Tag: EV adoption
March Sees Record New Plugin Vehicle Sales in Australia
Ever increasing petrol and diesel prices are fueling a surge in interest in plugin cars. As reported by CleanTechnica here and here. It looks like every second-hand EV has sold and the ones still available have increased in price. But what about the new car market? Data released in the … [continued]
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The Best of the New York Auto Show Was New York Itself
The New York Auto Show comes to a close this weekend. There were both encouraging and discouraging developments for vehicle electrification. However, while I expected innovative technology from automakers, the most encouraging presence was from the city and state of New York. Overall, automaker launches were not as exciting this … [continued]
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BYD Expanding Across Canada With 20 Locations
BYD recently announced that it would be launching 20 dealerships across Canada this year. According to Globe and Mail, three locations are already under discussion in Toronto, Ontario. In addition, dealerships in Montreal (Quebec), Vancouver (British Columbia), and Calgary (Alberta) are also in the plan. Starting in Ontario is interesting. … [continued]
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Electric Trucks Go Mainstream in Europe
Why an early revision of the EU CO2 standards for truckmakers is not justified and would endanger Europe’s automotive future. First introduced in 2019, and then revised in 2024, the EU CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) set specific emissions reduction targets for manufacturers selling HDVs in the EU. Most trucks … [continued]
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BYD & Tesla Show Different EV Infrastructure Approaches
Over the past week, announcements by Tesla and BYD have shown different approaches to building out DC charging systems. The differences have implication not just for charging infrastructure strategies, but also for the vehicle electrification trajectories in different markets. Along with announcing their sales totals for March, BYD also announced … [continued]
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