Global EV Market Accelerates
- The International Energy Agency reports that nearly 30% of cars sold this year are expected to be electric, driven by the energy crisis and consumer demand.
- Stellantis and Dongfeng plan a European joint venture to sell Voyah EVs, expanding Chinese EV presence in Europe.
- Mercedes-AMG debuts the GT 4-Door Coupe with 1,169 hp and axial flux motors, achieving 0-60 mph in 2 seconds.
- Malta adds 40 electric buses and launches autonomous shuttle trials.
- Australia’s electric ferry trials criticized for weak ambition and lack of foresight.
- Volvo to start over with the EX60 midsize SUV by 2027, focusing on a new EV platform.
- Geely snaps up a Ford factory to bolster exports, highlighting China’s rise in automotive manufacturing.
- Tesla ditches India after years of broken promises, turning focus elsewhere.
- Einride offers L4 autonomous trucks today, while Tesla promises FSD by year’s end.
- Hydrostor’s underground pumped hydro storage in Ontario faces competition from battery energy storage systems.
- UK policy urged to incorporate measured home energy performance for efficiency gains.
Record Performance from Mercedes-AMG
Fleet Electrification and Trials
Manufacturing and Market Moves
Technology and Policy
Source: eCarsToday.com/ecars-the-latest
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