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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

Baua Electric

Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year. According to VDA estimates, the global market should see a 2% growth to 77.4 pre-pandemic.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

The Truth About Cars

While the Cross Country variants of the wagons had already been scrubbed, standard variants seem to be following them into the abyss — following the current industry trend of chasing margins, rather than offering a diverse array of automobiles catering to a broader clientele. However, Volvo is also in the midst of a transition.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

Cars That Think

While powerful "Class 3" models especially are trying the patience of pedestrians in crowded cities like New York, with blazing assisted speeds approaching 30 mph, e-bikes are now front-and-center in discussions of future urban mobility. A report by the Business Research Company shows the global e-bike market growing from $32.5

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Yet, even with the global EV market share projected to grow from only about 2.6

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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The Electric Vehicle Market Update, the fifth in a series of reports tracking EV growth point outs, The disruption of the supply chain during Covid has affected the automobile industry in the last few years. Also, Global EV sales quadrupled in 2019, while sales in the United States established new highs. Driving Forces Behind.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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Where does the global EV market stand? Massive Uptick in EV Sales Global EV sales showed substantial growth in 2020, rising by 39%. Further, the report predicts that by 2030, EVs will represent nearly half of all global vehicle sales. In the U.S., however, EVs currently account for only 2% of total vehicle sales.