The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VIII — Early Christmas Edition
Chinese models start showing up on the radar.
Mercedes
Tesla Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report
Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 234,000 plugin vehicles were registered in July in Europe — which is +48% year over year (YoY), the market’s highest growth since August 2021. Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +17%, as it is … [continued]
How Much Is The German Auto Industry Under Threat?
Several years ago, the German government expressed its concerns about exporting German car-building jobs to China and the attendant political and economic upheaval that would entail. However, at that time, the German auto industry felt confident that it could continue to mainly produce and sell ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles … [continued]
Mercedes CLA Concept Takes Efficiency To A New Level
Mercedes brought its CLA Concept to the IAA show this week. It borrows many of the technical features of the EQXX experimental car.
The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VII — VW ID.4 Wins In July
The overall German auto market had another positive month in July (+18% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+69% YoY, their highest growth rate this year). It’s an impressive result, especially considering that we are in the middle of the summer holiday season. That indicates we might be … [continued]
24% of New Cars In France Now Plugin Cars, Dacia Spring #1
1 in 4 new passenger vehicles in France have a plug in 2023.
Tesla’s Air Filters Are Way Better
Air quality has been at the center of many discussions around climate change lately, especially as wildfires have ravaged certain parts of North America over the summer. Although some of Tesla’s vehicles are equipped with a Bioweapon Defense Mode that circulates air through a HEPA filter, most cars from other automakers … [continued]
Tesla Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)
Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 311,000 plugin vehicles were registered in June in Europe — which is +42% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +19%, as it is finally recovering from a couple of bad … [continued]
Why Are 7 Automakers Building A New Charging Network?
In a recent press release, seven automakers announced that they’re teaming up to build a new charging network. Details are still sparse, but in this article, I’ll share some key points from the announcement, speculate on why they’re doing this, and then discuss some of the challenges this new network … [continued]
100% Electric Vehicles Now Equal 18% Of New Car Sales In France
1 in 4 new passenger vehicles in France have a plug in 2023.
