new high of 23.1% October’s overall auto market volume was down almost 25% from last year, at the lowest level since 1991. in October, up 1.9x year-on-year, with two thirds of plugin share coming from full electrics.

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Teslarati

APRIL 4, 2023

Further, Tesla’s most popular models, the Model 3 and Model Y, have consistently been awarded top safety scores in Europe and the United States. These dramatic improvements have allowed more people to electrify transport globally than ever before. “Most of us spend a lot of time in our cars.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 10, 2022

Vehicle registration data from December 2021 has revealed that Tesla is quite a force to be reckoned with in Germany, with the Model 3 performing particularly well in the country’s general auto market. This allowed the Zoe to beat out rivals like the Fiat 500 (4,028 units sold) and even crossovers like the BMW X1 (2,518 units sold).

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, and the world’s 4th largest, saw plugin electric vehicle market share more than double year-on-year to 23.5% Overall auto volumes in July were down almost 30% compared to the pre-COVID July 2019 […]. share in July 2021.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to a recent report from Transport & Environment (T&E), automakers in the European market have secured only about 16% of the key battery metals they will need between now and 2030. In this department, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen scored top marks, while Tesla earned a low score. Poliscanova.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future. It’s fun to compare the two leading EV makers to give you an idea of where things stand, but at the end of the day, it’s about cleaner transportation. Recent launches in Mexico, India, Australia, Indonesia, and Europe will also likely drive sales this year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 34.4% At 198,298 sales, the overall auto market was down […]. share in November, up from 20.5% a year ago. Full electrics (BEVs) alone took 20.3% share, well ahead of diesel at 15.8%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 16, 2021

The unfortunate thing for those of us who would like to see Europe-level EV sales as quickly as possible is that non-Tesla EV sales in the US are quite pitiful. I wrote a piece last week on US electric vehicle sales in the 2nd quarter of 2021. Of course, some pure-Tesla fans are happy about […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 3, 2022

Norway, the electric transport leader, saw plugin electric vehicle share of 85.1% Overall auto volumes were down 18% year-on-year, at 11,537 units. in May 2022, up from 83.3% year-on-year. Full electrics grew their share by 1.2x year-on-year to over 73%, whilst plugin hybrids halved their share.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 6, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.3% Overall auto volume was down, by over 21% YoY, and over 40% compared to pre-pandemic seasonal norms. share in April 2022, up from 22.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 7, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, and the world’s 2nd largest electric vehicle market, saw plugins take 24.9% Overall auto market volume, at just over 200,000 units, was up some 3% year on […]. share in February, modestly up from 20.7% year on year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the Germany-based Clean Energy Partnership (CEP). Its goal is to provide evidence that it is possible for normal customers to use hydrogen for road transportation. Its goal is to provide evidence that it is possible for normal customers to use hydrogen for road transportation.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 5, 2022

The UK, Europe’s second largest plugin market, saw electric vehicle share almost double year on year to 25.6% Overall auto volume was down some 28% over seasonal norms, to 58,994 units. in February. Full electrics alone took 17.7%

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, and the world’s 2nd largest plugin market after China, saw plugin electric vehicle share of 21.6% Full electric vehicle sales grew a relative 28% year-on-year, plugin hybrids shrank slightly, and the overall auto market grew to 184,112 units.

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