Proposed US EV Incentives Have Created A Storm Of International Outrage
The Democrats’ EV incentive proposal could violate international law.
The Democrats’ EV incentive proposal could violate international law.
Originally published on opportunity:energy. It’s been a stellar year so far for electric car sales. Throughout Europe, new records keep coming, with emerging markets consolidating into double-digit share for plug-in vehicles. In the wake of September records, Italy — Europe’s fourth largest auto market — has now entered a new … [continued]
15% BEV share in Europe in September!
2021’s Rebelle Rally did something no previous year’s contest did: it proved that electrified vehicles (including full EVs) are able to hold their own against gas-powered vehicles, even far away from the interstates. Not only did an electrified vehicle win, but full EVs (not a hybrid of any kind) made … [continued]
Europe’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicles climb above 20% share for the first time in Q3 2021, up almost 2x year-on-year. Plugin share also overtook diesel’s falling share (15.4%) for the first time – diesel will now quickly fade to nothing. The overall auto market was down 21.3% year-on-year, … [continued]
3 plugin vehicles made it into the overall automotive top 10 in September!
The Tesla Model 3 was the 9th best selling car overall in France in September, and the Renault Zoe was 13th.
Volkswagen’s plan to transition to all electric vehicles is gathering momentum.
Tesla is outselling Audi, BMW, and Mercedes in their home market.
Originally published on opportunity:energy. It is a momentous time for electric vehicles throughout Europe. September sales have brought fresh records throughout the continent’s major car markets, and all this is happening in the background of a wider crisis for traditional powertrains. In a quarter-end month filled with expectations for market … [continued]