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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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Nissan Surf-Out concept Within last week’s 2030 plan presented by Nissan, emphasizing more affordable EVs , the automaker said that it will pair with Mitsubishi for the joint development of a Nissan Frontier pickup replacement in EV and PHEV forms. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL.

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Volvo dealers: Have to sell plug-in hybrids or “we will die”

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and other markets as it waits for EV demand to grow further, a person familiar with the automaker’s plans said, adding that Volvo executives are “keeping their fingers crossed that PHEVs will start to be looked at favorably by different governments.” Other automakers are taking a similar approach.

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Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs

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According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 34,034 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 16,604 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were registered in June 2024, increasing 7.4% Personally, I think it’s the latter. and 30% respectively, year-on-year (YOY). But are these concerns warranted?

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Audi E-tron 5,612. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.)

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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Plugless hybrids (HEVs) did better than PHEVs, growing their share from a year ago (6.1% A similar personal best was gained by its slightly lower volume sibling, the Opel Corsa, just outside the top 20. March’s combined plugin result of 91.1% comprised 86.8% full electrics (BEVs), and 4.3% plugin hybrids. from 2.7%).

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Dean Sheed, General Manager, Audi NZ. Executive Summary. 2) [link].

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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At the start of 2023, PHEV subsidies were phased out, resulting in lower PHEV sales compared to 2022, and in December 2023, all EV subsidies ended after a ruling on the Climate and Transformation Fund. Replacing 2/3Ws, public and shared mobility or more active forms of transport with personal cars may not be desirable in all cases.