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Hybrid and plug-in sales show strength in USA

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It appears the market for plug-in hybrid electric and hybrid cars is gradually gathering momentum in the USA. According to figures released by the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), sales reached 48,796 hybrids during May. This is an increase of 14 per cent compared to sales levels d[.].

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Hybrid and electric car sales surge in the USA

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Sales of hybrid and electric cars soared last month over in the USA as the number of available models increased. According to industry residual value firm Kelley Blue Book, sales of hybrid and electric vehicles surged 164 per cent on sales volumes in June of last year, despite falling fuel prices widely expected to dull [.].

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Toyota hybrid sales top five million mark

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According to official figures ending on March 31, 2013, Toyota hybrids have reached 5.125million in global sales: with around two million of these coming in the USA. Indeed sales of hybrids are becoming increasingly important for the Japanese carmaker’s overall sales.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Some Are Coming to the USA; Some Are Here This article may contain affiliate links. The VinFast VF 8–now on sale in the U.S. It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China. Their first model, nicknamed the ‘wise bean,’ won a ‘Green Car of the Year’ award in 2013. Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly.

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Electrified vehicle sales accelerate in the USA

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Sales of electrified vehicles in the US have increased by 73 per cent since 2011, the latest research from Mintel shows. Nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars have sold in the country so far this year, making the alternative fuel segment the fastest growing automotive sector, ahead of the also booming compact vehicle [.].

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Nissan outlines electric car charging for the USA

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Japanese car maker Nissan will team up with the Sumitomo Corporation for the sales and marketing of its new DC Quick Charger in the USA. The DC quick charging unit is newly developed and offers the high performance of the existing quick charger despite being nearly half its size by volume. Indeed as the new [.].

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Electric and hybrid car sales record in USA

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Electric and hybrid cars enjoyed their highest share of the US automotive market yet, during March. According to new figures from Ward’s Auto Info Bank, consumers bought a record 52,000 hybrid and electric cars during the month – that’s an increase from 34,000 during the same month last year. Now, the two categories account for [.].

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