Chevy Bolt leads way for GM EVs as Ultium begins to ramp
Electric vehicles still just a fraction of GM total sales, but signs look good for the Bolt and the new Ultium platform EVs are also showing signs of growth.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Tesla dominates charge to EVs, but BYD, MG and others also gain ground
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Tesla produces its five millionth EV, takes just six months for last million
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EVs made up half of Volvo total new vehicle sales in Australia in August
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One in 5 new UK cars sold in August was battery electric
Electric car registrations in the UK had their strongest month of the year in August, with EVs accounting for 1 in 5 new cars registered, a year-over-year increase of 77%.…
Model Y tops electric list again as new models propel 2023 EV sales beyond 55,000
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Tesla and BYD top rankings as FBT exemption triggers demand for EV leases
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