Electric Cars, Hybrid, Hyundai and Oil

Hyundai delivers first 2019 NEXO fuel cell SUV to US customer

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Hyundai delivered its first NEXO fuel cell SUV ( earlier post ) to Tom Hochrad of Ventura, California—the first US customer to drive off in the new NEXO, the only mass-produced fuel cell SUV for the US market, featuring a range up to 380 miles. His new NEXO will deliver about five times the driving range of his first all-electric car.

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SUV Hyundai 2019 Fuel

Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

One of these remarkable initiatives is the introduction of electric cars. Electric cars are a current trend. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 million worldwide during the first half of the year, according to Edison Electric Institute. Electric Vehicles are Affordable. High Torque.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Through regenerative braking and the route we took, we were able to drive 42 miles electrically. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter

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EVs Take 55% Of The German Auto Market In December!

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

The tide has turned in the electrification of the German auto market, with plugin electric vehicles taking the majority of sales for the first time in December. of the month’s passenger auto sales, with full electrics taking a third (33.2%), and plugin hybrids taking over a fifth (22.2%). Plugins took 55.4%

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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Germany — Plugin EVs Take 22.9% Share, Tesla Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 7, 2023

Full electrics gained share, but were outpaced by the losses in plugin hybrid share, due to recent policy changes. The auto market in Germany saw plugin EVs take 22.9% share in May 2023, down from 25.3% year on year. Overall auto volume was 246,966 units, up by some 20% YoY, though down from pre-2020 norms. […]

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The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The high working temperatures for the ICE and the low temperatures sought for batteries, electric motors, and inverters make thermal management for hybrids even more difficult. Even yet, these mixes maintain heat better than petroleum oil. PAOs and Mineral Oils. The Battery & The Motor.

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Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids. share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result.

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France’s Plugins Over 24% Share, New Stellantis BEVs

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 4, 2023

Full electrics grew from 12.0% share, while plugin hybrids slightly lost share. May saw France’s plugins take over 24% market share, up from 20.9% year on year, with new Stellantis BEVs arriving. Overall auto volume was 145,536 units, up some 15% YoY, though still down on pre-2020 norms. The bestselling BEV in May […]

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Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 8, 2023

The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.6%

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EVs At 24.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y 3rd Overall

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 8, 2023

Full electrics grew their share at a decent rate, up from 14.4% to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. June saw plugin EVs at 24.6% share in Germany, down from 26.0% year on year. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.7% YoY, still far down on the pre-2020 […]

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Germany Plugin 2020 Hybrid

France In April – BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Spring is Sprung

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 2, 2023

France saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.1% Full battery electrics, however, grew share, whilst plugin hybrids dropped share. share of the auto market in April, flat year-on-year, in a growing overall market. Overall auto volume was 132,509 units, up some 22% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (~183,000).

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Norway Again Over 90% Plugin EV Share In November – Legacy ICE At Record Low 5%

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Norway, the world’s leading market in the electric vehicle transition, saw plugins take 91.2% Non-hybridized combustion vehicles saw a record low of under 5.1% share in November, up from 79.9% a year ago. share in November, with Petrol at just 2.3%

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Affordable Dacia Spring Takes Pole As France Hits Record 23.5% Plugin EV Share

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

plugin electric vehicle share, up from 14.8% Legacy diesels and plugless hybrids continued to stagnate below 20% share, with petrol taking a breath at just under 37% share, before its next dive. November saw France, Europe’s second largest auto market, hit a record 23.5% share a year ago.

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Norway Remains Near 90% Plugin EV Share, Even With Tesla Off Duty In October

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Norway, the world’s leading country in electric vehicle adoption, saw plugin EV market share in October at an impressive 89.3%, up from 79.1% Diesel, petrol and plugless hybrids all recorded […]. a year ago.

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Plugins 22.4% Share In France, BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Megane Ascendant

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) took 22.4% Full electrics grew share slightly, while plugin hybrids declined more. October’s best selling full electric was the Peugeot 208, with the Renault Megane the longer term leader. share of France’s auto market in October, down from 22.9%

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Plugin France PHEV Auto

Norway’s EVs Break Through The 90% Barrier — Tesla Takes Top Two Trophies

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Norway’s plugin electric vehicle market share in September broke new ground, hitting 91.5% with full electrics alone taking 77.5% Diesels lost more than half their share year-on-year, falling to just 2.3%, with petrol and plugless hybrids not faring much better. The Tesla Model […].

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Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Over 47% In August, Full Electrics At Record High 24%

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle market share hit 47.1% Full electric vehicles took a record high 24.1% share of new sales, slightly ahead of plugin hybrids, due to recent incentive adjustments. in August 2021, up over 1.6x from 29.0% in August 2020.

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France Plugin EV Share Up YoY – Dacia Spring Takes Top Spot

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

France’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicles (EVs) take 22.3% Full electrics saw stronger growth than plugin hybrids. January’s best selling full electric was the Dacia […] share of new sales in January, up from 17.6% year on year.

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Plugin France 2020 Auto

France Plugin EV Share 21.1% In April, New Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 2, 2022

France saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.1% Full battery electrics continued to dominate over plugin hybrids. of the auto market in April, up from 14.8% year-on-year. The overall passenger auto market was down 22.6% YoY, and down 44.2% compared to pre-pandemic April 2019, at a volume of 108,723 units.

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Plugin France 2019 Auto

German April Plugin Electric Vehicles At 22.1% Share With BEVs Near Record High

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 6, 2021

plugin hybrids (PHEVs) and 10.4% The overall auto market recovered year-on-year to 229,650 units, but was still down ~26% from April 2019. April’s combined 22.1% result comprised just shy of 11.8% full […].

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Plugin Electric Vehicles PHEV Germany

France’s BEVs Grow By A Third YoY, Renault Megane Unassailable

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 6, 2022

September 2022 saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.2% Full electrics grew share (and volume), but plugin hybrids fell, a pattern now common across Europe. share of the French auto market, up from 21.5% year on year. Overall auto volume was 141,137 units, 5.5%

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Plugin 2019 Europe Auto

The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 6, 2022

The high working temperatures for the ICE and the low temperatures sought for batteries, electric motors, and inverters make thermal management for hybrids even more difficult. Even yet, these mixes maintain heat better than petroleum oil. PAOs and Mineral Oils. The Battery & The Motor.

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Oil Water Batteries Battery

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. Clean Fleet Report drove the all-wheel drive 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy with the turbocharged 2.5-liter Propulsion Options.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Anyone in the market for an eco-friendly vehicle might be wondering about the difference in hybrid vs. electric cars. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, can charge through the same 240V charging station that other EVs use. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work? How Do Hybrid Cars Work?

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EVs Take 91.5% Share In Norway

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 4, 2024

March’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 91.5% share in Norway, up from 91.1% year on year. BEVs alone took almost 90% share. Overall auto volume was 9,750 units, 50% down YoY, and the lowest March in 15 years. The Tesla Model Y was again Norway’s best selling vehicle. continued] The post EVs Take 91.5%

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

Plug In India

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

By Abhishek & Kamlesh Welcome to the new weekly series - Electric Car Watch, where we will talk about EV plans of major car brands, take a look at their EV vision, and go over their technology platforms. During the past decade, Toyota has not bothered to invest in electric vehicles. What a waste.

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EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 5, 2023

November saw plugin EVs take 90.6% share in Norway, up from 89.3% year on year. Petrol-only vehicles saw record low. continued] The post EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden – Model Y Back On Top

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 2, 2023

November saw plugin EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden, down YoY from the (anomalous) 64.6% pull-forward in November 2022. continued] The post EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden – Model Y Back On Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The engine hums like a sewing machine, and even with all those miles, still gets 30+ mpg and doesn’t burn or leak a drop of oil. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. I am sure you know someone with a similar Civic story.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy

Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Germany’s plugin electric vehicle share broke new records in November, gaining 39.4% The Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling full electric. of the auto market, up from 34.4%, year on year. Overall auto volumes were 260,512 units, up some 31% YoY, though still down around 10% from pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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French EV Market Record High In March – Tesla Model Y 4th Overall Auto

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 3, 2023

France saw record high plugin electric vehicle share in March, at 25.4%, up from 21.4% year on year. BEVs alone took 16.8% share, a new record. Overall auto volumes were 182,712 units, up some 24% year on year, though still well off the pre-2020 seasonal average (~230,000 units). The Tesla Model Y was the best […]

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India To Develop EV Eco System Through State-Owned Oil Marketing Companies

Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

India is on the fast track of expanding their EV infrastructure with the help of India’s OMCs (Oil marketing companies). The plan was officially declared by Indian Oil Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya in 2021. IndianOil is working with Tata Power, Fortum, Hyundai, Tech Mahindra, and other tech companies for the project.

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Germany – Tesla Model Y Leads In Hangover Plugin Market

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 11, 2023

Germany’s plugin electric vehicles took 21.6% of the auto market in March, down from 25.6% year on year. BEV grew share slightly, but PHEVs lost half their share YoY, due to recent policy changes. Overall auto volume was 281,361 units, up over 16% YoY, but still well down from pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Germany’s Plugin EVs Resume Growth, Tesla Model Y Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 28.5% market share in August 2022, their best result YTD, though only marginally up on August 2021’s 27.6%. Overall auto volumes were 199,183 units, fractionally up YOY, but dramatically down by some 37% from the 2018-2019 seasonal average of 315,000 units.

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Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% The Fiat 500 was October’s best selling full electric. […]. of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Electric car sales in 2023 were 3.5 Electric cars accounted for around 18% of all cars sold in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and only 2% five years earlier, in 2018. These trends indicate that growth remains robust as electric car markets mature. million higher than in 2022, a 35% year-on-year increase.

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German EV Market — Hangover After Pull-Forward In December

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Germany saw plugin electric vehicle (EV) share at a low ebb in January, just 15.1%, from 21.6% year on year. The one-off low result comes in the shadow of record plugin share in December, ahead of reduced incentives from January 1st; the imbalance will normalise in the coming months. Overall auto volumes were 179,225 units, […]

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France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4% of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year.

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Plugin France Petrol Auto

Full Electrics Overtake Diesel In Germany – Record Plugin EV Share Nears 30%

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle market share of 28.7% Full electrics alone took 17.1% in September 2021, up almost 2x year-on-year. of the market, overtaking diesel’s share (15.9%) for the first time.

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Plugin Germany Diesel 2019

EVs Take 21% Share In Germany In Predicted Hangover

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

September saw plugin EVs take 21% share in Germany, predictably down from 32.3% year on year, as a hangover from new incentive cuts. This is the flip-side of August’s large pull-forward, and fully expected. Overall auto volume was 224,502 units, unchanged YoY, and roughly in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages.

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Germany Plugin 2020 Auto

Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 25.5% The Fiat 500e was again Germany’s best selling full electric for the month. […]. share in July. This up from 22.6% year on year.

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Hyundai delivers first 2019 NEXO fuel cell SUV to US customer

Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

EVs Take 55% Of The German Auto Market In December!

Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

Germany — Plugin EVs Take 22.9% Share, Tesla Leads

The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf

France’s Plugins Over 24% Share, New Stellantis BEVs

Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller

EVs At 24.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y 3rd Overall

France In April – BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Spring is Sprung

Norway Again Over 90% Plugin EV Share In November – Legacy ICE At Record Low 5%

Affordable Dacia Spring Takes Pole As France Hits Record 23.5% Plugin EV Share

Norway Remains Near 90% Plugin EV Share, Even With Tesla Off Duty In October

Plugins 22.4% Share In France, BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Megane Ascendant

Norway’s EVs Break Through The 90% Barrier — Tesla Takes Top Two Trophies

Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Over 47% In August, Full Electrics At Record High 24%

France Plugin EV Share Up YoY – Dacia Spring Takes Top Spot

France Plugin EV Share 21.1% In April, New Bestseller

German April Plugin Electric Vehicles At 22.1% Share With BEVs Near Record High

France’s BEVs Grow By A Third YoY, Renault Megane Unassailable

The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EVs Take 91.5% Share In Norway

Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway — VW, Kia, Ford Debuts

EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden – Model Y Back On Top

Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller

French EV Market Record High In March – Tesla Model Y 4th Overall Auto

India To Develop EV Eco System Through State-Owned Oil Marketing Companies

Germany – Tesla Model Y Leads In Hangover Plugin Market

Germany’s Plugin EVs Resume Growth, Tesla Model Y Leads

Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

German EV Market — Hangover After Pull-Forward In December

France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller

Full Electrics Overtake Diesel In Germany – Record Plugin EV Share Nears 30%

EVs Take 21% Share In Germany In Predicted Hangover

Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market

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