What Changed In The EV Industry In 2018?
The electric vehicle (EV) industry was booming in 2018. It was the most booming year of a booming decade for EVs. Below is a long, long rundown of notables changes in the industry in 2018.
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Forecast: 2019 US EV Sales Growth Will Drop To ~12%
The US will see 12% electric vehicle sales growth in 2019 by my estimates, a significant decline from 2018’s year-over-year (YOY) growth of 81%.
New 38 kWh Hyundai Ioniq — Compared To Tesla Model 3 Standard & LEAF E+
A Hyundai marketing slide has leaked onto the internet, showing a planned refresh of the Ioniq EV coming in September 2019 with a new 38.3 kWh battery pack and the range increased by 35%, giving it a likely EPA range rating of around 167 miles. Will this modest refresh keep the Ioniq competitive?
Renault Zoe Wins 2018 Electric Model Trophy In Germany, BMW Wins Manufacturer Title — Germany…
The German plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) passenger car market ended the year dropping 10% in December, to 5,711 registrations, with fully electric cars continuing to expand (+12% YoY) while plug-in hybrid electrics couldn’t find a way out of their hole (-35% in December). Fully electrics (BEVs) now clearly outselling plugin hybrids (PHEVs) — 67% PEV segment share for BEVs in December, and well above the 2018 average (53%).
Renault Zoe Pulls French EV Market To New Heights — #CleanTechnica Electric Car Sales Report
The French plug-in electric passenger car market scored 5,644 registrations in December (+18% YoY), a new all-time record, and the result could have been if it weren’t for the dismal results of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), which were down 21%, their sharpest drop since 2016.
Jaguar I-PACE = #1 Vehicle (Not Just EV) in Netherlands in December 2018! Tesla Model…
The Jaguar I-PACE was the best selling vehicle (of any type) in December, while the Tesla Model S was the #1 plug-in vehicle for all of 2018.
US Customers Flee Sedans As Rush To Trucks & SUVs Continues
The market for new vehicles in the US finished the year on a strong note, led by sales of SUVs. Sales of sedans continued to fall while sales of cars with plugs saw a nice uptick, thanks in large measure to Tesla.
Tesla × 36 … & 19 Other Stories — Top 55 CleanTechnica Stories in 2018
Below are the 55 CleanTechnica articles published in 2018 that got the most eyeballs on them. Why 55?
Let The Fully Electric Flood Begin! — #Europe EV Sales Report
After a couple of slow performances in previous months, in November, the European passenger plug-in market was back at cruising speed, with +31% year over year (YoY) sales. There were some 37,500 registrations, pulling the year-to-date (YTD) count to 345,000 deliveries (+34%). In broader context, 2018 EV market share grew to 2.4%, thanks to a 3.2% market share in November.
4 New Electric Cars With Long Range Coming To US Showrooms In 2019
2019 will bring a trickle of new electric cars to US showrooms, but when will that trickle become a flood?
