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BYD profits decline 47% quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2024

Teslarati

The Chinese automaker beat Tesla in terms of volume deliveries in Q4 2023 but lagged behind the US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in Q1 2024. For comparison, Tesla’s deliveries also declined in the first quarter by 8.5% year-over-year. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

Green Car Congress

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Attack on Titan: Nissan to Kill Its Truck Next Year

The Truth About Cars

What will happen to the truck’s manufacturing facility in Mississippi? The post linked above highlights the Titan’s sales struggles in comparison to leaders in the segment, so we’ll spare you the copy pasta. Witness the departed Jeep Cherokee as Exhibit A. It’ll be retooled for – you guessed it – an electric vehicle.

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PMI Electro delivered the 1000th electric bus: Another feather in the crown

Electric Vehicles India

Another milestone for PMI Electro Mobility PMI Electro Mobility, India’s largest electric bus manufacturer, has announced the delivery of its 1000th electric bus. By comparison, a comparable bus would emit about 100 tons per year. Also, battery assembly for bus manufacturers is done exclusively by women.

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You Just Got Beat by a Civic

The Truth About Cars

Now, to be sure, there is some merit to the notion that it’s pointless for manufacturers to chase lap times around an arbitrarily selected ribbon of tarmac in the German countryside. Some of the times may be for minorly different track lengths thanks to variations over the years but still make for a fun comparison.

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Electric vehicles motors

Electric Vehicles India

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor(PMSM) are also being used by many EV Manufacturers for their High-Performance Electric Motorcycle, Electric Cars, Electric Buses. Interior Permanent Magnet Motor (IPMM) are also being used by some 2 Wheeler EV Manufacturers for their High-Performance Electric Motorcycle. IPM Motors(IPMM).

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Fiat, French, MG boosted by way of condo automotive rebound in key relief markets

Baua Electric

French manufacturers Peugeot, Citroen and Renault and Italy’s Fiat benefited from a large rebound in condo automobiles gross sales latter year in 3 of Europe’s maximum frequent relief locations. The French marketplace’s greatest beneficiaries had been Citroen (+195 %), Renault (+149 %) and Peugeot (+62 %).

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