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Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone

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Global sales of Nissan Motor electric vehicles have surpassed the 1-million unit milestone. In 2022, Nissan started sales of the Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. It has received cumulative orders of 50,000 units.

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Volvo Cars global sales up by 43% in May; plug-ins accounted for 23.7% globally

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Volvo Cars achieved its eleventh consecutive month of sales growth as the company’s global sales increased by 43% in May, compared with the same month last year. The growth was mainly driven by a strong demand in the US and, in Europe, a recovery from a sales drop in May last year related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Volvo Cars global sales grew 30.2% in January; PHEVs and EVs account for 23% of all sales globally, 41% in Europe

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Starting 2021 on a strong note, Volvo Cars reported the best January in its history as Europe, China and the US all reported increasing sales. Global sales rose by 30.2% to 59,588 cars, boosted by a strong year-on-year performance in China where the company more than recovered losses from earlier COVID-19 shutdowns.

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Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

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In Seoul, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled a strategic roadmap to accelerate its electrification ambition as it pursues sustainable progress for the company. The company also unveiled targets for sales and financial performance to be achieved by 2030. This year, Hyundai begin sales of IONIQ 6, followed by IONIQ 7 in 2024.

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Mercedes-Benz AG exploring sale of Hambach smart EV plant as part of global realignment

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An important lever for this is the adjustment and realignment of capacity within its global production network. Against this backdrop, the company intends to start talks on the sale of its car plant in Hambach, France. We continue to drive the transformation of our company and our products forward with all due speed.

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Volvo Cars global sales drop 20.2% in January; electrified cars accounted for 31.7% of total

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Volvo Cars reported sales of 47,561 cars in January, a decline by 20.2% The supply situation continues to ease, but component shortages will remain a constraining factor, the company said. Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge (electrified) models increased by 11.5% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month.

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Volvo Cars reports March global sales – 41% market share of electrified vehicles

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Volvo Cars reported sales of 162,938 cars for the first three months of 2023, up 10 per cent compared to the same period last year. The sales growth was mainly led by the company’s fully electric cars.

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