Tag: PHEVs
2024 Is Over, And Legacy Auto Could Be Doomed, But The ICE Is Not Yet Defeated
A few months ago, I wrote about a global peak ICEV fleet, and argued that we’re very close to it — perhaps even surpassed it by now. Despite the headline, I stand by that position, and that’s because the focus here is different: not about internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV), … [continued]
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EVs Take 23.4% Share In Germany – Disappointing Year For EV Transition
December saw plugin EVs take 23.4% share in Germany, down from 30.0% share YoY. BEV volume was sharply down YoY in a hold-back ahead of tighter 2025 emissions regulations. Overall auto volume was 224,721 units, down 7% YoY. The bestselling BEV in December was the Tesla Model Y. The December … [continued]
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South Africa Introduces Tax Incentives to Encourage Local Production of Electric Vehicles
There are calls for wider incentives, including the reduction of import duties levied on EV imports, in South Africa. The automobile manufacturing sector is a critical pillar of South Africa’s economy. The country’s automotive industry contributes 5.3% to GDP (3.2% manufacturing and 2.1% retail). In 2023, the export of vehicles … [continued]
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Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China
Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) divide opinion all the time, as they have for years. A lot of people feel that with the way BEV tech has advanced in recent times, PHEVs are no longer needed as a transition option to full electric. However, as Dr. Maximilian Holland says, “BEVs … [continued]
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EVs At 29.6% Share In France — Renault 5 Poised For The Lead?
December’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 29.6% share in France, down from 30.1% year on year. BEVs lost volume YoY, in a hold-back ahead of tougher emissions requirements in 2025. PHEVs and plugless HEVs both saw YoY growth. Overall auto volume was 183,661 units, up 1.5% YoY. The Tesla … [continued]
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