Pace of growth decreased because China celebrated While the first monthly results for March are already in, it’s time to sum up all the numbers for the month of February, which is usually one of the slowest months in terms of global plug-in electric car sales. According to the EV Sales Blog, February closed with 111,541 […]
Month: April 2019
Tesla Model 3 tsunami pushes Norway’s electric car sales to record levels
An announcement from the Norwegian Road Federation (NRF) has revealed that nearly 60% of all vehicles sold in Norway last month were all-electric, setting a new record for EV sales in the country. Behind this historic milestone is the arrival of a sedan that was designed to disrupt the auto industry: the Tesla Model 3. […]
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BYD introduces 27-meter long K12A, the ‘world’s longest pure electric bus’
BYD has introduced the K12A, a 27-meter (88.5 feet) long bi-articulated bus that it’s calling “the world’s longest pure electric bus.”
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Audi E-Tron Gets Electric Range Rating From CARB
We don’t know EPA test results yet. The Audi e-tron didn’t yet receive the EPA energy consumption numbers (at least results were not published on the EPA website), but we found that the California Air Resources Board already is using a UDDS range rating of 277.55 (446.6 km). The UDDS is an old test cycle, known […]
Indian energy giant JSW abandons entry into EV business
The Indian steel group JSW is surprisingly saying goodbye to its extensive plans to enter the electric vehicle business and now wants to invest in other growth markets instead. JSW justifies its decision with the fact that the uncertainties in connection with the electric vehicle business are “higher than expected”, which is why, after careful […]
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Plug-In Hybrid Car Range, Price & More Compared For U.S. – April 1, 2019
Without the full tax credit, Chevrolet Volt falls behind other models Here is our latest comparison of the plug-in hybrid car offer in the U.S. as of April 1, 2019, wita h slight update and after taking into account General Motors‘ cut of the available federal tax credit from $7,500 to $3,750. See Available amount of […]
Volvo to reveal an all-electric XC40 later this year
Volvo will introduce the first all-electric version of its XC40 brand compact SUV later this year, which will be the Volvo Car Group’s second BEV after the recently launched Polestar 2. Both electric models are to be launched in 2020. In addition to the all-electric drive, two PHEV options of the compact SUV will also […]
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Will Be Brand’s Most Powerful SUV
Powerful plug-in drivetrain also coming to Cayenne Coupe The Porsche Cayenne continues to evolve. The high-selling SUV got lighter and sleeker for 2019. Now, it seems, it will soon be blessed with the same powertrain that sits within its sedan-shaped sister, the Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid. With the infusion of turbocharging and plug-in power, the flagship-to-be is expected to put […]
Chinese fuel-cell cars, lithium-ion battery growth, EPA and health: Today’s Car News
A Chinese hydrogen company introduces its own line of fuel-cell cars. A Texas startup plans to make motors more efficient. A report shows more battery production coming online. And without science boards the EPA questions some fundamental links. All th…
Tesla Model 3 pushes Norway’s EV sales to new record: 58% of new cars are electric
The first full month of Tesla Model 3 deliveries in Norway has pushed electric vehicle sales to a new record high; 58% of new cars sold in the country last month were all-electric. more…
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