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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023

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Plug-in hybrids reached record sales in 2023, with more than 250,000 vehicles sold, or about 20% of total plug-in vehicle sales, according to the Department of Energy. Last year saw strong sales for EVs as well, which surpassed one million units for the first time. of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S.,

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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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Setting targets will send a strong signal to consumers that the number of public charging points will keep pace with the surging sales of electric vehicles which Europe is witnessing, the letter said. But the success of this huge effort is seriously threatened by the delayed installation of charging infrastructure in the EU.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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Earlier this week, the Québec National Assembly unanimously adopted Bill 104, a zero-emission vehicle standard. Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. The credit requirement will therefore vary from one manufacturer to another.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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The Tesla Model Y crossover has overtaken its sibling vehicle in the Tesla Model 3 in April’s global electric vehicle sales figures, new data shows. In April, the Model Y accumulated 16,232 registrations, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle sales. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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MAN eTGE battery-electric van to be mass-produced from July onwards

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Advancing these ideas consistently, the sales of MAN’s first fully electric-powered production vehicle are now underway with the eTGE. A 40 kW charging station fills a battery up to 80% in 45 minutes. Approximately nine hours are needed for a full charge with 220V AC.

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

EV Central

Toyota Australia sales and marketing chief Sean Hanley told motoring media this week it can be expected on-sale here “sooner rather than later”. “We However, between the diesel and the hybrid there’s little doubt the re-designed Prado 250 will carry-on the 150’s dominance of the large SUV segment. But it won’t be the last.

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