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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. 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. Originally published on opportunity:energy.

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Stellantis CEO on the threat of Chinese EV plants in Italy

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Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares clarified the company’s position on Chinese electric vehicle brands coming to Italy. He also refuted rumors that Stellantis would shut down production in Italy and leave the country. billion) in Italy, and we are going to bring 15 new models. My position is very clear: It is fake news.

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Tesla Thrives In Italy As Broader Plug-In Market Falls In March

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While most European car markets keep posting new records and continued monthly growth for plug-in car sales, Italy’s is getting stuck in a rout of its own doing. Europe’s fourth largest market posts in March its first — and wild — BEV decline […]. Originally published on opportunity:energy.

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Italy's EV Market Faces Uphill Battle In 2023: Tesla Dominates February

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While much of Europe is seeing an increase in EV sales, Italy has some catching up to do, and the Tesla Model Y and 3 are the answer.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently met with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. She noted that they had a talk about some crucial issues, such as innovation, artificial intelligence, and the European market. Musk’s meetings with foreign officials seem partly inspired by the expansion of his companies like Tesla.

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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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Plugin Vehicles At Record 13.3% In Italy In December, But Car Market In Crisis

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2021 ended on mixed notes for Italy’s car market. Amidst the continued, stellar growth of electric mobility throughout the Old Continent, EV sales finished the year at record share levels in all major European markets. Originally published on opportunity:energy.

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