Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2018

The minimum and maximum energy-storage demand corresponds to the range in battery size for the reference devices, which accounts for factors such as the size of a tablet or the driving range of an electric vehicle. Vaalma et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

In a new report (its fourth on electric car adoption) the Boston Consulting Group forecasts that a combination of hybrid and fully electric powertrains will cut the global market share of pure internal combustion engines (ICEs) by about 50% by 2030. The low cost of gasoline in the US will yield similar results.

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Teslarati

JUNE 27, 2022

Chinese electric vehicle sales have hit 31 percent of the overall market, with 25 percent being pure EVs, a substantial growth year-over-year. According to a report by CleanTechnica , sales of electrified vehicles in May hit 31 percent of the overall market with 25 percent being fully electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $55 million in funding for two programs to support the development of low-cost electric aviation engine technology and powertrain systems.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The company recently announced it was exploring a strategic alliance with Mahindra Group as it transforms its business in India, and Zoyte with the intention of developing a new line of low-cost all-electric passenger vehicles in China.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Ford’s love affair with EVs is coming to an end, the automaker announced today, as it shifted plans for its next few vehicles to be hybrid-electric instead of fully electric. It also helps business owners keep their bottom line as it has positive impacts on the total cost of ownership.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 10, 2024

Volvo announced it planned to build its new low-cost EX30 at its Ghent plant in Belgium last October. Volvo was already planning to move EX30 production to its Belgium plant as demand for the low-cost compact electric SUV climbed. Volvo’s fully electric cars accounted for 25% of all vehicles sold last month.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

Another low-cost electric vehicle is headed to the US. A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US soon Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle for the US will officially debut this week. Several rivals already have low-cost EVs rolling out soon, including Volvo’s EX30 ($34,950) and the Chevy Equinox EV ($34,995).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

After a slow start, Toyota is looking to shake things up with its next round of electric cars. Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. The Japanese automaker has been notoriously slow in transitioning to fully electric vehicles. of Toyota’s total sales.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 17, 2024

Volvo began building its new low-cost EV, the EX30, in Zhangjiakou, China, last fall. The EX30 is “one of the best-selling fully electric cars in Europe” in its first few months on the market, according to Björn Annwall, chief commercial officer and deputy CEO at Volvo Cars. It also features up to 275 miles range.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Volvo reached its highest-ever share of electrified vehicles as its new fully electric EX30 boosted EV sales in February. Although overall sales slid 2% last month, Volvo’s fully electric vehicle sales were up 14%, reaching a new record share. Fully electric cars also set a new record.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

Volvo sold over 113,000 fully electric vehicles in 2023, up 70% compared to 2022. Electric cars accounted for 16% of Volvo’s total vehicle sales in 2023, but this year is expected to be even bigger. Rowan told Reuters he expects “tremendous growth” this year as new models like the low-cost EX30 roll out.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

BYD’s Blade batteries power Tesla, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and other popular electric vehicles from major automakers. The batteries are installed in most BYD models, such as the low-cost Seagull, Dolphin electric hatch, and Atto 3 SUV. The batteries are a major reason behind BYD’s success.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The company highlighted its new lineup of vehicles , including its first fully electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E. It’s our first fully electric vehicle for the region and is truly one of the most exciting vehicles Ford has ever produced.” The Middle East is another key overseas auto market shifting to electric models.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 1, 2024

Although EV sales fell 10% from June (145,179), BYD still sold 130,000 fully electric vehicles last month. BYD has sold 856,153 fully electric vehicles through July. BYD sold 342,383 NEVs in July, up 30% year over year and beating the previous record set in June (341,658).

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Baua Electric

JULY 25, 2024

By 2030, all Volvo cars sold should be fully electric. Volvo already has a strong lineup of EVs rolling out, including the low-cost EX30 , starting around $35,000, and the larger EX90. It’s also launching its first luxury electric minivan, the EM90 , in China.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 28, 2024

By 2027, Jeep will launch six fully electric vehicles. Although Jeep dealers say an affordable electric Jeep Renegade would likely sell, can the brand deliver it for under $25,000? would welcome a low-cost electric Jeep. Meanwhile, most rivals are also targeting the low-cost EV segment at this point.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

Now, the automaker has several fully electric models below or close to the 100,000 yuan mark. BYD announced a “liberation battle” against gas-powered vehicles last month after cutting EV prices and introducing new low-cost models. Electrek’s Take A 50% NEV share within the next three months would be impressive.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley called the low-cost EV “pretty damn good,” warning the competition of incoming Chinese electric cars. Its first low-cost EVs will be a smaller pickup and SUV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

The comments come after a source told Bloomberg Businessweek that Ford was developing a low-cost EV platform to power a smaller electric pickup and SUV with starting prices around $25,000. Meanwhile, Ford is delaying plans for a larger three-row electric SUV due to the shift.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Toyota wants a bigger share of the worlds largest EV market with a new low-cost EV rolling out. Now available for pre-orders in China, the Toyota bZ3X electric SUV starts at just $13,800 (100,000 yuan).

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ford sold 8,242 fully electric vehicles in the US last month, up 31% (6,280) from July 2023. Farley stressed that Tesla and low-cost Chinese OEMs are the ultimate competition. Although Ford’s EV sales rose by double-digits in July, fewer SUV sales led to lower US growth.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

“Despite the recent public debate, there is no doubt the future of the car is electric,” Audi’s boss explained. “At At Audi, we will electrify all core segments by 2027 and have defined a fully electric target portfolio.” Kia is also planning a series of low-cost models. 2 SUV , the affordable EVs bigger sibling.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 4, 2024

Of them, nearly 146,400 were fully electric. BYD has sold 580,974 all-electric vehicles so far this year, up 19% compared to the 488,600 sold a year ago. Despite potential tariffs, BYD still expects the low-cost EV to start at less than 20,000 euros ($21,500), still thousands lower than its rivals.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

Fully electric vehicle sales also trended higher. Electrek’s Take BYD’s low-cost EVs are already worrying overseas rivals. BYD’s plug-in hybrids set a new monthly sales record with 184,093 sold last month, up 22% YOY. This is the third straight record PHEV sales month.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Are electric cars better for the environment? Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. Here we answer some of the key questions you’re likely to have. In a word, yes. That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, experienced a significant increase in EV sales in January, with sales growing nearly 50% compared to the same month last year. In January alone, BYD sold 105,304 fully electric cars, marking a 48% increase from the 71,338 vehicles sold in the previous year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

(Source: Denza) China’s leading automaker sold over 300,000 fully electric vehicles in the first three months of 2024, up 13% over last year. BYD says new energy vehicles (including PHEVs) have entered the “knockout round,” with several low-cost EVs rolling out undercutting gas-powered vehicle prices.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

Farley said as the number two EV brand in the US, “We are committed to scaling a profitable EV business, using capital wisely and bringing to market the right gas, hybrid and fully electric vehicles at the right time.” The team is led by Alan Clarke, a top engineer for Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The German government offers grants up to €9,000 plus tax reductions for fully electric passenger vehicles, €40,000 for small to medium-sized electric trucks and up to €500,000 for heavy-duty trucks. The “carrot” typically takes the form of incentives such as subsidies and tax credits.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

new-car sales were fully electric models, and Tesla accounted for roughly three-quarters of those. To the outsider, the electric-car revolution seemed like an abstract, faraway idea. And yet, inside the car companies, the hard pivot to electrics was in full swing and upending a century of internal order.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2024

Skoda not only leads Europe’s largest car maker Volkswagen Group’s operations in India, it also steers the low-cost vehicle architecture projects, for both internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric vehicles (EVs). In this context, Zellmer’s frequent trips underline the country’s importance for future growth.

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

last month, but battery electric vehicle sales decreased by only 58.1%. In Germany, statistics from the Federal Motor Transport Authority reveal that total car registrations in March fell by 38% while fully electric cars actually grew by 56% and hybrids by 208%. More eco-conscious markets will help EVs to emerge stronger.

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