Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Toray Industries and LG Chem have agreed to form a battery separator film joint venture in Hungary. THU), a 100% subsidiary of Toray engaged in manufacture and sales of battery separator film, which would then establish LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator Kft.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

Domestic lithium metal production capacity is essential for the development of a sustainable supply chain for next-generation batteries. Additionally, this milestone will allow the Company to secure its own supply of lithium metal for its anode production, in order to implement its vertically integrated business model.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2024

German automaker Volkswagen has reported its full-year 2023 delivery numbers, featuring more deliveries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) than ever before. million vehicle deliveries overall, meaning the company’s BEV deliveries represented roughly 8 percent of its total sales. percent increase year over year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Under the terms of the agreement, Anjie Wireless will license WiTricity’s patented magnetic resonance technology and industry-leading designs to develop and commercialize highly efficient wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for sale to leading carmaker brands in the China market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

Volvo Trucks goal is that electric models will account for half of its truck sales in 2030. Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe in 2021 with a market share of 42%. The largest markets for Volvo’s electric trucks in Europe currently are Norway, Sweden and Germany.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2022

These include both battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric vehicles, as well as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. New gasoline vehicles will still be allowed for sale through 2034. The commission is the policy and rulemaking board for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2021

Phillips 66 has entered into an agreement to acquire a 16% stake in NOVONIX Limited, an Australia-based company that develops and supplies synthetic graphite materials for lithium-ion battery anodes. This strategic investment enables Phillips 66 to directly support the development of the US battery supply chain.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Porsche and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the premium urban air mobility market and the extension of urban traffic into airspace. With this partnership, both companies will leverage their respective market strengths and insights to study the future of premium urban air mobility vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

Corvus Energy, a provider of lithium-ion battery systems developed specifically for the marine propulsion market, has entered into an exclusive distributor contract with Dow Kokam for sales of its advanced lithium polymer cells to the marine industry. Corvus Energy CEO Brent Perry.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Overall sales of BMW Group Electrified vehicles increased by 1.4% —Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW. —Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW. of MINI Countryman sales. Source: BMW. Source: BMW.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Toshiba Corporation is taking its SCiB rechargeable battery business from Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) to make it an independent business unit within Toshiba. By promoting expansion of business opportunities Toshiba aims for sales of ¥400 billion (US$3.6 Earlier post.). billion) in 2030.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the Asia Pacific region, LCE deployment jumped 100% year-over-year in Q3 2022 to 49,000 tonnes on the back of a 91% rise in BEV and PHEV sales over the same period. In Europe, deployment rose just 18% year-over-year in Q3 2022 to 16,600 tonnes following a mere 4% rise in BEV and PHEV sales over the same period.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

In 2020, Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivered more than 212,000 electric cars in total (+158 percent versus 2019), including nearly 134,000 battery electric vehicles (+197 percent versus 2019). Even though it was only introduced in the second half of the year, it ranked in the top of the sales charts in many countries almost right away.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

—Bjørn Inge Haugan, Sales & Marketing Director, Volvo Trucks Norway. Volvo Trucks has five (six including the Volvo VNR electric for the North American market) fully electric truck models to cover a wide range of transport needs. They are for sale in Europe and production will start during the second half of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2022

(TME) announced the expansion of their existing partnership with an agreement for a new large-size commercial van, including a battery electric version. Stellantis will supply TME with the new large-size commercial van for sale in Europe under the Toyota brand.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

Combined sales of BMW i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles were up 52% in April (9,831), bringing the total number of electrified BMW Group cars sold to over 250,000, said Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW. In April, sales of BMW X models accounted for 36.8%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on vehicle sales and the progress of ZEV sales in the state for Q3 2020. The report is based on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). from the same period in the prior year, an improvement over the 48.9%

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Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2024

As electric bicycles continue to grow in numbers in the US, so too have concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs. E-bike battery fires, while exceedingly rare, have become a major concern in the US with significant news coverage.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

The EV press has covered GM’s problems with its new Ultium vehicles in great detail, so now that the company has its new Chevrolet Blazer EV back on the market, it’s only fair that we report on how the company overcame the software issues that forced it to pause sales. The Blazer is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2023

It offers a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022 ( earlier post ), plus a bigger battery and more horsepower. Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. The battery is also larger at 91 kWh (gross), compared with the two-row model’s 82 kWh battery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) agreed to start discussing new joint projects in the fields of technological development, vehicle production, and market development. TKM) to produce models developed by Suzuki for sale in India through each of the Toyota and Suzuki brand network. (TKM)

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Teslarati

JULY 13, 2021

Tesla’s Standard Range Model Y has finally been approved for sales and production in China, just days after the automaker started allowing orders of the all-electric crossover in one of the company’s most important markets. MIIT approves Tesla Model Y SR for sales/production in #China , #EV carries #LFP #battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

This step—which certifies the vehicle as a ZEV—is a prerequisite for sales of the vehicle in California. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Toyota’s electrified vehicle strategy centers on a significant acceleration in the development and launch plans of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). By around 2030, Toyota aims to have annual sales of more than 5.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

—Imelda Labbé, Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at Volkswagen. By 2030, all-electric vehicles are already to account for at least 70% of Volkswagen’s unit sales in Europe. Volkswagen will only produce electric vehicles in Europe from 2033.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

Photo credit: Suwin66 / Shutterstock.com The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a significant growth in 2024 , with expectations for sales of passenger EVs to climb by 21 percent in 2024, reaching 16.7 This trend reflects a steady rise in the EV sector, despite various external factors and policy changes affecting the market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing Nevada to work collaboratively to advance and accelerate the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2022

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) will be available in India for sale by 2025. Spotting of multiple Maruti Suzuki test EVs sparked speculation about an India launch but the recent inputs from the new CEO suggests that the company believes that the market is isn’t yet ready for EV commercialization.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

While 4% of all BMW sales in Western Europe in July were electrified vehicles, that percentage increases significantly in markets where innovative electric mobility is supported through financial and infrastructure measures. This brings year-to-date sales for the brand to 1,139,947, an increase of 5.6%

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Teslarati

MAY 18, 2024

On Saturday, multiple users spotted demo Model 3 units on Tesla’s inventory website in multiple markets, selling with a little over a thousand miles on the odometer and at discounts of hundreds of dollars compared to buying them new. The demo vehicles have appeared on Tesla’s inventory site in at least the U.S.

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Teslarati

APRIL 29, 2024

LG Energy Solution (LGES) is cutting some investments after reporting weak earnings, mostly attributed to slow electric vehicle (EV) sales growth. “W W e will have to cut capital expenditure considering sluggish EV market conditions and client demand, ” commented Lee Chang-sil, LGES’ Chief Finance Officer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2018

These factors contributed to a slight decrease in the company’s monthly sales in May (204,041 / -2.1%). Of the total, sales of BMW i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles accounted for 46,849 units—an increase of 41.0% In some markets, electrified vehicles already account for more than half of all BMW and MINI sales.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

The BMW Group now has a total of nine electrified automobiles on the market: sales of these vehicles totalled 50,711 in the first seven months of the year, an increase of 74.8% The BMW i3 is the best-selling compact battery-electric vehicle in the Premium Segment worldwide since 2014, with the sales curve showing a clear upward trend.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The American off-road specialist Jeep has revealed high-performance off-road and on-road all-electric models on the eve of World EV Day as it moves towards an all-EV lineup in some markets. Jeep said the Recon and Wagoneer S would be sold “in major markets around the world”, which should include Australia.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

LION Smart GmbH , an engineering service company for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and for suppliers specializing in testing and development of lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications, has finished its start-up phase. LION Smart has also extended its market research and consulting offer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

BYD is launching three new battery-electric passenger vehicles in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, including the BYD ATTO 3, a C-segment SUV designed with the European customer in mind; the BYD TANG, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive; and the sporty sedan BYD HAN. The European market is not entirely new to BYD. BYD e-Platform 3.0

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