BYD’s Massive Growth, Sunrun’s Dominance, Waymo Popping — 11 Top Stories of the Week
Cleantech industries are flying, and the past two weeks show more evidence of that. Check out some of the biggest recent stories in the update below. Note that this is part of CleanTechnica’s weekly newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter here!
EVs At 23.5% Share In France — Plugins Dip As HEVs Surge
October’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 23.5% share in France, down from 26.5% year on year. Classic hybrids (HEVs) were the only powertrain that saw YoY growth, with plugins losing ground, though faring better than combustion-only vehicles. Overall auto
BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought – CleanTechnica
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Last week, I wrote generally about the idea that BYD’s strong upward trend, Toyota’s seeming lack of a serious EV plan (including continued daydreams about
Fewer Americans Want EVs, But Not For The Reasons You Think
- EV demand has fallen while appetite for hybrids has grown, according to a new study from consulting firm EY.
- According to the survey, 11% of U.S. car buyers plan to buy an EV in the next 2 years, down
The EV Slowdown Will Last Another 12-18 Months, Analysts Say
- The current slowdown in electric car sales will last another 12-18 months, analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a new report.
- Starting around 2027, they expect EV sales to start accelerating again.
- Big automakers should team up
Most Car Sales (51%) in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report – CleanTechnica
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Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 887,000 sales (in a 1.73-million-unit overall market). That’s up 33% year
GM Thinks It Can Make ‘Big Battery’ EVs Work. Ford Isn’t So Sure
There's no question that the GMC Sierra EV can do a lot. With an estimated 440 miles of range, more power than any Sierra has ever had and towing and hauling specs effectively on par with gas trucks, it makes
UK Speeds Up ICE Vehicle Ban (Again) – CleanTechnica
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While some auto industry folks, some oil-soaked investors, and some tech-adoption laggards would love to believe the EV revolution is over and EV market share
This Sleek Chinese Wagon Runs The BMW i3 Playbook
There are plenty of Chinese EV startups that come and go, but Neta is one of the ones that seems to have some legs. Run by parent company Hozon Auto, the brand has made inroads in China and other parts
What EV Slowdown? Ford’s Electric Sales Up 31% In July
In July, Ford once again increased all-electric vehicle sales in the U.S., delivering 8,242 units—31% more than a year ago. It was the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
Because Ford's total sales volume decreased by 0.8% to 165,621, the