Volkswagen Group Reaches 217,100 EV Sales in 1st Half of 2022

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:04:38 +0000

Volkswagen ID4 charging on road trip Europe CleanTechnicaSitting somewhere between Chinese EV startups XPeng & NIO and American EV powerhouse Tesla, Volkswagen Group delivered 217,100 full electric vehicle (BEV) sales to customers in the first half of 2022. NIO delivered 50,827 vehicles in that time period, XPeng delivered 68,983, and Tesla delivered 564,743. Volkswagen Group’s 217,100 BEV deliveries were 27% higher than […]

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Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion for More Battery Factories

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:16:46 +0000

The growth of the EV market rests on the back of the battery market. It’s all about batteries, batteries, batteries. One of the most well known battery producers in the world is Northvolt, which was founded by an ex-Tesla supply chain executive, Peter Carlsson, who is still CEO of Northvolt. We interviewed Carlsson in 2020 […]

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Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:52:56 +0000

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 26.0% market share in June, up from 23.6% YoY. Overall auto volumes were down 18% YoY, to 224,558 units, the lowest June in 25 years (except 2020). The Fiat 500e was Germany’s best selling full electric in June. June’s combined plugin share of 26.0% comprised […]

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LIVE — Volkswagen Group Launching European Battery Center & Battery Cell Factory

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:00:02 +0000

Volkswagen Group is cheering about the launch of its European battery center this week. This includes Volkswagen Group’s first battery cell factory. The Salzgitter facility also helps Germany move more seriously into the all-important battery production industry. “Power On Mission SalzGiga” is now being broadcast live if you want to watch it. Just head here. […]

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Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:50:40 +0000

EV charging manufacturing capacityThe Biden administration remains committed to all-electric transportation. Now the question is, Is this starting point of private investment in EV charging enough to increase production capacity?

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Homebuilt Electric Airplane, Rolls-Royce Electric Aviation, Polestar on Nasdaq, & More EV News

Credit to Author: EV News Today| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 03:20:38 +0000

A homebuilt electric plane, the Rolls-Royce goal of leading the electric aviation market, hydrogen infrastructure for airports, and more electric aviation news is just the tip of the EV news roundup this week. Also, regarding the water, Cara Delevingne offers wise words and urges people to avoid fast fashion and diesel engines. Plus, Polestar launches […]

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Electric Car Sales: Global Top 20

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:11:55 +0000

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 55% in May 2022 compared to May 2021. With the China covid lockdown effects easing, sales have recovered most of their previous pace, reaching 699,000 registrations last month. That represents 12% share of the overall auto market (8.6% BEV share). Considering the steep drops in the overall market, and […]

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11% of New Car Sales in Europe Electric (19% Plugins)

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:53:26 +0000

Stellantis Shines In Europe — Plugin Vehicle Sales Report With the overall European car market still suffering, down 13% last month year over year (YoY) and down 34% compared to May 2019, the European passenger plugin vehicle market has also started to be affected. It grew just 3% last month, with approximately 183,000 plugin vehicles […]

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China Electric Car Market — 31% Market Share In May!

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:30:38 +0000

BYD achieves another record month Plugin vehicles continue to be all the rage in the Chinese auto market. With the end of the covid lockdowns, plugins went back to the fast lane, growing 109% year over year (YoY). They scored over 403,000 registrations in May, with plugin hybrids (PHEVs) surging 187% year over year (YoY) […]

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Fleet of Electric Seaglider Planes by 2025, My Ami Buggy Comes To Life, & More EV News

Credit to Author: EV News Today| Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:31:55 +0000

Innovation continues in the e-mobility realm. There are plans to launch a fleet of electric seaglider planes by 2025 in Hawaii. The Citroën Ami 100% ëlectric is now available from £19.99 per month. A limited edition Ami Buggy is going on sale in France. Also scroll through the stories below to find the top 20 […]

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