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49% of Survey Respondents Think Tesla Will Sell Fewer than 200,000 Vehicles in Europe This Year

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Tesla sales have dropped dramatically in Europe at the beginning of this year (compared to the beginning of last year). As José Pontes reported yesterday, they were down 45% year over year. It was the lowest monthly total for Tesla in Europe since January 2023. As a result, in the … [continued]

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Don’t Be Fooled By The Car Industry’s ‘Complain Then Comply’ Strategy

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An EU Automotive Plan that keeps the targets, but supports demand and local battery manufacturing, can make this a landmark year for the industry. Last year it was €15 billion. Now it is €16 billion. Are these the growing income of a Russian oil oligarch? A weekly bingo win? No, … [continued]

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The Kia PV5 — 1st Dedicated “PBV” from Kia Unveiled

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At 2025 Kia EV Day, aside from unveiling the Kia EV4 and Kia Concept EV2, the company unveiled the PV5. The PV5 is “the first of Kia’s dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) models.” I can’t say I’m a huge fan of this PBV label — beyond vehicle? I know companies … [continued]

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EU Plans to Boost Green Aviation & Shipping Fuels, But Sends Worrying Signal on 2040 Climate Goal

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T&E reaction to EU Clean Industrial Deal, Action Plan for Affordable Energy, and Omnibus proposal. EU unveils action plan to double down on renewables and electrification; But delay to 2040 target proposal is ominous for climate ambition; Clean Industrial Deal is a boost for green fuels in planes and ships; … [continued]

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