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Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts plug-in electric vehicles could account for up to 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030

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However, achieving such growth level will be dependent on two key factors: aggressive reductions in battery costs and rising gasoline prices. In the short term, price will be the most significant limitation to the uptake of both plug-in hybrid vehicles like the GM Volt and fully electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, BNEF said.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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City officials in Houston estimate that the city’s 27 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 annually compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Earlier post.). A similar study examining Loveland, Colo.

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May 2023 – Germans love the domestic Tesla Model Y

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). Where the split between BEVs and PHEVs was more balanced a year ago, recent emissions-related policy changes have cut all financial support for PHEVs, leading to a dramatically diminished share. PHEVs have remained in the 5% to 6% share range this year, from 12% to 14% over the same period last year.

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Tesla Model Y strengthens its position in Sweden

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). It terms of volumes, BEVs were up nearly 38% YoY, while PHEVs were down by some 19%. The ET5 is a premium priced, mid sized sedan, with long range, battery swapping, and with a tech focus. This despite its price tag of €45,000 to €48,000, for the entry variant! of all passenger auto sales!

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. Pricing and Warranties These 2023 Taos prices are before any options, but do include the mandatory $1,295 destination fee. An inviting entry price around $25,000 (S model with front-wheel drive) makes the Taos appealing.

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At the EV Crossroads

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In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality. You could argue a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) does that, but that’s not really true. I was tipped off to a great physical comparison tool that drove home how similar in size these two vehicles were.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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Electric Vehicle PR Is Driving Up the Stock Price. These announcements and PR efforts are fundamentally about GM’s long-term future but they have clearly paid off in the short term as GM’s stock price has increased 55.3% By comparison, in 2020 Tesla sold an estimated 242,713 units in North America (US and Canada).

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