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Volvo Cars Plug-in Sales Down 19% In June
The sales of electrified models – fully electric and plug-in hybrid models – decreased 19 per cent compared to the same period last year and accounted for 44 per cent of all cars sold during June.
BYD achieves best sales month of the year
Chinese EV giant BYD saw significant growth in June, achieving its highest monthly sales figure for new energy vehicles (NEVs) this year.
New Mercedes-Benz VLE travels from Stuttgart to Rome with two rapid-charging stops
The route from Stuttgart to Rome, which took two Mercedes‑Benz VLE test vehicles, covered almost 1,100 kilometers - with just two short charging stops of 15 minutes each.
Geely Auto enters UK passenger car market
Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto announced its upcoming entry to the UK market with the debut of its latest model, the Geely EX5, at the Octopus Electric Vehicles Drive Day.
Tesla EV sales fall for second straight quarter
Tesla reported 384,122 deliveries in the second quarter, a 13.5% drop compared to the same period last year. While these figures were largely in line with analyst expectations, the company's earnings report, due after market close, will provide further insight.
Lyten Acquires Battery Storage Systems Manufacturing Operation from Northvolt
Lyten announced the acquisition of Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland, a 25,000 square meter (270,000 sq ft) battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility.
Volkswagen Expands Transporter Shuttle and Kombi Line-up with Electric Variants
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded the new Transporter line-up with two further battery electric (BEV) variants – the 8-seater Shuttle and ultra-flexible Kombi van.
Renault 4 E-Tech electric orders open for R-Pass customers
Renault 4 E-Tech electric is now available to order in the UK for R Pass customers, who can enjoy priority access ahead of the wider public on 15th July.
Over 2,500 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses in use by European transport companies
More than 2,500 units of the low-floor Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus have rolled off the production line in Mannheim since the start of series production at the end of 2018 and have been delivered to customers.
Kia EV4: UK pricing and specifications announced
The Kia EV4 range starts from £34,695, with UK order books open from today and first customer deliveries due to start in the autumn.
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