Two near-series eActros 600 prototypes set off from Frankfurt am Main Most extensive test run in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Battery-electric long-haul trucks are traveling more than 13.000 kilometers through more than 20 countries – each truck underway with 40 tons total towing weight Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks, … [continued]
May saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.1% year on year. Most of the gain was from PHEVs, whilst BEVs barely improved. Overall auto volume was 147,678 units, up by some 2% YoY, and still below pre-2020 norms (~175,000). The UK’s leading BEV brand … [continued]
Naturally, we’ve created many US EV sales charts of our own here on CleanTechnica, but there’s a chart I haven’t thought to make that Bloomberg recently created, and it’s a superb chart for some of the claims circling at the moment. First of all, let’s note that EV sales have … [continued]
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]
Mercedes-Benz AG recently ordered a CMBlu 11 MWh Organic Solidflow battery for its Rastatt, Germany plant. The battery utilizes recyclable materials and non-flammable aqueous electrolytes. It will be used to store electricity generated by the plant’s own PV solar panels. The Rastatt plant has approximately 6,100 employees and produces a … [continued]
Mercedes is backing away from its electric car plans as slower than expected sales have taken the company by surprise.
We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than … [continued]
Two near-series prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck are going on tour More than 20 European countries Each truck to travel more than 13,000 kilometers with 40 tons total towing weight Start of the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024” in Frankfurt/Main on June 11 Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Wörth am … [continued]
Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% year over year. … [continued]
A small introduction: Following the feedback of some readers, I have decided to stop focusing so much on the Dutch, French, and German markets, and start covering other, less media friendly markets, which allows us to see different realities and have a better understanding of the EV Revolution. Tesla #1 … [continued]
