Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:54:35 +0000
Volkswagen is facing a crisis as car sales in Europe shrink, leading to less revenue than expected at a time when new investments are needed.
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Read moreCredit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:29:31 +0000
EVs Now 22% of World Auto Sales Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 15% in June 2024 compared to June 2023. There were 1.5 million registrations. BEVs were up by just 4% YoY, but plugin hybrids jumped 41% YoY, selling over 500,000 units, a new record. In the end, plugins … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:16:20 +0000
So much cleantech news, so little time. Here are more cleantech stories from the past week you might want to read. The Volkswagen ID.4 is a popular vehicle among American and European families. However, Volkswagen has introduced the avant-garde E-SUV coupé, the ID. UNYX, to China, targeting a younger demographic … [continued]
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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:44:03 +0000
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated the first 270-kW wireless power transfer to a light-duty electric vehicle. The demonstration used a Porsche Taycan and was conducted in collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America using the ORNL-developed polyphase wireless charging system. The achievement surpasses ORNL’s … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:07:02 +0000
Wolfsburg, Germany — Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership for low-carbon steel — a key element of Volkswagen’s green steel strategy. “Decarbonizing supply chains is a decisive factor for the Volkswagen Group on the road to carbon neutrality. We want … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:12 +0000
Stationary large-scale storage systems are an important component in tomorrow’s energy system. The demand for storage solutions will increase throughout Europe in the coming years, with experts expecting growth by a factor of 100 in Germany alone. Elli will develop and operate energy storage projects on an industrial scale together … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:06:01 +0000
Lower charging costs thanks to smart charging features: the new Elli Charger 2 optimizes charging according to a home’s solar energy production and electricity prices and reduces charging costs by up to 40 percent. Developed for Europe: tailored to 28 European markets, the Elli Charger 2 will be available in … [continued]
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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 18:32:12 +0000
As The Transition To Electric Vehicles Continues, Which Automakers Will Keep Pace? There are big improvements in technology performance, but room to expand on ZEV models offered. Washington, D.C. — Today, the International Council on Clean Transportation released its annual assessment of automaker’s progress transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The … [continued]
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