Best Selling Automakers for EVs in the World — Report

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:17:29 +0000

Following up on our report on the best selling electric vehicle models in the world in August, here’s a report on the top selling brands and auto groups in the world EV market. Top Selling Brands In August, #1 BYD, now deep into pricing out the competition (fossil fueled and electric…) didn’t … [continued]

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EVs At 23.7% Share In Germany — Skoda Enyaq Takes The Lead

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:02:30 +0000

September saw plugin EVs at 23.7% share in Germany, up from 21.0% year on year. The low year-on-year baseline masks weakness — BEV share (and volume) 2 years ago was higher than now. September’s overall auto volume was 208,848 units, down 7% YoY and down around 14% from 2017–2019 seasonal … [continued]

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Plugin Vehicles Now 22% of World Auto Sales

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:57:25 +0000

What falling sales? Plugins grew by 19% YoY! Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 19% in August 2024 compared to August 2023. There were 1.5 million registrations. BEVs were up by just 6% YoY (year over year), but plugin hybrids jumped 51% YoY, selling close to half a million units, … [continued]

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International Clean Energy Initiative Launches Global Biomass Resource Assessment

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:57:56 +0000

A multi-country, government-led initiative dedicated to advancing the global transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy, unveiled a new Global Biomass Resource Assessment, providing groundbreaking data on current and future sustainable biomass supplies around the world. The results from this new global sustainable supply assessment will allow scientists, policymakers, and industry … [continued]

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Fused Molecules Are Building Blocks For Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:32:28 +0000

By fusing together a pair of contorted molecular structures, Cornell researchers created a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels — a design that could lead to safer solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The team’s paper, “Supramolecular Assembly of Fused Macrocycle-Cage Molecules for Fast Lithium-Ion … [continued]

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EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY, but still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (350,000+). Tesla was the … [continued]

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EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:26:58 +0000

Can the electric grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we need to address the climate crisis? Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation. The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess … [continued]

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Proposed Tax Credit Structure Disincentivizes Battery Storage Adoption for Low-Income Americans

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:45:09 +0000

Beginning in 2025, energy storage assets will no longer qualify for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed … [continued]

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Why the 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target is Crucial

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:50:49 +0000

A T&E briefing outlines why the 2035 goal is so important and why the EU should not reverse it. 1. Why is it important for the climate, the economy and jobs in Europe? Maintaining the ambition of the EU car CO2 standards, including the 2035 100% zero emission target is … [continued]

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EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:21:30 +0000

September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto volume was 12,966 units, up 25% YoY. Tesla dominated, taking around a … [continued]

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