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Volvo Cars reported global sales of 60,398 cars in May, up 31% compared with the same month last year. The company’s fullyelectric cars were the main contributor to the growth, rising 196% during the period to 10,826 units (). The share of fullyelectric cars stood at 18%.
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JJE brings more than 10 years of experience in electric motors and power electronics, as well as central- and direct-drive electrified propulsion architectures. The partnership will further allow both parties to benefit from a global manufacturing presence and service networks to support customers in local markets.
Volvo Cars achieved its eleventh consecutive month of sales growth as the company’s global sales increased by 43% in May, compared with the same month last year. Globally, Recharge cars accounted for 23.7% In May, Volvo Cars sold a total of 64,111 cars, up from 44,830 cars in the same period last year. of its total sales.
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In May the share of fullyelectric cars grew to 7.9% (3,652 units), up from 3.7% (2,399 units out of 64,111). Sales of Recharge models (plug-in hybrid and fullyelectric) represented 33.6% Plug-in hybrid. Fullyelectric. Plug-in hybrid. Fullyelectric. Plug-in hybrid.
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Volvo Cars has released its 2024 sales figures globally, and also by region. A nice thing is the company provides a detailed breakdown of fullyelectric vehicle sales and plugin hybrid sales, including by region. Volvo Cars EV Sales GloballyGlobally, fullyelectric vehicle.
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