CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 16, 2021

I wrote a piece last week on US electric vehicle sales in the 2nd quarter of 2021. The unfortunate thing for those of us who would like to see Europe-level EV sales as quickly as possible is that non-Tesla EV sales in the US are quite pitiful. Of course, some pure-Tesla fans are happy about […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Six German automotive companies—passenger car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen, and the supplier Bosch— launched their first joint campaign for diesels in the US. Under the slogan “Clean Diesel. Their sales multiplied by two and a half (from 40,000 units to over 104,000). Clearly Better.”

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Drive Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Tesla had no easy task getting to where it’s gotten, but it can certainly be argued that Volkswagen (and Ford and GM and BMW, etc.) It’s easier to just build an electric aircraft from scratch. have had a harder task. […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2011

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones. There are a few good PHEVs that fit this description, like the Chevy Volt and BMW i3, and these models tend to have much higher utility factors than other models do. The problem is… that doesn’t happen.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2023

Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 […] The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%. Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Tesla is outselling Audi, BMW, and Mercedes in their home market.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Under some of our recent EV sales reports, readers requested charts and stats for automotive group sales, not just sales by model or even brand. It was even pointed out that this is the only comparison many people in the industry actually care about. Those seem like good points, so here’s an update on Sweden […].

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Electric cars reached new sales peaks in China, the U.S. Tesla’s Model Y set sales records around the world, but the Ford F-150 Lightning made a strong debut. The Clean Fleet Report Report Card. Clean Fleet Report has been growing along with the market. and Europe. The infrastructure is growing.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2021

I just published a report highlighting the fact that Tesla’s US sales have been growing as the overall auto market has tanked, and I also published one looking at companies’ EV share of auto sales (Tesla being at 100%, of course). I nearly closed all my Google Sheets and left the topic of US EV […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 4, 2023

BEVs saw pull-forward sales, […]. Norway’s auto market saw plugin EV volume explode to take 87.6% share in December, with huge numbers of BEVs registered, and overall auto volumes double those of seasonal norms.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 31, 2021

share of the overall auto market), establishing a new global record for PEV sales. Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 72% in November 2021 compared to November 2020. There were 721,000 registrations (or 11.5%

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo. BMW of North America is introducing the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine (N20) to the X3 xDrive28i; the new engine replaces the outgoing inline 6-cylinder engine (N52) as the next step in BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 30, 2024

There are big improvements in technology performance, but room to expand on ZEV models offered. Today, the International Council on Clean Transportation released its annual assessment of automaker’s progress transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Washington, D.C.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

BMW mates M & EV. BMW iX M60. BMW says the introduction of the all-electric 2022 iX M60 SUV “marks a milestone…as it signifies the entry of BMW M into the segment of electrified performance vehicles.” No on sale date or pricing was announced for the latest addition to Ford’s performance lineup.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. BMW 328i: new four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 16, 2021

After reporting on top electric vehicle sales in 10 European countries, a reader indicated it would be even more interesting to see the combined sales numbers of different automotive groups or alliances in that region. It was an interesting idea, so I ran with it.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 30, 2022

Top Auto Brands in EV Sales High-tide mode Tesla managed to win another monthly Best Seller title in December, and with a record to boot (170,000 registrations). Tesla wins its 4th title as top selling EV manufacturer. Tesla crossed the 100,000 registrations/month average for a quarter for the first time. BYD ended not far from […].

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Honda Drops Clarity FCEV; BMW & Land Rover Test Prototypes. Story by Michael Coates; photos from manufacturers or Clean Fleet Report archives. Both Toyota and Hyundai appear not only committed to their light-duty models, but are exploring the use of fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks. BMW & JLR Jump on Board.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

I love seeing the tremendous growth of electric vehicle sales in Europe, which is likely to achieve more than 10% of new car sales being plugin vehicle sales this year, but there is something bittersweet about it. The bitter part is that Europe’s quick EV adoption makes the story in the United States quite a […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 20, 2022

36% plugin vehicle share in December! The German automotive market has opened the gates to plugin vehicles, with December close to setting a record month, ending some 1,000 units below December 2020 with 81,188 registrations.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2023

July saw plugin EVs take 26% share in Germany, up from 25.5% year on year. Behind the apparently scant growth, full electrics grew market share by 1.43× to 20.0%, whereas plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volume was 243,277 units, up by 18% year on year, though still below long-term seasonal norms (over 300,000). The […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 9, 2021

It got me thinking about the growth potential for Tesla, which is often lumped in with Mercedes, BMW, and Audi as a premium-class brand. I went and found Audi’s and BMW’s latest releases on quarterly global sales […].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the Germany-based Clean Energy Partnership (CEP). billion) to support the development of hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicle technologies. These various applications of full hybrid technology will each play their role and co-exist in the future. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 8, 2023

CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, has become a key event to announce automotive news, especially with a technology focus. CES 2023 was no different with several new vehicle reveals (EV of course), and technological advancements (with artificial intelligence showing up everywhere) of features that will be part of new cars in the coming years.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 6, 2022

The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 18.3% share of the auto market in May, from 14.7% Full battery electrics grew share almost 1.5x YoY, and plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volumes were down over 34% from pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 124,394 units. Market Share Trends The combined plugin total of 18.3% in […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 15, 2021

April sales figures are in for electric vehicle models in 10 European countries — Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark. The site EU-EVs.com have pulled the figures together, and I’ve created some charts of the April and January–April figures for this article.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Many EV automakers, including Ford and BMW, adopted Tesla’s NACS charging standard to expand their service area. If another corporation took the tech off Tesla’s hands, it would solidify itself as a climate advocate by preventing e-waste and rejecting technological obsolescence. What Are the Ramifications?

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 4, 2024

July’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 20.8% share in France, a drop from 23.3% year-on-year. BEV share was roughly flat YoY, while PHEV share fell. Overall auto volume was 126,037 units, down by some 2% YoY. The Renault Megane took the lead in the BEV rankings. July’s market tally. continued] The post EVs Take 20.8%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 4, 2024

May’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 53.6% share in Sweden, down YoY from 61.9%. Plugin volumes were down YoY by 24%, with BEV faring worse than PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 25,094 units, down 12% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was May’s bestselling BEV. May saw combined EVs at 53.6%. continued] The post EVs At 53.6%

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Despite smaller growth rates, the European passenger plugin vehicle market is still in the fast lane. More than 221,000 plugin vehicles were registered in November — which is +33% year over year (YoY). This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market continued to fall off a cliff — down […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Despite smaller growth rates, the European passenger plugin vehicle market is still in the fast lane. More than 184,000 plugin vehicles were registered in October — which is +26% year over year (YoY). This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market continues to fall off a cliff — down […].

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EV Info

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Now it seems that Shell has seen the light and pulled the plug on all its hydrogen car refuelling stations in Britain after the low-carbon technology failed to catch on with motorists. BMW and Mercedes played with Hydrogen and no longer offer any products. Who can blame them. See post on Why Hydrogen is not the answer.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As a brand or even automotive group, Tesla is selling more battery-electric vehicles than any other company in the UK.

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