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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

The latest generation of diesel vehicles is a very effective lever to achieve climate goals in the near future, because they emit 15-20% less CO 2 than equivalent petrol vehicles. Our industry is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to decarbonizing road transport, while at the same time reducing pollutant emissions.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta. In contrast, hatchback models have plummeted to 14 from 26 in the same period, with the discontinuation of beloved cars such as Hyundai Santro, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, and more.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

Plug In India

Many of you want to convert your existing petrol/diesel cars into electric cars. Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. So if you have an Audi A4 or Hyundai i20 or a Tata Nano, you are out of luck. In many countries in Europe, conversions are outright banned.

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Domestic Tesla Model Y dominates the German EV market

Push EVs

Overall auto market volume growth came on the back of sales growth of HEVs, BEVs, and Petrols. BEVs grew volume by 14.7%, and Petrols by 8.9%. The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan saw its first ever countable customer deliveries, with an impressive 581 units. BEVs have grown share modestly, but PHEVs have lost significantly.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

– March 12, via Automotive News Europe. The link to the reveal was posted only on its European site, which may indicate that its first production EV outside China will be available only in Europe. Mini will only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030, the people said. – March 10, via Forbes. – March 10, Politico.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. They will buy a car and rent or lease the battery and the cost of leasing the battery will be the same as, or less than, the cost theyre paying today for petrol. Doubts PHEVs have environmental benefits. No known plug-ins being planned or on the road.

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