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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

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EVs will drive down the costs of owning a vehicle and give New Zealand more energy independence. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. Today signals that New Zealand wants to be part of that transition, and avoid becoming a dumping ground for dirty second-hand vehicles from other markets. MIA, May 2022).

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Tesla Model Y wins UK bestseller spot in March

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BEVs saw fractional market share growth YoY, and a new volume record, whilst PHEVs saw a slight decline. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). PHEVs slackened, with just 11.8% The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 22.4% of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% year on year. Combustion-only powertrains lost 2.5% comprised 16.2%

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French EV market record high in March

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). BEVs saw record volume of 30,636 units (up over 54% YoY), with PHEVs at a near record 15,717 units (up 34%). The Model Y was also the 4th best selling auto overall (behind the Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, and Citroen C3). March’s combined plugin result of 25.4% share comprised 16.8% YoY to 19,865 units).

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