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Mercedes-Benz xEV sales up 37% in Q1; 32% of those battery-electric

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Mercedes-Benz xEV sales (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) rose 37% ub Q1 2022 to 67,800 units of which 21,900 (+210%) units were battery-electric vehicles (BEV). Overall, Mercedes-Benz Cars January to March deliveries fell 15% year-on-year to 501,600 units in a challenging environment primarily due to semi-conductor constraints.

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First offshore wind lease sale in the Pacific results in >$757M from 5 winning bids

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The lease sale represents the third major offshore wind lease sale this year and the first ever for the Pacific region. The sale drew competitive high bids from 5 companies totaling $757.1 million, well exceeding the first lease sales that were held in the Atlantic. Earlier post.) OCS-P 0563. 130,000,000. OCS-P 0564.

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Euro Parliament Environment Committee proposes higher target for zero-emissions HDVs, adds buses

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Earlier this month, members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee proposed a higher target (35%) than the European Commission (30%) for new heavy-duty trucks to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with an intermediate target of 20% by 2025.

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BMW reports strong EV sales figures along with a major milestone

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BMW reported its Q1 2024 electric vehicle sales figures this morning, and they show strong growth compared to the same period last year. ” As previously mentioned, BMW has sold one million EVs in its history thanks to a sale it made this quarter. This strategy is now proving particularly effective in a dynamic market environment.”

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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

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The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The post GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Reports of an electric vehicle sales slowdown may be exaggerated

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A look at reports in the past months would show that a narrative around electric vehicle sales has formed. Considering the trends in the sales of vehicles like the Ford F-150 Lightning and startups like Lucid Motors, skeptics have claimed that electric cars are seeing a demand problem. That’s an increase of 36% from 2022.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

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Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state Department of Environment Protection announced that it will prohibit the sale of new gas-powered cars precisely on January 1, 2035. The rule will only apply to new car sales.