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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

Green Car Congress

The SUV boom continued, with seven of the eight regions analyzed posting double digit growth. The popularity of SUVs in China has been an ongoing source of growth, and the trend continued last quarter, with the country accounting for 36% of total sales in Q1 2016. SUV growth also drove premium car volumes, with 2.15

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Honda Speaks About Near Future, EV Plans

The Truth About Cars

Honda has sent us a brief on its hopes and plans for the near future. Honda also says it's continuing to aim to reach a goal of a 7 percent return on sales by fiscal year 2026. Honda also says it's continuing to aim to reach a goal of a 7 percent return on sales by fiscal year 2026. One will be an SUV. There's more.

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Solid state: EV giants chase ‘holy grail’ of batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

ProLogium Technology of Taiwan said that by the end of 2023 it aimed to ship prototype samples of its semi-solid-state batteries that enable a near doubling of the energy densities of the packs. The firm, which has a cooperation deal with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and TotalEnergies, is building a gigafactory in Taiwan and plans one in France.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

The Truth About Cars

In terms of model split, the continuing success of the Urus Super SUV was confirmed (6,087 vehicles delivered), followed by another notable record for the Huracán, of which 3,962 cars were delivered. Boutique brands have alleged that they produce vehicles in such small quantities that the overall carbon footprint is minuscule.

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