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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.” Other big players in February included Suzuki, BMW Group, Mitsubishi, and Toyota.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

Green Car Congress

The Tesla Model 3 also achieved another record in February, as it became the top-selling premium midsize sedan in Europe—outperforming the popular Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. Overall, the European car market registered its sixth consecutive month of decline in February 2019, as 1.14 million vehicles were registered.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. " 0:00 / 3:23 Buffett eyes electric cars Coming from Munger, that meant a lot. tech industry during the 1990s.

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