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100% Electric Vehicles = 17% Of New Car Sales In Europe In January

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The European passenger plugin vehicle market scored 244,000 registrations in January, a progression of 18% YoY. Positively, BEVs (168,000 units, +37% YoY) continued to grow despite the drop in EV incentives in certain markets. On the other hand, plugin hybrids (PHEVs) were down, dropping by 5% year over year (YoY) … [continued]

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No Tech Transfer Requirements in Chinese-European Battery Partnerships Despite EU Subsidies — Study

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External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Despite receiving €900 million in state aid … [continued]

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The Unavoidable Demise Of The Western Car Industry In China

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The unavoidable demise of the western car industry in China is not on the forefront of managers’ minds, and neither on those of journalistic or financial followers of the industry. And that is strange. For many conglomerates in the industry, China is their biggest and most profitable market. Losing it … [continued]

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€20,000 Volkswagen Electric Car — The Next VW Beetle?

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The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic car that is one of the prime symbols of the cultural revolution of the 1970s (a revolution that is somehow facing significant backlash today, incidentally). It was a popular car of young adults in the ’70s. But, while its cute design and “Beetle” name … [continued]

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