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Light-duty ZEVs accounted for 21.1% of new vehicles sold in California in Q1

Green Car Congress

California posted new light-duty zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales—battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV)—of 124,053 units in Q1 2023, representing 21.1% market share of the total 588,455 light-duty vehicles sold, according to the California Energy Commission. Source: CEC.

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ZEVs accounted for 18.8% of all new cars sold in California in 2022; 3 counties account for almost half

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California announced that 18.8% (345,818 units) of all new cars sold last year in California were ZEVs. 40% of ZEVs sold in the US are sold in California. ZEV share of new car sales in 2022 by California county. Actual sales of ZEVs by California county. Actual sales of ZEVs by California county.

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California Rises to 21.4% BEV Market Share, 33.8% of US BEV Market

CleanTechnica EVs

California is one of the biggest and most exciting electric vehicle markets in the world. It’s still dominated by Tesla, [continued] The post California Rises to 21.4% BEV Market Share, 33.8% of US BEV Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Top California Auto Sales in 2023 — Thanks, Cali!

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s rapid growth and success have been seen more clearly in California than anywhere else. Considering California is the company’s birthplace, that’s not too surprising, but the extent of the company’s rise up the automotive ladder in The Golden State is actually jaw dropping. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations

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Oil giant Shell announced plans to close its California hydrogen refueling stations this week, as much of the automotive industry is continuing to develop hydrogen fuel cell solutions alongside the popularization of electric vehicles (EVs). The post Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations appeared first on TESLARATI.

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EV sales rise in California, bucking claims of dwindling demand

Green Car Reports

Numerous automakers have claimed over the past few weeks that EV demand is dwindling, but recent California sales figures tell another story. EV sales continued to rise in the state during the third quarter of 2023, according to a quarterly report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). of California new-car.

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Chevy Bolt 7th Best Selling Car in California in 2023 — RIP

CleanTechnica EVs

I just covered the stunning level of sales Tesla has reached in California, where it is now the second best. continued] The post Chevy Bolt 7th Best Selling Car in California in 2023 — RIP appeared first on CleanTechnica.