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BMW sales growth mostly electric as it passes combustion ‘tipping point’

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As BMW joins several other automakers in following Tesla into electric vehicles (EVs), one executive from the luxury automobile manufacturer has said he expects sales growth to come primarily from electrified models at this point—noting that combustion engines have largely plateaued.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Honda SUV e:prototype shown at Shanghai 2021.

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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

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At the same time, the complete system becomes significantly more efficient; up to 20% more cruising range can be achieved with the MAHLE module in a system network with a heat pump compared to a pure electric heater architecture. The higher cooling performance also improves fast charging capability.

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China NEV sales at 525,000 units in Feb, up 28.7% from Jan, CAAM data show

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In January-February, China's vehicle sales decreased by 15.2 percent year-on-year while NEV sales increased by 20.8 China saw new energy vehicle (NEV) sales of 525,000 units in February, up 55.9 percent from January, according to data released today by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

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Hybrid and electric cars account for 7.5% of Kia 1H 2017 Europe sales, up from 1% in 2016

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Kia Motors posted its best six-month sales period in Europe, with half-year sales surpassing 250,000 for the first time in the company’s history. of European sales so far this year, up from just one per cent in the first six months of 2016, according to Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe.

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CATL and Toyota form comprehensive partnership for new energy vehicle batteries

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The two companies have also commenced discussions that cover a wide range of fields, including: supply of batteries, new technology development, product quality improvements, and the reuse and recycling of batteries. China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. Electrified vehicles now account for 10% of MINI sales. Emission-free mobility now has been established in the current model range.

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