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May 2023 – Germans love the domestic Tesla Model Y

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The auto market in Germany saw plugin EVs take 22.9% Full electrics gained share, but were outpaced by the losses in plugin hybrid share, due to recent policy changes. May’s overall plugin result of 22.9% plugin hybrids (PHEVs). PHEVs however fell by 40% YoY, to 13,803 units. share in May 2023, down from 25.3%

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Can these things add up to make a car that people want to buy? It seems like it still may be cheaper to just buy a well used Lotus Elise and modify it yourself. Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. Small size.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Why is it taking so long for manufacturers to get this sorted??

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

i would like to see maybe Smith America build a conversion of their current cars, maybe have a retrofit model so you dont have to get rid of the trucks at all, just upgrade! Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Follow us on Twitter!

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