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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. The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data. Specifically, cumulative sales through the end of 2021 were: 663,014 BEV (62.9%). For sales in 2021 only, the shares were: 183,933 BEV (73.5%). 379,125 PHEV (36% ).

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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BYD is a high-tech brand. BYD is the global leader in new energy vehicles (NEVs), and the third-largest auto brand in the world based on market capitalisation. BYD has ranked as number one for sales of new energy vehicles in China for 9 consecutive years. BYD is not just another car manufacturer.

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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models

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The company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the sales of these vehicles, which represent about one third of its global EV fleet, began in Dec. EVs held for sale will remain eligible for rental during the sale process, the company noted. 2023 and are expected to continue throughout 2024.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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The program will expand the company beyond its current business of electric van conversions to the burgeoning cottage industry of electrified classic cars—and, perhaps, to more contracts to supply its in-wheel motor tech. Very few Endurance trucks were built, however.

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McLaren P1 successor, Alpine A290: Today’s Car News

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French performance marque Alpine is working on multiple electric vehicles, with some potentially destined for sale in the U.S. Apparently, the hypercar is due in 2026 with a new carbon tub, a V-8 hybrid powertrain, and Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics. The first is due in 2024 and will be previewed shortly by a concept dubbed the A290 Beta.

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Tesla Cybertruck spotted near BMW’s Munich R&D center

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Despite the vehicle being a… let’s say “statement,” it is packed with a good amount of tech that the automotive industry has been talking about for a long time, but which heretofore has been seen in few or no finished vehicles. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. We hope they learned a lot for that kind of money.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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The bike was ridden by Paul Thede, principal of Race Tech and the developer of the Lightning suspension system. In addition to its commercial bikes now sold in North America, Asia and Europe, Lightning is already manufacturing their Superbikes with a Remy HVH250 motor for sale.