Remove Affordable Remove Auto Remove Auto Industry Remove BMW
article thumbnail

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles.

article thumbnail

Tesla Model Y returns to dominance in Germany

Teslarati

It remains unclear why the dip in EV sales and Tesla sales occurred in the first month of the year, but it generally follows the auto industry’s trend of weaker sales in the first month of the year. However, this does match the market trend in Germany, with EVs dropping in popularity generally.

Germany 133
article thumbnail

KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. Investments.

Global 218
article thumbnail

Volvo follows in Stellantis’ footsteps and departs from ACEA

Teslarati

As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis, has been one of the most outspoken advocates for a slower shift in the automotive industry. I’d love to hear from you!

Volvo 93
article thumbnail

Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

Baua Electric

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has also called for a review of the targets. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. You have known this was your job for many years now, if not decades.

Gas 52
article thumbnail

June 2023 – Tesla Model Y is again the bestseller in Norway

Push EVs

share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.9% Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% Plugless vehicles will continue to be sold in Norway until plugin options — most likely BEVs — appear in all vehicle segments, and at affordable price points. June saw plugin EVs at 90.9% a year ago. With combined EVs at 90.9%

Norway 52
article thumbnail

Tesla Model Y wins UK bestseller spot in March

Push EVs

of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% Overall auto volume was 287,825 units, up some 18% YoY, though still some 19% down from March 2019 levels. The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s overall best selling auto in March. overall auto sales growth YoY, BEVs stayed just ahead of the broader market, with 18.6% year on year.

Plugin 59