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Volkswagen nearly doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2021 to 263K; all electrified vehicle sales at 369K

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The lagging supply of semiconductors caused limitations in production throughout the course of the year, which ultimately had a major impact on the unit sales figures, the company said. The proportion of purely battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles nearly doubled to 7.5% of total deliveries (2020: 4%).

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

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The American automaker has officially confirmed that it has begun taking orders on the battery-powered Cadillac Lyriq crossover, with deliveries assumed to commence in the first half of 2024. Assuming things go well, GM wants to expand Cadillac EV sales to France and Sweden before deciding which country to tackle next.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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A citywide backlash against battery-powered vehicles followed, as reported by multiple sources. Meanwhile, investigators ultimately concluded that a gasoline-powered scooter had in fact caused the fire.) In 2022, there were only 24 EV car fires in Sweden, representing 0.004 percent of battery-powered cars there.

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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government recently backed down from enacting tough new measures that would have forced automakers to quadruple their sales of electric vehicles by 2030. Norway, more ambitiously still, aims to eliminate sales of new ICE vehicles by 2025. Even if Washington hadn’t buckled to outside pressure, the U.S. degrees C (2.7 degrees F).”

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Saft Li-ion batteries to power Stockholm’s new Ballerina electric ferry

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Ballerina is a well-established operator of ferries and has placed the order for Saft’s Li-ion marine battery systems on behalf of Stockholm Public Transportation in Sweden, which ordered a battery powered ferry with the objective of saving fuel and improving its environmental credentials.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

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The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9.

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Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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In December 2012, Hyundai will begin production of the ix35 Fuel Cell crossover vehicle at its Ulsan manufacturing facility in Korea, with a target of building up to 1,000 vehicles by 2015. Hyundai has already signed contracts with cities in Denmark and Sweden to lease the ix35 Fuel Cell to municipal fleets. Click to enlarge.

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