BMW To Get Battery Recycling Support From JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:23:32 +0000

Maybe once upon a time, concern about what happened to EV batteries at end of life was legit. However, it was quickly apparent that the vast majority of an old battery could still be useful if recycled, and that those materials are highly valuable. About 95% (or even more) of … [continued]

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BMW Group Mexico Invests in EV Charging in Mexico

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:20:13 +0000

 144 new chargers will be installed in premium locations throughout Mexico. Customers in Mexico who choose to purchase a BMW i4 will earn energy credits for charging without charge. Mexico City — BMW Group Mexico, with the aim of continuing to promote electric mobility in Mexico, has consolidated a new … [continued]

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Portugal Has 28% Plugin Vehicle Share — Market Share Report

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:26:55 +0000

Tesla #1 and #2 Lead in PHEV-Heavy Market After previously checking out Spain, we turn west, to its Iberian neighbor, Portugal, for a new EV sales report. As a Southern European market with low purchase power, one would think that this would be another market lingering in the back of … [continued]

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The MINI Countryman E in Favoured Trim: Fully Electric & Versatile

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:36:25 +0000

The biggest MINI guarantees brand-typical driving fun with even more space, comfort and safety. The interplay of the purely electric drive and innovative technologies combines locally emission-free mobility and an immersive user experience. The expressive Favoured Trim underlines the presence of the all-rounder. Munich, Germany — With the new MINI Countryman … [continued]

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New Consumer Survey By MINI USA Reveals Majority of American Consumers Are Open & Strong in Commitment to Electric Vehicles

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:42:59 +0000

Survey commissioned by MINI USA reveals charging infrastructure over range as the main driver impacting EV consideration. Survey shows Americans’ daily driving habits remain unchanged and well within EV range offerings Woodcliff Lake, NJ — On World Environment Day, a global call for awareness and action to protect our environment, a … [continued]

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BEVs Take 77% Share In Norway — Volvo EX30 Leads In May

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:25:03 +0000

May saw plugin EVs take 82.3% share in Norway’s auto market, down from 88.9% year on year. The dip was likely due to a low ebb of shipping by three of the biggest BEV manufacturers — BEV share is still climbing overall this year. Total monthly auto volume was 7,893 … [continued]

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Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 21:11:20 +0000

We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than … [continued]

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Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 06 May 2024 18:00:27 +0000

Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% year over year. … [continued]

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42% Of New Cars In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:13:39 +0000

In the Netherlands, 42% of new car sales were plugin car sales in October. Furthermore, 29% were full electrics! The … [continued]

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46% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:05:54 +0000

May saw an increase in plugin registrations to 15,115 units in the Netherlands, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 46% last month. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (33% of new vehicle sales), which jumped 119% year over year (YoY). The overall market is also rising. It got up to 33,135 units, although […]

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