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May 2023 – Tesla still dominates the Norwegian EV market

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Growth continued for the Norwegian plugin EV market in May 2023, as combined plugin share hit almost 90%, up from 85% a year ago. The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling vehicle, miles ahead of others in volume. The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling vehicle, miles ahead of others in volume. BEVs, and 8.2%

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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Norway increased its plugin electric vehicle market share to 91.1% The bestselling vehicle was, again, the Tesla Model Y. This is the first time Norway has seen 3 consecutive months with combined plugin share staying above 90% (see graph below). plugin hybrids (PHEVs). in April 2023, up from 84.2% year-on-year.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Chrysler isnt the first to realize that building an EV off of a Lotus platform makes for an incredibly fast and fun experience (see also: Tesla Roadster ) We escaped from the dark confines of Cobo Hall onto a decently sunny day and cruised along the river and past the Ren Cen, gunning the Circuit whenever possible. No coasting available.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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The turning point came when tiny Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley start-up, announced in 2006 that it would produce a speedy electric sports car powered by those same laptop batteries. 5/17/06 "Plugin hybrids have a lot of promise, especially to displace oil consumption. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable." Reuters ).

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