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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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of total California auto sales in 2021. 379,125 PHEV (36% ). 63,141 PHEV (25.2%). However, the same report finds that California is still falling behind Europe where EV sales exceeded 20%. California also set a new yearly record with 250,279 electric vehicles sold, representing 12.4% 11,956 FCEV (1.1%). 3,205 FCEV (1.3%).

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Toyota launches new C-HR with PHEV option

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Toyota launched the new C-HR C-segment SUV in Europe with a choice of four electrified powertrains, including 1.8 liter plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) model. inch touchscreen, on-board voice agent and wireless smartphone connection via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. liter hybrid electric (HEV) versions and a 2.0-liter

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Tesla Model Y Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report

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Approximately 288,000 plugin vehicles were registered in September in Europe, +15% year over year (YoY). Last month’s plugin vehicle share of the overall European auto market was 25% (17% full electrics/BEVs). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew by double digits, +11%, as it is finally recovering from a couple of bad years.

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Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe PHEV order books open in Europe

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Jeep is taking orders in Europe for the Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids ( earlier post )—the first electrified Jeep models in the EMEA Region. By using Selec-Terrain, the driver can choose the appropriate driving mode: Auto: standard mode, ensures continuous traction management, suitable for on and off-road driving.

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BMW X2 xDrive25e SAC PHEV to be launched July 2020

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BMW will launch the new X2 xDrive25e SAC (“Sport Activity Coupé”) PHEV, announced in January ( earlier post ), in Europe in July 2020 with pricing from €47,250 (US$51,800). In the AUTO eDRIVE standard setting, the intelligent drive system ensures optimum interaction between the two power units in all driving situations.

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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass

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times higher than what Europe’s WLTP regulatory testing protocol indicated. as the result of the policy turn, Europe is headed in the other direction. It’s shifted largely from internal-combustion vehicles directly to EVs, and regulators have considered effectively discouraging PHEVs with policy.

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20% Of New Cars In Europe Have A Plug!

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Some 182,000 plugin vehicles were registered in February in Europe — which is +14% year over year (YoY). Last month’s plugin vehicle share of the overall European auto market was 20% […] Unfortunately, the overall market grew almost as fast, +12%, to 902,775 units, leaving the market share close the where it was 12 months ago.

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