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EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road

EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road

Wood Mackenzie predicts EV sales will reach 45 million a year by 2040, with total of 323 million EVs on roads around world.
Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Electric car subsidies in Europe have helped drive a surge in electric car sales, with the market now exceeding that of China. 
Tesla Model 3 success in China puts pressure on luxury brands

Tesla Model 3 success in China puts pressure on luxury brands

Tesla disrupts not only China’s electric vehicle market, but also puts pressure on second-tier luxury car brands.
Tesla Model 3 remains global EV leader despite huge drop in sales

Tesla Model 3 remains global EV leader despite huge drop in sales

Tesla keeps title of global leader in electric vehicle sales in April, despite 75% drop from March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Volkswagen injects $3.5 billion into China electric car projects

Volkswagen injects $3.5 billion into China electric car projects

German automotive giant Volkswagen Group announces plans to invest around €2.1 billion into Chinese operations described as “the next chapter for its business in China.”
China’s Svolt says cobalt-free car batteries coming in 2021

China’s Svolt says cobalt-free car batteries coming in 2021

Chinese auto battery company Svolt goes public with two cobalt-free batteries, to cut reliance on scarce resources while boosting cycle life, safety, and energy density.
China EV sales: Model 3 shines as market shows signs of recovery

China EV sales: Model 3 shines as market shows signs of recovery

Tesla records strongest month in sales in China, led once again by Model 3 and amid early signs of a Covid-19 recovery in the auto market.
Tesla confusion as China extends electric vehicle subsidies to meet Covid-19 challenge

Tesla confusion as China extends electric vehicle subsidies to meet Covid-19 challenge

Despite two year extension, changes to limit China EV incentives may leave Tesla and other non-domestic car makers out in the cold.