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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

EV Central

Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains.

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Bosch makes electric vehicle predictions

Green Cars News

After its parallel full hybrid technology was featured in both the new Porsche Cayenne S and the new Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, Bosch has outlined its commitment to electric vehicles and predicted a surge in market share.

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

Drive Electric

In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. Some key stats: In New Zealand right now there are more than 70 models of new EVs available. EV registrations are up 38% from last year (March 2021 to March 2022). MIA, May 2022). Globally, more than $400 billion has been invested in the EV sector in the last decade.

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UK Plugin EVs Take 27.7% Share – Tesla Model Y Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

Full electric share grew YoY, but was outweighed by plugin hybrids’ decline. The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 27.7% share in November, down from 28.1% year on year. Overall auto volumes were up over 23% YoY, to 142,889 units, though still almost 9% down on 2019 seasonal levels. The Tesla Model Y […].

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. The vehicles already registered will save two million tonnes of greenhouse emissions over the lifetime of those vehicles.

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Europe January 2021

EV Sales

With BMW's plugin hybrid profiting from a fortuity of circumstances, like the fact that the Tesla Model 3 was in an off month , and the Mercedes C-Class arch-rival being close to a generational change ( the new PHEV version has 100 kms (62 mi) electric range! Bring on the popcorn, because the next few months will surely be fun to watch!

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UK Plugin Share Flat In January As Economy Stumbles

CleanTechnica EVs

Full electrics grew slightly whilst plugin hybrids shrank. The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles (EVs) take 20.0% share of new sales in January, flat from 20.4% year on year. Overall auto volume was 131,994 units, up some 15% YoY, but still 21% below pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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