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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Honda SUV e:prototype shown at Shanghai 2021.

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VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States

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VinFast added 12 stores, with new dealerships in Connecticut and Kentucky, five new locations in Florida, and four in Texas. retail footprint, though it’s still unclear how the early reviews will affect sales of its EVs at the new locations. is the VF 8 SUV. is the VF 8 SUV.

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54% of States Had a 2021 BEV Sales Share of Less Than 2% — 2021 State EV Sales Data Now Available

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2021 was a huge year for overall electric vehicle sales in the US, but only California (13.4%) and the District of Columbia (11.2%) had a combined BEV and PHEV sales share of at least 10%. States By Alternative Powertrain Sales Share in 2021. Alternative powertrain sales share for the US overall was 11.5% BEV sales share.

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Genesis is quietly outpacing luxury rivals as EV availability expands into new states

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The luxury Genesis brand is outpacing rivals, closing in on Porsche and Land Rover in sales as its all-electric models expand into new states. Genesis sales have grown from less than 7,000 in 2016 to over 69,000 last year, according to data from CNBC. The sportier Magma brand is designed to spread awareness and boost sales.

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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets

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dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. is the VF 8 electric SUV.

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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Genesis Motor America announced the start of sales of its first electric vehicle, the GV60 ( earlier post ). Initially, the 2023 Genesis GV60 will only be sold at select Genesis retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. GV60 will be offered in two packages in the United States.

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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car News

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Despite long-held plans to align with California emissions standards, Connecticut and Maine have delayed adopting California’s EV sales mandate with recent decisions. But it continues to sell diesel SUVs across most regions, even in Europe. Toyota had previously suggested that it would stop selling diesels in passenger vehicles.

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