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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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This steep reduction was in large part caused by the last-minute purchases made in December, due to the impending introduction of the new CO 2 emissions regulation. All electrified types contributed to growth as hybrids (HEV) increased their volume by 36%, pure electric (BEV) by 91% and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) by 173%.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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Denmark also recorded a strong result in February, with volume up by 8% due to an increase in its EV and PHEV registrations. This was mirrored in Norway, where nearly twice as many zero-emission cars were sold than in February 2018, and the Tesla Model 3 and VW e-Golf were the two best-selling cars.

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Fisker Recruits First US Dealers for PHEVs; Appoints First Distributors for Europe

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Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment and their vehicles’ low-emission capabilities. Nellemann is one of Europe’s oldest auto distributors, with ties going back to Nash and Morris, and at present time Kia, Jaguar and Aston Martin. They will be Eco-facilities, not Ego-facilities,” Doolan said.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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Probably the most needed and least controversial proposed change is the elimination of the phaseout of the tax cap that begins in the quarter after a manufacturer sells 200,000 BEVs or PHEVs in the US. These lower cost EVs will also come with smaller batteries that produce fewer carbon emissions than their larger counter parts.