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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% SUVs now represent nearly 40% of the global LDV market.

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Volvo Cars global sales grew 30.2% in January; PHEVs and EVs account for 23% of all sales globally, 41% in Europe

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Starting 2021 on a strong note, Volvo Cars reported the best January in its history as Europe, China and the US all reported increasing sales. Global sales rose by 30.2% to 59,588 cars, boosted by a strong year-on-year performance in China where the company more than recovered losses from earlier COVID-19 shutdowns.

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Ford announces China electrification push with new Mondeo PHEV and long-range electric SUV; 70% electrified line-up by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Company outlined an ambitious vehicle electrification strategy for the China market, confirming two new electrified vehicles for China and a broad range of electrified vehicles by 2025. China is the world’s largest new energy vehicle market thanks to strong government support and growing customer acceptance.

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Tesla and BYD do battle in July’s global EV market

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Global registrations of EVs , consisting of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), rose 22% in July. The sector was driven by PHEVs, registrations of which grew 58% year-on-year, reaching over 540,000 deliveries. The figures show that the rise of PHEVs in China skews the overall market.

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Volvo has no plans to challenge low-cost EVs in China as a price war intensifies

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Volvo has no plans to challenge low-cost EVs in China as the ongoing price war intensifies. Volvo adjusted its 100% EV sales goal and now expects 90% to 100% of global sales to be electrified by 2030. Volvo adjusted its 100% EV sales goal and now expects 90% to 100% of global sales to be electrified by 2030.

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Teaser: New Acura Performance Electric SUV Concept to Be Revealed At Monterey Car Week

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Chinese car buyers are among the most prolific EV and PHEV buyers in the world, and the country recently saw their sales numbers eclipse those of gas vehicles for the first time. China refers to the two vehicle types as “new energy vehicles,” or NEVs. As a result, China’s impact on global EV markets can’t be understated.

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GM delivered 2.9M vehicles in China in 2020 for third straight annual drop; NEV sales up 4x from 2019

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million vehicles in China in 2020. Deliveries posted a strong rebound in the second half, led by SUVs, MPVs and luxury vehicles, with fourth quarter sales increasing 14.1% —Julian Blissett, GM executive vice president and president of GM China. on a yearly basis, driven by strong demand for premium MPVs and SUVs.

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