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2023 EV registrations in Europe surpass two million units, setting new record – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In 2023, Europe’s auto market achieved its best sales since the pandemic, spurred partly by strong demand for EVs. Diesel cars still sold slightly more.) However, market share also grew in emerging EV markets including Slovenia (which saw an increase from 5% in 2022 to 9% in 2023), Estonia (3.4% of total market share.

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The Renault-Nissan Alliance knows how to work successfully in collaborative partnerships, and this experience is extremely valuable in today’s and even more tomorrow’s global auto industry. Daimler will provide gasoline and diesel engines out of its current portfolio to Infiniti. Powertrains.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

Green Car Congress

A 10-inch infotainment screen is an optional extra, which includes the latest Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity applications. The total cost of ownership of EV80 variants in most European markets will be within 5% of their diesel-powered competitors over the lifetime of the vehicles.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously. Diesel vehicles may be totally banned as they wont meet the regulations of BS6 round 2. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not.

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