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New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%

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In the first quarter of 2021, hybrid electric vehicles made up 18.4% Demand for electrically-chargeable cars also increased in Q1: battery-electric vehicles made up 5.7% of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2% of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2%

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Mercedes-Benz joins Automotive Cells Company (ACC) as future equal shareholder; third gigafactory slated for Italy

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In addition, ACC’s industrial footprint will be enriched by a third production site in Termoli, Italy. A Memorandum of Understanding between ACC and the Italian authorities was signed on 21 March to formalize the willingness of shareholders to invest in Italy, and of Italian authorities to support that investment.

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8.5% Of New Cars In Italy Plugin Electric Cars

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Italy’s EV Market Continued To Lose Steam In September Originally published on opportunity:energy. There is no good news in sight for Italy’s EV market, which is witnessing a radical turn from the burgeoning growth of the past few years to a sudden, steady decline.

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A Cold December For EVs In Italy — Amidst Car Market Rebound

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Italy’s EV market ended a weak 2022 with a December in line with the unimpressive figures posted in previous months. Originally published on opportunity:energy. While the overall car market showed good signs of recovery, plugins yet again stalled in what is a reverse trend not followed by any other major European nation.

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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

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And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. production of more hybrid models , as part of an effort to expand the range of hybrid trims of its gasoline vehicles. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Sweet October For Electric Cars In Italy — Plugins At 12% Market Share

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It’s yet another month of positive news for electric mobility throughout Europe, and that includes Italy — the continent’s fourth largest market — scoring high EV gains in the midst of a global ICE meltdown. Originally published on opportunity:energy.

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Hertz Italy Launches smart fortwo Electric Vehicle in Rome for Italo-NTV train customers

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The Hertz Corporation in partnership with Italo-NTV, the first European private high-speed railway operator, will offer Italo customers the ability to rent smart fortwo electric drives from the Hertz locations at the Rome Tiburtina and Rome Ostiense train stations. A fully charged battery is sufficient for up to 135 kilometers (84 miles).

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